Connecticut Wine Trail Food Events

The Passport to Connecticut Farm Wineries program begins in early May. Why not incorporate a little something extra when drinking your way through the wine trail? Many of the state’s wineries organize and host food events that highlight not only their wines, but their agricultural diversity. From farm-to-table food to festivals, the Connecticut Wine Trail has got the foodie in you covered.

Connecticut Wine Trail Food Events

White Silo Farm & Winery

The family owned boutique winery at White Silo Farm produces small batch fruit and grape wines. Initially growing raspberries, blackberries, and rhubarb before planting grape vines and establishing the farm winery in 2000. The winery is open for tastings from April through December. Picnic’s are welcome in addition to the cheese platters and gourmet picnic lunch boxes they offer. The tasting room, set in a 1780 dairy barn, doubles as a gallery where local artists and artisans exhibit their work. Tickets for the meals below are available for purchase online at White Silo Farm & Winery.

Events you can expect at White Silo Winery

Farm-to-Table Brunch

Farm-to-Table Vegetarian Chef’s Dinner

BBQ in the Vineyard

Music & Tapas

Cheese & Wine Tasting

Art Shows

Blackberry Festival

Heirloom Tomato Festival

Raspberry Festival

Beet Festival

Quince Festival

Rosedale Farms & Vineyards

Rosedale Farms and Vineyards have been providing fresh produce to the community since 1920. The fifth generation farm offers wine tastings to visitors on weekends from June through October. The grounds provide for a beautiful wedding venue and seasonal entertainment including their sunflower maze in the summer and farm fests and corn maze in the fall. Outside food is not permitted but their farm store has scrumptious snacks and produce to pair with your wine.

Chef-to-Farm Dinners

Rosedale Farms and Vineyards pairs up with Max Catering & Events to present Chef-to-Farm dinners in the evenings during the summer and fall. A farm tour and wine tastings are paired with multi-course meals that are prepared using Rosedale Farms freshest ingredients.

Past Chef-to-Farm Dinners

Jonathan Edwards Winery

Jonathan Edwards Winery, once Crosswoods Vineyard sits on 48 acres of a former dairy farm. They serve up wines made from their estate grapes in North Stonington and vineyards in California. Open seven days a week, year round for tastings and tours, hosted events and weddings. Ticketed food events, like their Lobster Bake and Harvest Festival, are available for purchase online at Jonathan Edwards Winery.

Hopkins Vineyard

Converted from a dairy farm in New Preston, Hopkins Vineyard was established in 1979. The transformed 18th century tasting barn is open year round for tastings, tours, and weddings. A gift shop offers unique items as well as cheese, pate and accouterments to enjoy. Picnics can be savored on the grounds outside or take in the view of beautiful Lake Waramaug from the loft wine bar. Tickets for food events can be purchased online at Hopkins Vineyard.

Stonington Vineyards

Established in 1987, Stonington Vineyards is one of the first in the state – and my very first winery visit – as a kid! Their position, not far from the Atlantic Ocean, has a unique maritime microclimate creating Bordeaux-like wines. Open for tours and tastings daily, year round, with extended summer hours. The winery hosts yoga and movie nights, summer concerts and private events as well.

Tickets for the Harvest Wine and Food Festival are valid for both days (with wristband) and include wine tastings and glass. Live bands, artisans and food trucks. Wine tasting is only good for one day. Event is rain or shine. Tickets are available for purchase online at Stonington Vineyards.

Crystal Ridge Winery

Established in 2004, Crystal Ridge Winery is another new edition to the Passport program for Connecticut farm wineries. The estate is located on 200 hilly acres among fruit orchards and oak trees. They grow vinifera and hybrid varietals and are open year round for tasting. The winery regularly hosts food trucks and live music events that can be found online at Crystal Ridge Winery.

Which food events on the Connecticut Wine Trail are you looking forward to?

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