I recent did farewell gathering to my son, which he going to the USAF. My families, friends and my…read moreson was very happy with everything. The service, bartenders and workers were great overall... I also want to thank uncommon Grill for Catering our food it was so delicious. Compliment to cooker and those that work on getting our foods set up. For those that were drinking wines, they told me, it was delicious and they enjoy it very much. The family and friends that travel from New York, enjoy the ambiance of the place. I gave my people recommendation to do their party or outing here you can't go wrong...

Beautiful winery ! Lots of outdoor space , I got the wine slushy . I tried The monthly special the…read morered white and blue which was really good. I also tried one of the other flavors which was good too And outdoors is dog friendly which I loved . And there's a bar and food menu to order from outside . Overall good service , great atmosphere perfect place to spend a day outside drinking wine

What a beautiful property!! Tucked away in the middle of nowhere, this place is worth the drive…read more Plenty of seating with food available on site (or bring your own). The driveway and parking lot is gravel but it's well maintained - and low car friendly - so don't be afraid to bring your sports car out! The staff were friendly and the wine was good. Be sure to check out the remodeled silo!!

Everything cool winery with art exhibits Drinkable CT…read morewines, fun ambiance When they have food trucks it is perfect

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

Sunset Meadows is my favorite winery in Ct. The indoor and outdoor atmosphere is great and Matthew…read moremade my day!!!

Distinct tasting wines for those who enjoy dry wines. We ordered flights and red table wine stood…read moreout the most to me. Serene setting, adorable landscape with incredibly hospitable staff. A hidden gem in Connecticut! A red sangria made out of their wines would be a hit!

Had intended to drink at Hawk Ridge but it was way too crowded, nowhere to sit, and had that…read morefeeling...you know great venue, but mediocre wine (like a certain other winery in Sandy Hook...). Pulling up was like driving into someone else's backyard at first. But don't let that sway you, this is a marvelous gem of a winery. Their Red Table wine is like a milder Cab with a clean finish, enough to eat with a meal or sipping. I'm not into white but the Gertrude wasn't sweet at all, in fact all of their wines are quite dry, even their Rose. We've been many CT wineries, with Hopkins and Stonington Vineyards being the best, the wine quality approaches what these more established places deliver. The venue is intimate, it's small, ie, 50-60 people would fill up most of the seating in the barn/deck, but there an outside seating area adjacent that peeps walk past and aren't aware of. There were maybe 25 people there and it was fine. Parking could be tight if busy, but I suspect very few people know of this place. Owners were very nice, and love talking about their wines. Jim especially. Note no food, other than a cheese box which was good, but you can bring your own... I'd give it 5 stars but felt the flight serving pour was a bit small. Def on our list to visit again.

Stopped in with friends, and was so glad I did, this place is so cute! They have everything a…read morefalling loving gal (like myself) could enjoy. Sat upstairs and sipped a wicked watermelon hard cider which was so yummy and sour in a pleasant way! Staff were so friendly upstairs and downstairs, after our drinks, we went back downstairs to their store, and walked around and checked out their abundance of goodies, staff offered us samples to try of the hard ciders, I tried the pumpkin spice and came home with a bottle after sampling! Their apple cider donuts are a must get too! They're a pretty decent size. Also left with a new pint glass. The weather wasn't the best today so we spent our time inside, however I will definitely have to come back in the fall time to truly get the Hogan's Experience!

My time at Hogan's was honestly just ok. I had such high expectations from everything you see…read moreonline, but the whole experience just felt lackluster. I will start by saying the donuts ARE amazing! but that is about it. The cider and the slushies were pretty generic, and even with the "Summerween" theme, I just was expecting more. There weren't any other real food options, even popcorn or something would have been cool. The service was slow for such a well known and busy place, and the staff all moved like it was their first day. The mini golf was essentially 18 renditions of the same hole with no theme, excitement or variation. Thankfully we went on Friday when it's free which is a nice thing they do. It felt like a CT must do, but I don't think I need to go back.

A 'solid 3' at best but wouldn't have a problem going back. I thought their wine flights were…read morepriced a little high (no way 2.5 glasses of wine total!), and the bartender I dealt with while sitting at the bar had the facial expressions and personality of a shoe horn! Horrible! We spent good money here but had a nice afternoon (indoors) as the weather was slightly inclement during our visit. The guitarist was good as was the overpriced charcuterie. May pop in there again on a sunny afternoon -- not quite sure if you can see a sunset there based on the topography, but maybe.

Prior to this visit, the only time I had been to this winery was in the winter. This is the first…read moretime I've been that I could sit outside and enjoy the beautiful property. The band playing on Saturday, 6/27 was great. Overall great visit! Wish we were a bit closer so that we could visit more often Sachem's was my favorite! I wish I purchased more than 1 bottle to bring home with me. Next time!

Nice selection of wines, a pleasant atmosphere, we enjoyed our experience at Connecticut Valley…read moreWinery in New Hartford this afternoon. As other reviewers have already stated, the Sangria is outstanding, we had to bring a bottle home. Our friends preferred the Orange Vidal, they consumed two bottles at the table. My favorite was the "Midnight", a tangy table wine that seemed to have licorice notes. The Valley White, infused with pineapple, was also a Winner. Friendly staff, we certainly recommend this Winery if you are on the CT Wine Trail in Litchfield County.

First time here and enjoyed it! Ordered a flight of wine and enjoyed every sip. My favorite wine…read morewas the sangria. Staff was friendly and helpful with suggestions. Nice establishment.

Updated review Still the best wine around and love the…read moreatmosphere. They always make you feel like family and encourage you to bring food to eat abs make memories. The wines are so drinkable and highly recommend the goshen farmhouse red. This place is great for full families and the kids love running through the vineyards and creating new memories.

Eh.. Not much to rave about here. Their wines were nothing to write home about and the the service…read morewas just okay. Wish it wasn't in the wine trail passport because it only means we have to go back for our stamps! Luckily they aren't too far from Sunset Meadow! (One of the best)

Have you ever wondered what a sardine feels like? Or how to really box out in a way never required…read moreby basketball? That is what I remember about the Connecticut Wine Festival. The winery employees who come out need commendations, because it is just a mob of people waiting for free pours. It's a great idea and a good way for wineries on one side of the state to gain an audience on the other, but the design needs work. There needs to be a way to move some of the large groups out of the way so other people can get a pour. I had one pour (not tasting, one pour of wine) when I attended. Maybe in a few years it will be worth a try again. On the plus side, if you're doing the Wine Passport, you do NOT need to buy a ticket to get the stamp. Just ask at the gate for a stamp, get it done and get on your way. The rules of the Passport program do not require a purchase to get a stamp.

What a nice day we had for this festival!!…read more Parking was nice and close right across the street and getting inside the festival was quick too. All the volunteers were very sweet. Lots of venders and a good variety of food trucks also. The amount of vineyard that were there too was really impressive! We sampled SO many wines and got some extra freebies from them also. Most of the wine vendors were nice and let us double sample to see if we wanted to buy a bottle or not but then there was a few ass holes who denied us and straight up lost our business because of that. Otherwise it was a lot of fun and I'd love to go back next year!