Connecticut wine
| Wine region | |
 Connecticut AVAs | |
| Official name | State of Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Type | U.S. State Appellation[1] |
| Year established | 1788 |
| Years of wine industry | 66[2] |
| Country | United States |
| Other regions in vicinity | Massachusetts, New York |
| Sub-regions | Southeastern New England AVA, Western Connecticut Highlands AVA, Eastern Connecticut Highlands AVA |
| Climate region | Continental |
| Total area | 3.1 million acres (4,842 sq mi)[3][4] |
| Grapes produced | Aurore, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cayuga, Chambourcin, Chardonel, Chardonnay, Frontenac, Gewurztraminer, Marechal Foch, Merlot, Pinot gris, Riesling, Seyval blanc, St. Croix, Vidal blanc, Vignoles[1] |
| No. of wineries | 25[5] |
Connecticut wine refers to wine made from grapes and other fruit grown in the U.S. state of Connecticut. The modern wine industry in Connecticut began with the passage of the Connecticut Winery Act in 1978. The wineries in Connecticut are located throughout the state, including its three designated American Viticultural Areas (AVA). The climate in the coastal region near Long Island Sound and the Connecticut River valley tends to be warmer than the highlands in the eastern and western sides of the state.[1]
Connecticut Wine Trail
[edit]The Connecticut (CT) Wine Trail is a route linking participating winery locations in the state of Connecticut. As of 2026, there are 36 farm wineries on the trail.[6] Members of the CT Wine Trail participate with other Connecticut farm wineries in the Passport to Connecticut Farm Wineries sponsored by the Connecticut Farm Wine Development Council and the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.
Sherman P. Haight Jr. of Haight Vineyard in Litchfield conceived of the idea of the wine trail in 1988. It was officially dedicated by the state in 1992 with five wineries.[7][8] The trail has grown over time: 8 in 2001[9] 10 in 2004,[10] 15 in 2006,[11] 23 in 2011,[12] and 33 in 2016[update].[6]
See also
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References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Connecticut: Appellation Profile". Appellation America. Archived from the original on September 3, 2013.
- ↑ "American Viticultural Areas; Martha's Vineyard, Southeastern New England" (27 CFR Part 9 [Notice No. 477] Proposed Rule). Federal Register. 48 (151). Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury: 35462–35465. August 4, 1983.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. - ↑ "State Area Measurements and Internal Point Coordinates". Census.gov. 2010. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ↑ "Connecticut Wine Region". Wine Searcher. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ↑ "Wineries & Vineyards". Connecticut (CT) Wine Trail. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- 1 2 "Passport to CT Farm Wineries". Connecticut (CT) Wine Trail. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
- ↑ Giuca, Linda (October 14, 1992). "It's Harvest Time On The Wine Trail". The Hartford Courant.
Gov. Lowell P. Weicker Jr. helped to dedicate the Connecticut Wine Trail
- ↑ "Connecticut Wine Country in the American-Republican". Republican-American. January 17, 2008.
No matter where one is in the Nutmeg State, at least one winery is within a 45-minute drive
- ↑ Maxwell, Stacy Lytwyn (August 3, 1999). "The grape escape". The Hour.
- ↑ McNamara, Eileen (March 31, 2004). "Lisbon vineyard on market for $1.2M". The Day (New London).
- ↑ Hicks, Shannon (June 2, 2006). "Updated Connecticut Wine Trail Brochure Released". The Newtown Bee. Newtown, CT. Archived from the original on January 4, 2026.
- ↑ Albanese, Ellen (July 25, 2010). "Finding a variety of wines off the beaten path". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on July 6, 2022.
