Hopkins Vineyard is a craft vineyard & winery that opened in Warren, Connecticut in 1979. It was opened by Bill and Judith Hopkins after they decided to transform their family dairy farm into a vineyard. The land itself (which overlooks the beautiful Lake Waramaug) was settled by Elijah Hopkins in 1787 after he returned from a tour of duty in the American Revolution. The land was chosen for its rich and fertile soil. Several crops were raised over the centuries, including: sheep, race horses, grain crops, tobacco, and finally dairy. After the first grape vines were planted on the farm in 1979, the Hopkins Family set out to convert their 19th-Century barn into a state-of-the-art winery and tasting room. Due to the vineyard's unique location, it is the only Connecticut vineyard with a micro-climate that is influenced by the nearby Lake Waramaug. This allows an extended growing season and a successful growing of grape varieties that ordinarily would not thrive in the harsh New England climate. My wife and I visited the Hopkins Vineyard this past weekend. To celebrate my wife's birthday, I took her for a drive in Western Connecticut to see the fall foliage and explore some wineries. This was our second visit to the vineyard and it was our second stop of the day. The view over Lake Waramaug is absolutely breathtaking! The interior of the barn is charming and inviting. We decided to order some wine flights so we could sample several of the winery's offerings. Between the two of us, we sampled their "Riesling", "Westwind", "Saperavi", "Lemburger", "Red Barn Red", "Sachem's Picnic", "Night Owl", and two different vintages of their "Ice Wine". We decided to purchase bottles of our two favorites (the "Night Owl" and the "Cabernet Franc Ice Wine") to take home. Hopkins Vineyard also has their own Charcuterie Bar where visitors can order a variety of delicious light food options. To accompany our wine flights, we decided to order the "CharBOOterie Board" which featured "Mozzarella Ghost Crostini", "Bloody Prosciutto Fingers", "Mimolette Pumpkins" and "Gummy Worms in Dirt". These delectable treats were as delicious as they were spooky. Before leaving, I also grabbed bottles of the "Elijah Hopkins 1787 Brandy" (collab with Litchfield Distillery) and Sono 1420's "Blaze Cinnamon Bourbon" to take home. Once again, we had an excellent experience at Hopkins Vineyard and we hope to return again and again! read more

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Ambiance was great with some live music. Great service and was greeted promptly. Delicious wine choices. Love the option to order charcuterie boards of various sizes and food options! Only thing I would change would be to have soap in the bathrooms (didn't have at beginning of visit) however they did put some out later and wished it was better than the dial offered. But thats just me!! read more

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A beautiful vineyard! It was established in 1787. It became Connecticut's first winery in 1979. It's located near Lake Waramaug; such a serene place to relax and drink some wine. They also have wine flights and charcuterie boards. We went when an event was happening; many awesome vendors selling their products. The lawn had plenty of tables to relax at and even sculptures. There were ample parking available. The service and wine were great too. It's definitely up there with one of my favorite vineyards in CT! read more

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This is a beautiful vineyard. Last Sunday afternoon, they had live music inside and the ambiance was very pleasant. They offer a nice selection of finger foods and, of course, wines. The staff is friendly and very hospitable. It's a wonderful vineyard located in one of my favorite areas of Litchfield County and it's dog friendly! read more

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We came here on a nice summer afternoon and had 2 of their wine flights. The staff were all so friendly and pleasant. There was lots of seating both indoors and outdoors. Outdoors they have pinic tables and some regular tables. There was a live musician and the vibes were great! Their wines weren't our favourite overall but we had a great time read more

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Came up for a day trip to explore wineries, breweries, and all the small town feels and stopped here for some wine flights! The flights are generously poured and have a lot of sweet and dry varieties based on your preference. I prefer dry wines and was surprised that the rose was on the dry side and tasted amazing! They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and have a new charcuterie board area. Family friendly and a great spot to spend an afternoon! read more

We stopped into Hopkins Vineyard on a Sunday afternoon. The people working the bar are super knowledgeable and helpful. We got one wine flight and enjoyed all the wines. Note: as a wine flight, these are heftier pours than a tasting! We also ordered a cheese plate. It was beautiful, and they allowed us to pick the cheese! Definitely stop at Hopkins Vineyard when you're in the area, and take some wine home! read more

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We stopped in here for a wine tasting and charcuterie board! The wine was fantastic, I got the Vineyard Reserve, the Duet, the Cab and the Peach Wine. The peach and Duet were my favorites with the duet being bright and light and the peach having a great sweetness! The Charcuterie board had cheeses of our choice, hot honey, fig jam, and multiple bread/crackers (including Gluten Free crackers)! We also added the sausage and all the food was just amazing and fun to put together! read more

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One of the area's best kept secrets. Go on the weekends to listen to wonderful live music. Each year it keeps getting better and better. A lovely venue. Truly a little slice of heaven. Super dog friendly. read more

We had a very nice server who told us about the winery's history and allowed us to see the bottling room and the fermentation tanks. The wines, however, were unimpressive. We tried four of them. The peach one was decent, the chardonnay was basic, the rose was vinegar, and the Barn Red had a barny terroir and won't be winning any awards. read more

Everything about this place is perfect :) They have such a cute little store with unique gifts, the staff is so friendly and kind, and the wine was amazing. We got the wine flight and had the staff pair each glass with a chocolate truffle. We also got the bigger cheese board, which came with not only different cheeses, but olive oil, nuts, bread, fig jam, assortment of crackers, etc!! It came with so much, we took the rest home. For some reason, the Maps app on iPhone says this place is closed when it's really not. Make sure to Google it or call them to make sure, because if we listened to Maps, we would've thought it was closed! So happy we double checked and ended up going. We came in August, so we could either sit outside or inside (we chose outside because the weather was perfect, no humidity and it was around 70°). I really can't stress enough how cozy and welcoming this place is. The staff are amazing! I never leave reviews but this place is so beautiful. We went on a week day so it was completely empty basically. It was so peaceful. I hope to come back in the winter when it's even cozier! read more

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A hidden gem right in our backyard-ish area. This place was introduced to us by our dear friends that brought us here right after spending a nice afternoon by the lake with our kayak. We picked up a couple of bottles of wine and sat outside in one of the benches and made our own little picnic. It was absolutely fabulous and they were so kind to allow us to sit outside despite them having to close in a few moments. We also snatched a bottle of their very own amaro and it was delish! They allowed us to sample it before even trying it. There are so many goodies in this winery so be prepared to come, pick up some snacks inside, cheese, crackers, spreads, you name it. All available! If someone from your group isn't big into vino you can even get some amazing Kent Falls Brewing beer on tap or a four pack to go home. Options are endless here. Service is amazing and these GORGEOUS views have all the California vibes. Live music plays on certain days. Just an overall gorgeous place to come hang out and truly relax. read more

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We had nothing to whine about Hopkins Vineyard! We had excellent service and were able to sample all of the wine offerings by purchasing two flights. There is ample indoor/outdoor seating and live music. After our tasting we purchased a bottle of the Vineyard Reserve to enjoy, and have already stopped at a local liquor store for another bottle to keep at home. Definitely worth the beautiful scenic drive up to northwest Connecticut. read more

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We were traveling through the Lake Waramaug end of the state and stopped by this delightful vineyard. We had some dee-lish wine, equally tasty appetizers, fun music, and a beautiful view of the pond and the vineyard itself. The staff inside were very hospitable. It was a great spur of the moment afternoon. Will definitely revisit and take friends along :) read more

I had a great time at Hopkins! To summarize, 5 stars wine, atmosphere and service! We arrived on a Saturday afternoon in June. We started the afternoon with help from a kind woman at the front, who offered us a test of two whites that we were between. Even though the parking lot was crowded, the 4 of us were able to find our own picnic table to enjoy the live music. We were able to take a stroll around the property to enjoy the beautiful view of the Lake. We really loved the Estate bottle of Chardonnay. Also, the vineyard was dog-friendly and I saw plenty of people bringing their own food in. read more

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One of my favorite vineyards in Ct .Beautiful surroundings, very nice staff,loved the live music !!They have very nice souvenirs and when we went there for my husband's birthday we ended up buying 2 glasses with their logo because they don't allow glasses outside.Our favorite is a semi sweet wine called Sachem's Picnic with this beautiful ruby color .We also got to try a white refreshing Westwind .We loved that they have already chilled bottles and we really enjoyed the cheese assortment!Everything was so fresh!!Outstanding variety!! read more

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I love Hopkins vineyard. Always friendly service and so many wines to choose from, you'll definitely find one to love. There's a little store inside to get local jams, cheeses, and crackers. Very cute indoor and outdoor space, highly recommend checking it out. read more

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I came here recently before dinner nearby, and I had a good experience. Don't get me wrong, the wine in Connecticut is decent, but I always expect a little more from the product, which is why it earned a slightly less than perfect review. The space itself is great; it feels like an old farmhouse/barn. Initially, there were very few open seats available, but they also have seating upstairs in a lofted area. The servers were very friendly, and we were asked multiple times while we sat if we needed anything. We ordered two wine flights/tastings, and the bartender helped to guide the tasting, which ended in sweeter wines. Of the wines we sampled, I probably would only order one or two out at a bar, but it was nice to sample some that I typically wouldn't order. They also offer cheese boards and small bites, which I'm excited to try in the future! This place is a little bit out of the way, but I had a great overall experience and would definitely recommend it if you're in the area! read more

A beautiful vineyard! I love the expansive outdoor space. Riley did our tasting on out most recent visit and he was so friendly and helpful! There are so many options including a collab with the distillery in Litchfield. We've been many times and will continue coming back! read more

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Beautiful location, Loved Hopkins Vineyard and have been there a many times and enjoyed ourselves tremendously. HOWEVER, when we were in last few times, it was horrible experience!!!!! It was over priced for what you get ,the customer service was very bad, there was no variety of wine and they serve you the cheese in plastic containers. read more

Hopkins is the setting in which movies are made! This idyllic, no doubt historical, building is set in beautiful Litchfield County on land that includes a pond and sits across the street from a lake. My first discovery of Hopkins was last year when I participated in the Connecticut wine trail Hopkins in the oldest vineyard in Connecticut. You are able to bring food in and buy a bottle or glass(es) of wine to enjoy. The store sells numerous yummy treats for purchase as well. Outside, in the summer, they have ping-pong tables and corn hole. Check the calendar, there is often times music. Their wine is great as well! read more

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Such a great spot! Situated in very scenic Litchfield County, the view from "The Hayloft Wine Bar" (on the second floor of the building) is gorgeous and peaceful. I went on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't crowded at all. They have wine flights so you can taste a few before deciding on a whole glass/bottle, and the cheeseboard was also delicious. They have a nice little store on the first floor with wine local products for sale. Highly recommend! read more

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The vineyard/ property is so beautiful. We met one of the guys who prunes the vines every year and it was interesting to learn how it works. The wine can be a little sweet but here are dryer options as well. A very New England vineyard experience- great for photos w/ friends too! They also have tons of live music and tasting events. NOTE: if it's raining they have a really cute indoor seating area. read more

Beautiful spot! Great way to spend a Saturday afternoon! We really enjoyed the view, and the wind flights were so fun! read more

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A true hidden gem! Such a cute atmosphere and gorgeous views on this old farm turned winery. Small bites and gifts available for sale with incredible views of the lake! And incredible wine to boot - my favorite is their white vineyard reserve. read more

Had a bad experience the last time we were here. I am pleased to report that we had a very good experience this time. Our server was very knowledgeable about the wines and spirits being offered. They are very light on red wine choices but there is a very nice selection of whites. The ice wine was out of stock. Westwind was a very clean crisp white with a touch of residual sugar, the perfect white for a hot tub. Night Owl was a touch to sweet for me but as a dessert wine which it is it will be outstanding. I think very awesome with a cheese board. One drawback on our visit is they let a small group of people play very very loud music upstairs to the point where we had to leave. We will be back. Quick note don't miss trying the sweet vermouth it is exceptional read more

+Pretty views of the farm and lake. +The inside was well designed and had plenty of room to taste test and spread out. ~Wine was average. ~The upstairs viewing area was extremely stale and hot. Too hot to sit and have a drink (October 21st, 2021 visit). Recommendation: This place would do really well with adding firepit circle areas to hangout outside on the pretty property. read more

I'm not sure what town this vineyard is in, New Preston/Washington or Warren, but it is a great stop on the wine trail. The facilities are new and spacious, with downstairs and upstairs wine bars. They host a lot of special events, so consider checking their Facebook page before heading out - parking can stretch a long way down the road on a sunny day. Their Night Owl dessert wine is amazing - it taste like liquid candy, a great adult dessert! read more

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The tasting at the bar was a good experience. Our bartender was great and explained each wine that she poured for us. The place was empty on a Wednesday afternoon. I have no real complaints. The indoor area of the winery was cozy and there was plenty of space for us to hang out and drink the bottle of wine that we purchased. (it was December, so sitting outside was not an option) read more

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This place is so picturesque with a beautiful view from the upstairs area! Also the walls are painted upstairs and so gorgeous! The wine was alright, we really liked the white reserve which was sort of like a sauvignon blanc. I didn't care for their red, and otherwise the rest were a bit sweet for my taste. But even then, I would recommend visiting this vineyard for the atmosphere! And I think there is a wine that would please everyone read more

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We went for a wine tasting and had a charcuterie board. Staff was knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Would highly recommend.

Just outside Kent near Lake Waramaug. Nice shop inside with tables and bar, cozy outside area and really good wine. Good selection, affordable and great service. Afterwards enjoy a nice drive around the lake! Definitely worth a trip. Highly recommend. read more

I haven't been to Hopkins in several years. It is as lovely as ever. They now have plenty of outdoor seating and music playing. The tasting room is comfortable, has a small shop where you can buy wine and other nice local things. The ladies who were working behind the tasting bar were very friendly and knowledgeable of the wine and the business. The view is absolutely stunning, looking over a lovely lake. read more

A beautiful location, great wine selection and the atmosphere is perfect to sit and sip or stroll the grounds. It's very close to Lake Waramaug, which is a nice place to stroll or even just drive around. read more

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Very cute picturesque winery. Loved their Cabernet franc - whole bodied flavorful red. We visited for a sip and shop which was very fun and included a number of local vendors. Loved the decor of the inside parts of the vineyard. Only negative was when we went upstairs to order a charcuterie board the waitress ignored our table for so long we decided to leave and go elsewhere to eat. Overall, nice experience would love to return and try more of their wines! read more

Beautiful vineyard, you need to come here if you're in the area. Grab a tasting with some great wine and walk around the barn. There is a tasting room upstairs where you can get cheese, fruit, and charcuterie if you're staying a while too. If you're off to another destination, take a slow drive around the lake (9 miles) and check out some of the nearby restaurants. Winter wine passport 2019, check! read more

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The wine is pretty good. The facility is very enjoyable. The room upstairs is beautiful. The little pond and gardens are peaceful and relaxing. I'm not sure why I got such a negative vibe from the people who worked here. It was kind of like they were right on the verge of being rude but caught themselves before they crossed that line. Without exception every other winery I've ever visited was warm and friendly and fun. Hopkins reminded me of school when the teacher was in a bad mood. I didn't deduct stars for that since it was a first visit and anything could have occurred to set an unwelcoming mood before I arrived. I might go back someday but if I don't I won't have any regrets about going once. I bought a couple bottles of their wine. All in all I would say to go and have a nice time.I probably went on a bad day and most of the other reviews seem to be favorable. read more

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It's hard to rate a vineyard on the east coast fairly after going to Napa. This was a very quaint and cute vineyard. I wish they had had seating around the bar tasting area. Really wasn't impressed by much of any of the wines. The female bartender really wasn't involved with us at all. She's quickly spit out a description of the wine, pour then walk off. Definitely no education involved in this winery. We paid the extra $6 for the 3 extra wines you could try which sadly was a waste. Upstairs there is what is supposed to be an area where you can order cheese and charcuterie boards. Very barn attic like feel to it. Terrible acoustics so it's super loud. $25 for a cheese plate of nothing really amazing sounding. No real charcuterie board. We ended up leaving and getting apps at the Austrian restaurant across the way. Overall a cute day trip but really not something I'd make the effort to come back to. read more

Nice afternoon at Hopkins vineyard! The ice wine was definitely our favorite. Really nice staff and outdoor music. You can sit inside or outside, and the scenery is beautiful as well! read more

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Great place to go to especially in warm weather drinking good wine and listening to good music.