My family and I came to Tranquility and enjoyed a beautiful afternoon! We're big fans of Vyne (the…read morerestaurant they own), so we knew we would love their vineyard too. The rustic vibe inside is beautiful, and they did a great job of maintaining the charm of the former Whittemore estate. My family enjoys their wine a lot more than other CT wineries, and the Adirondack chairs at the fire pits made for a relaxing spot to sit. Looking forward to many more future visits!

Very cute winery! Came here in October with a friend just to hang out and catch up. We got wine…read moreflights which were fun and tasty. It was a pretty quite evening, not busy at all so we had the place to ourselves. Very cozy atmosphere and nice interior so you can enjoy some wine and conversation even in the cold weather.

We recently had our son's college graduation party at Aquila's. The views are stunning, the service…read morewas on point and the wonderful selection of wine were perfection. The owner even stopped by to see how it was going and took a group photo for us. She was amazing!! We can't wait to go back for a girls night out!!

Aquila's Nest is absolutely worth a visit. We sat in one of their cozy geodesic dome igloos which…read moremakes it such a fun and relaxed experience. The wine flight did not disappoint -- we tried the red, white & a combination, all solid pours. The cheese box is necessary if you're trying the flight ( or you can bring your own food). Highly recommend booking an igloo and making a night of it!

My cousin and I had a lil girls day and hit up the winery. An let me tell you a time was had, the…read moremanager was awesome that's my girl we friends now at this point lol. She'll deff get you a wine that you'll like. The hospitality was A1, we'll see you soon Katelyn lol. Ambiance was beautiful could only imagine when it gets hot out. I'll be back

We had a great visit with family at the vineyard! The wine is light and refreshing and the…read moreatmosphere is pretty. The staff is fantastic and very helpful. We've been there before and it's always a great experience. The manager was awesome - she came over to chat with us to make sure we enjoyed our visit. Definitely worth the trip!

Great events, wines are always really nice add to some cheeses and crackers taken from home.read more

Full disclosure, I visited here in June 2022. I went after work with a co-worker. The ambiance and…read morethe wine was good. However one of the owners was very rude towards me. She is the one married to a Black man (context). I walked to the bathroom and her husband was sitting near the bar. He said hi, I said hi. I went to the bathroom and I walked back to the table where my co-worker was sitting. The owner, the guys wife, came over to me to ask how things were and to indicate she was the owner. She said that was her husband. She made a comment about listening to Ashanti and her husband saying she was listening to ghetto music.

South Salem Winery is AMAZING!! John Vollo, the owner and master wine maker is extremely friendly…read moreand so knowledgeable about his wines. His passion for wine is unsurpassed and as the winemaker and owner, he is very willing to answer questions about the winemaking process. The cheeses provided to enjoy the wines was appreciated and delicious. The focaccia breads and food offerings are delicious and their cookies are yum. Give this place a try!! The wine tasting and dessert wines were incredible. Thanks John and best of luck with your new establishment.

This is a small establishment that is attached to a greenhouse. It's small and quaint inside. The…read morewine isn't great. What the website doesn't tell you: outside food is not permitted in the winery, and the food "menu"offers two or three things. If you can't eat gluten, your option is cheese.

Owner was extremely friendly, gave us a tour & allowed to taste a few of the wines before we choose…read morewhich one to drink. They have a stage outside & have shows every weekend. Looking forward to returning.

I'm not impressed with this business nor how they handle inquiries. On their website they list an…read moree-mail address on where to submit a request to book your band to play at their venue. I submitted my request three times over the course of one month before finally receiving a response back. Per their response, they are only interested in artists who can draw crowds of around 200+ people. I was referred here from other artists who have performed here. I perform at various venue's regularly and steadily and always draw a good crowd, so this was a huge letdown. The business seems like a cool place, but I am turned off now after many attempts to even get a response and by not even getting a chance to show them what we got.

8/9/25 - we went up for the Food Truck event. We are not oenophiles…read more However, we know a few who have birthdays coming up and the staff here know their product. On the other hand this review is for the grounds and buildings. There are only 2 designated handicap parking spots, near the entrance. To use the restrooms you'll need to use stairs. The paths are paved with loose coarse gravel. Potentially a hazard for lower limb amputees and difficult for wheelchair users to navigate. Otherwise it's a pleasant venue

What a great place to enjoy wine, music, food, and the great outdoors!…read more I came here with a large group and was impressed with how much space there is to accommodate folks. We were able to find a couple of picnic tables and spend a few hours enjoy the beautiful weather and sunset. At some point, live music started up, and while they asked for $15 to sit close to where the music was being performed, you could hear it just fine from further out. We didn't make it to the wine tasting or tour, but we did get a small taste of a few different options from the window outside before ordering a bottle to share. They do flights upstairs, but pets aren't welcome upstairs (we had our small dog). We were, however, informed that pets are very welcome on the tour. If we weren't with a large group, we would have taken the tour...they depart frequently throughout the day. There were three food truck options available when we visited, and the 2 we tried were delicious and reasonably priced. Will definitely be back!

Never had Meade before and I'm kicking myself now. I'm not a fan of "hoppy" drinks, BUT the hoppy…read moreMeade I will drink and actually got me to venture down other "hoppy" lanes, like beer. Especially for someone who likes cider and wine, the Meade has a nice, refreshing flavor. The different flavor nodes of the honey make it sweeter and not bitter (personal preference). Awesome sit in areas with TONS of games for socialization with friends. In this order are my favorites!! Wally, Whip, Lemon, Bouchot, Ginga, Cherry, Hoppy, Pecan

Bergen House is a craft meadery that opened in Middletown, Connecticut in September 2020. It was…read morefounded by army veteran Talon Bergen. He first began experimenting with homebrewing when his brother-in-law gifted him a Mr. Beer kit. The first batch of Bergen's homebrew was awful, but the kit came with an interesting book that he read over and over again. He soon became fascinated with the science behind brewing and fermentation. Later on, a friend gifted him a bottle of homemade mead. Bergen's wife Emilie liked it much more than any beer she ever tried, so he decided to try his hand at crafting mead. Mead is a fermented beverage made from a mixture of honey, water and yeast. It is the oldest fermented beverage known to man (predating beer, wine and cider). Like his first batch of beer, Bergen's first batch of mead was also awful. After several months, Bergen finally began making mead that was drinkable. The Bergens later had an idea to open their own brewery. After seeing how many breweries that Connecticut already had, they instead decided to open a meadery. The Bergens found a space in Middletown's old trolley barn building to house their meadery and taproom. Although not the state's only meadery, Bergen House is the only one to have its own taproom for on-site consumption. I recently visited Bergen House for the first time after going for a long bike ride on the nearby Air Line State Park Trail. I was greeted by Emilie Bergen who was very friendly and talked to me about the different meads. There were eight different meads on tap during my visit. Each one has different spices and fruits added for flavoring. I ordered a sampler flight which featured "Crime Scene" (Rye Bourbon Barrel-Aged Sweet & Sour Cherry Mead), "Local Buzz" (Dry Mead made with local honey from Hilltop Apiaries), "Wally" (Off-Dry Mead made with wildflower honey, green tea and Citra hops), and "Grapefruit Meads Business" (Wildflower Mead flavored with rosemary, grapefruit & ginger). The latter two were my favorites! Emilie also gave me a small sample of "Bochet": a traditional French Mead made with wildflower honey caramelized before fermentation. I ended up taking home a growlito of "Wally", which tasted a lot like a honey-infused New England IPA. I had a great experience at Bergen House and I look forward to returning!

9/14/25: Love coming to Fjord Vineyards!…read more We came for their Oyster Party Weekend. Marilyn greeted us when we checked in. She escorted us over to a table with a marvelous view of the vineyards. Maria was our wonderful and charming server. She came over with a complementary glass of their wonderful rosé wine. I'm not a rosé drinker, but it was delicious. We enjoyed a wonderful flight of wines. Our favorite was their '23 Double Fall Line $32. It has a marvelous smooth blend of Cab Franc, Merlot and Blaufränkisch (Austrian Blue) Grapes. Two bottles came home later. : ) Of course, we had to indulge in some wonderful lobster rolls. Each lobster roll was $23, plus for an extra $9 you get a nice dollop of caviar to top it off ! The lobster was from a company called Oyster Party in the NY area. I think the lobster rolls were some of the best I ever had. Just a couple of notes: - It appears the hill leading up to the vineyard was recently paved. Previously, it was extremely uneven. - Be sure to make reservations online. - Parking is available within steps of entering the vineyard. Can't wait to return! : D

3rd stop. Very interesting drive up. Such an amazing spot. We have got to come back here in the…read morespring or summer. John and Andrea took such good care of us. We had a table full of wine to taste and the service was awesome. Pretty busy given the weather but since we had reservations, we had a table ready. This place was buzzing! Very festive atmosphere. Got our wines poured and a couple of bonus pours. Our table looked like a chandelier when they were done. All the wines were pretty tasty, even the whites which I am usually not a fan of.

An excellent selection of cigars! The walk-in humidor is well-maintained and kept at the correct…read moretemperature and humidity. I've never had a dry stick from them. Plenty of smoking accessories, and a wide assortment of vape equipment. The staff is always friendly, and willing to help you find exactly what you need.

Has a very well stocked humidor with a great selection. A little pricey on some but to be expected…read morefor a B&M. The staff is very friendly and the owner willing to bring in cigars you request. If your in the area it's worth the stop.