CT Wine Trail - Connecticut

10/21/2026

Fall at Preston Ridge Vineyard is your perfect New England moment. 🍂🍷

60 acres of Connecticut countryside, sweeping views, and c***r w**e slushies every weekend. Catch live music and food trucks Fridays from 5–8 p.m. through October, or Sunday music from 1–4 p.m. 🎶

From December 4–19, more than 30,000 lights set to holiday music illuminate the vines on Friday and Saturday nights, ✨ Reserve a fire pit and make a night of it. 🔥

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10/06/2026

50 acres of North Stonington farmland, a glass of w**e, and views that make you want to stay all afternoon. 🍷

Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard pairs great w**e with striking architecture, and it's open year-round. Weekends bring live music and food trucks, so grab your crew and make it an easy yes.

Planning something bigger? Their one-of-a-kind setting makes for unforgettable weddings and private celebrations. 💍🥂

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09/24/2026

🍷 Craving a fall day done right? Head to Jones W**ery in Shelton, CT.

What you'll find: six generations of Jones family farming poured into every glass of estate-grown Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Franc.

Sip inside a restored 19th-century dairy barn, dig into wood-fired pizza every Saturday, then wander over to Pumpkin Seed Hill Farm for pumpkin picking and hayrides. This is what fall in Connecticut is supposed to feel like.
📍 Plan your visit this weekend — grab a glass, grab a pumpkin, make a day of it.

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09/09/2026

From Lake Waramaug to the White House, Connecticut w**e is having a moment. 🍷

Perched above Lake Waramaug in Warren, Hopkins Vineyard is known for award-winning w**es and one of the most beautiful vineyard settings in the state. On August 21, Hopkins released its 2025 Estate Riesling, following an extraordinary honor for its 2024 vintage, which was served at the White House State Dinner for King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

And now, it’s time to look toward harvest season. 🍂 Hopkins Vineyard’s Harvest Festival returns October 3–4 with a vineyard cookout, bratwurst, Bavarian pretzels, local b**r, live music, and plenty of autumn atmosphere.

Save the date, take in the view, and raise a glass to Connecticut w**e.

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09/04/2026

Labor Day weekend is your excuse to squeeze in one more Connecticut w**e country getaway. 🍷

Spend the long weekend exploring local vineyards, tasting Connecticut-grown w**es, and enjoying the scenery that makes the Connecticut W**e Trail worth the trip.

Make a day of it, visit a few stops, and raise a glass to the unofficial final weekend of summer.

Plan your Labor Day weekend on the Connecticut W**e Trail.

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Taste the Adventure! Visit a unique collection of vineyards as you follow the w**e trail through some of the most picturesque towns in Connecticut.

08/28/2026

Late summer was made for afternoons at Gouveia Vineyards. 🍷☀️

Set on 140 acres of hilltop farmland in Wallingford, Gouveia is the perfect place to make the most of the season. Bring a picnic, pour a glass of w**e, and settle in on the patio with panoramic views of the vineyards and surrounding countryside.

With live music on Sundays, food trucks on select weekends, and plenty of room to gather with family and friends, there’s still time to make a summer afternoon in Connecticut w**e country count.

Plan your late-summer visit to Gouveia Vineyards and explore more stops along the CT W**e Trail.

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08/07/2026

Summer on the Connecticut W**e Trail means long days, open roads, and glasses raised in the sun. ☀️🍷

Every vineyard along the way tells the same story: the best things come to those who give them time. The grapes don’t rush toward harvest, and neither should your plans for the years ahead.

Retirement, like a great summer vintage, rewards those who prepare early and savor often.

We’re proud to partner with Grey Ledge Advisors as the first official sponsor of the Connecticut W**e Trail, helping you plan today so you can toast to tomorrow.

Here’s to sunshine, good company, and a future worth celebrating.

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07/02/2026

Red, White & You... on the W**e Trail. 🇺🇸🍷

This July 4th, skip the ordinary and celebrate with a getaway that’s full of local flavor. Explore charming vineyards, sip award winning Connecticut w**es, enjoy live music, and soak in the scenery all along the Connecticut W**e Trail.

Whether you’re gathering with friends, planning a date, or making a weekend of it, there’s a w**ery ready to welcome you.

Your holiday plans start here. Visit CTW**e.com to find w**eries, discover events, and map out your Red, White & You adventure on the W**e Trail.

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03/30/2026

This week on the CT W**e Trail, we’re featuring Priam Vineyards - the perfect stop as maple season meets the first taste of spring.🍷

As the seasons shift, Priam’s beautifully crafted w**es are the perfect way to ease from winter into spring.

Sustainably farmed. European-style influence. Connecticut Grown character.

Whether you’re celebrating maple season or raising a glass for Spring, this is a stop worth adding to your W**e Trail route.

Plan your visit and sip local.

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03/13/2026

Spring has arrived along the Connecticut W**e Trail, and with it comes a new season of discovery.

From one vineyard to the next, every stop is a reminder that growth takes time, care, and a little sunshine.

Retirement is no different. Thoughtful planning creates the freedom to explore, linger a little longer, and toast the moments that matter most.

We are proud to partner with Grey Ledge Advisors, whose guidance helps make those long awaited years something truly worth celebrating.

Here’s to fresh starts, open roads, and glasses raised high. 🥂

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