The Remote Winery In Connecticut That's Picture Perfect For A Day Trip
By Lisa Sammons|Published September 08, 2021
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Lisa Sammons
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
Editor’s Note: Miranda Vineyard is currently temporarily closed and listed for sale, as of September 2023.
Did you know there’s a growing wine industry in Connecticut? We may not be quite at the name recognition of Napa Valley yet, but we have some gorgeous wineries in the Constitution State. We have nearly 50 wineries in Connecticut boasting an array of delicious flavors and varieties, and Miranda Vineyard in Goshen makes for a picture-perfect day trip!
One winery that we love is Miranda Vineyard. Located out in Goshen, this place is so charming.
Manny Miranda started Miranda Vineyard in 2001, and it was actually the first vineyard in Goshen. Manny learned to make wine from his father, who learned the art from his father and grandfather.
The winery was modeled after his family's Portuguese vineyard.
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The winery is part of the Passport to Connecticut Farm Wineries program. The program started in 2006 and now includes a phone app where people can get virtual stamps for each winery they visit.
You're welcome to enjoy the lovely outdoor deck throughout the warmer months. It's a great place to have an al fresco meal! For the winter, there's an indoor fireplace that's delightful to sip wine around.
There's something special about visiting somewhere where you can see every stage of development of what you are consuming. Seeing the grapes grow on the vine as you are sipping the wine that they will eventually become is a surreal experience!
Miranda's award-winning wines come in a number of varieties, including holiday wines, reds, and whites.