Stonington Vineyards

Awesome setup, excellent wines. Five stars for ambiance and music. Perfect place to slow down and sip some wine.

We had such an enjoyable experience today doing a Wine Tasting. Matthew was fantastic. So knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive to make sure we were having a nice few hours at the Winery. I’d love to go back! All the wines we tasted were so good! I had a hard time deciding which one to purchase to take home. I highly recommend this place, you will not be disappointed!! They also have events there. The setting is beautiful, the outdoor area is so pretty. Such a lovely place to visit, the items for sale are very nice as well, such as shirts, wine cooler bags, glasses, marble charcuterie boards, wooden cutting boards, signs, wine of course, other trinkets.

So it was my 1st time here, my first time at a Vinyard and my first time doing a wine tasting. Nice elegant facility. We were a small group celebrating a Birthday. We were greeted right away by a friendly and comedic man. After reading the reviews I see now why he apologized for the outdated kitchen he led us through to get to the back room where we'd have our wine tasting and LOL it was not even that bad sheesh. We tasted 6 wines & bought a few bottles after. They had a live band outside off the patio. Patio area was accessible but seating was not permitted. The view of the vineyard was beautiful although it was fenced off with an electric fence. My only complaint or point of confusion is the group tasting being $22 per person when a bottle is about $20 each, almost makes more sense for each of us to just buy a bottle and taste it amongst ourselves? I also expected a little more formality with info/education about each wine. We did bring our cheese platter as it was encouraged but for some reason I thought they would have some cheese to offer, for free or purchase but there was none offered to us. They did have lots of crackers for sale as well as a little gift shop. Overall it was a nice and enjoyable experience.

Really nice property. great for families and pet friendly. Wine tasting is reasonably priced, tho the pours were slightly smaller than what we have had in the past and the information on the wine was a bit vague. The four gentlemen operating the vineyard were very friendly and gave our kids freeze pops! Would definitely recommend!

We visited this week and had Seaport White Wine which we enjoyed. Beautiful scenery on the porch overlooking the vineyard. The staff were very helpful. They also suggested visiting the cider mill located a few miles away.

Wonderful afternoon of amazing friends, wine and music! Beautiful property and extra friendly staff. Highly recommend the Triad Rose. We will be back!

My husband TJ and I had an absolute blast at the Summer Music Party at Stonington Vineyards! Sipping on some Seaport White, our favorite, and indulging in a Brick&Basil Wood Fired Pizza Co. Tomato, Basil, & Bacon Pizza (which was aahmaazing 10/10!), we jammed out to the tunes of The Fake Experience. The weather was perfect, the crowd was lively, and we snagged the ideal picnic bench to chill and cheer on pizza pickups. As our wine-induced hunger kicked in, we ventured to the Curb Your Appetite Food Truck. TJ returned with Southwest Eggrolls w/avocado ranch (7/10) and loaded fries w/cheddar, sour cream, bacon, and scallions (1000/10 - seriously, the best fries EVER). Good times were had by all! -Marisa Balletti-Lavoie

❤️💙💛🩵Always a pleasure, visit & feel the love! The team here will always make you feel like family. Take a moment and chat with one of them! So Grateful 🙏🏼 for the new owners keeping it real! Blessings!

8/1/25: We stopped in Stonington Vineyards after lunch. The roadway going up to the winery was very smooth, unlike some others. The grounds are very lush with beautiful greenery. The vineyard has indoor and outdoor seating. We started out with a three wine flight ($22 per flight) from the custom wine flight: Seaport White, Sheer Chardonnay and Cab. Franc. The next wine flight was also from the custom wine flight: Riesling, Oak Chardonnay and Pawcatuck River Red. All the wines were very good. Thank heaven, the flights were in glasses. Our favorite was the Sheer Chardonnay. Normally, I don't like Un-Oaked Chardonnay, but this one was excellent. This baby came home with us. The gift shop has some very clever and unique wine related items. In fact, I thought this was the best gift shop in any vineyard I've visited. We purchased a towel, "Let's Drink Wine and Judge People". Customer Service was pretty good. As we were leaving, it appeared that the winery was having a music event on the grounds. Definitely will make a return trip to Stonington Vineyards in Stonington, Ct. Cheers everyone!!!

The setting is wonderful in the hills in northern Stoningon. The wine is good, not great, but perfectly acceptable for a Connecticut vineyard. Sit in the chairs on the lawn and look out on the rows of grapes. An enjoyable afternoon.

Beautiful grounds! We came with friends to enjoy an afternoon. We packed a picnic, there are several areas set up with Adirondack chairs, and they allow you to bring your own chairs as well. There was live music outside, which is always enjoyable. There was a food truck on site the day we went, which is a nice addition, although we did not get food there since was had packed our own. We bought bottles instead of the flights this time. The Riesling was very good, not extremely sweet. I also enjoyed a frozen wine, which was very refreshing! The vineyard allows kids, which is a bit unusual. We did find it was a bit distracting because there seemed to be a lot of kids there (Labor Day weekend) that were running around in and around everyone's chairs. This is more of a reflection of their parents than the vineyard. All in all it was a lovely day, and although we traveled over an hour to get there, we will definitely be back!

Such a beautiful vineyard! Open space, picnic style grassy area with some picnic tables and seats. They have indoor bathroom and outdoor bathrooms and have live music. I don't know their schedule but definitely check out their website. If you buy 3 bottles to-go you get a box that's easy to transport. The cashier area is quick, and friendly~ bottles are cheaper than the glass~ I would come back because it was so chill~

Love it. The owners are amazing. The vineyard is beautiful and would recommend if you enjoy Chardonnay's or Riesling's. Stay Positive and Let the Good Times Roll!!!!

It's not helpful when you are on vacation, plan to go to a vineyard based on Yelp reviews and they are closed. You only have a small "window " of time; we just went to a different vineyard, disregarding the Stonington Vineyard poor experience.

I love their seaport white wine! It's quite simple and delicious and very crushable. We didn't want to do a tasting because we could just buy a bottle for the price and didn't need more wine glasses. The guy let us taste some wines before buying a bottle and we settled on the Seaport white. We were impress with the white and bought a second bottle for home. Enjoyed it with some sashimi or fish! It's very good.

A favorite stop along the Connecticut wine trail. Beautiful indoor and expanded outdoor seating. Great wine selection and tastings available. Favorites include Seaport White. Moderately priced for the area. Service is quick and friendly and family owned. Ambiance is reminiscent of the Italian countryside.

I had such a great day here with my fiancé. We came on a Thursday so it wasn't busy at all. We both decided to do a tasting, which we took our time with while walking around the property. We both enjoyed the Seaport White wine, I enjoyed the Riesling, and we both really liked the Cabernet that was enhanced with some pieces of chocolate. The best part of our visit was the staff - their company and conversations we had is enough to make us come back, which we plan to do this summer!

Terrible experience today at Stonington vineyards. bought a bottle of their wine, and asked for a glass instead of a small plastic glass to drink their wine. I was then told that I need to pay five dollars per glass if I want to drink out of a glass. Crazy? Yes I thought the same, would never step foot in this vineyard again. No vineyard should be charging anyone five dollars to use a glass to drink their wine. Needless to say, drove up the road to another vineyard, which I highly recommend, Jonathan Edwards where I was greeted with a smile and an actual glass where I shared a beautiful Chardonnay with my wife. It says something about the ownership of a vineyard when they're not willing to give you a glass to partake in their wine at their facility. I consider Stonington Vineyards a one and done. I would give it a zero stars but unfortunately, I cannot do that so they get a one star.

My husband and I were visiting the east coast from LA. While driving from Mystic to Narragansett we saw that there was a winery along the way. We are so happy we decided to stop. The property was beautiful and the wines were excellent but what made this tasting experience was the staff. Especially Mikeal. She was so much fun and knowledgeable about the wine and the surrounding area. She gave us several suggestions of places to visit while we were in town. We wish we could have taken her with us! I highly recommend stopping in for visit If you have a chance. Say Hi to Mikeal.

The people working here were really nice. The grounds were pretty. I have to say though we were really underwhelmed by the wine. Definitely more for people who have a sweeter and sweeter palette. Even the staff didn't seem like certain ones were worth trying. Also would recommend maybe having more bathrooms, there were constantly lines which was a little frustrating.

Had a great time the wine was delicious had some cheese and crackers the guy who worked at the store was very nice and he was very happy and polite will come back soon

What a beautiful vineyard that I highly recommend you visit. A clean and elegant location with plenty of seating overlooking the adorable vineyard. I really enjoyed their rose! All I would recommend is to have a bit more food options for the hungry visitors. Although the cheese boards were delicious and a nice pairing to the wine. Otherwise great wine and a wonderful ambiance!

If I could give zero stars I would because unfortunately I did not get to try any wines. The website and and signs outside the building say they open at 11am. I arrived with my sister at 11:05am. There was also another group waiting. The door to the tasting room was unlocked but all the lights were off. We waited in the tasting room until 11:25am but no employee ever arrived. Very disappointing after driving 40mins from RI

You will not find a cooler more friendly staff at a winery in all of southeastern CT, or maybe in all of CT! We've done a good bit of the wine trail and although we rarely find winery staff that we take umbrage with, but the Staff at Stonington Vineyard is some of the best! (Susan, Josh, & Matthew especially!) So to be honest with the rating, we are regulars, case club members, huge fans. This is our "Cheers". We love it here. In the winter, the fireplace adds a delightful ambiance and coziness to the tasting room. We often bring trivia games to keep ourselves entertained and more often than not find others who want to join in on the fun! In the summer, there are plenty of activities to keep you entertained, whether you are doing a tasting or you know what you love already (Seaport White please). There's corn hole, fantastic local bands and vocalists providing outdoor music, food trucks, and really cool people to Meet and become friends with! They also have pretty awesome Summer Mysic Festival nights with live bands and sometimes even movies nights! The bathrooms are clean and well appointed. I can't and won't comment on the wine because taste buds are taste buds, what some people love other people hate. Once upon a time someone tried to sell me some (organic, nitrate free blah blah blah) wine and I had to tell her, I don't go to vineyards because I love wine, I go to vineyards because I love the ambiance and the ambiance here is . If you're here and you see someone with a splash of pink in their hair (probably playing trivia and or cornhole,) come say hi!! If you haven't gone there yet, GO! tell them RayRay sent ya!!

I saw great reviews of this vineyard and was hoping to stop by during a trip to Mystic and was so happy we chose to go. Just a 15 minute drive from Mystic, Stonington Vineyards is nestled in a beautiful area with a gorgeous view surrounding the winery. There was plenty of seating available both indoors and outdoors, but I definitely recommend taking advantage of the view outside weather permitting. All the staff were so welcoming and friendly. They regularly checked if our glasses need to be cleared or if we needed another drink. They asked about our wine and flavor preferences and provided thoughtful recommendations to taste before committing to a glass. The manager was especially attentive to every customer's needs. My partner ended up actually proposing to me here and they were so open and willing to making it happen. It felt like coming home to family and they celebrated with us the whole evening. We will absolutely be coming back here and I highly encourage you to make a stop here for a beautiful wine tasting!

Friendly atmosphere. Good wine. Boy apps or buy there. Family friendly Love it. A must try for your tasting pleasure

Amazing service from the man at the bar! Made our bachelorette perfect!!!! He gave us an extra cup for the tasting for free. Totally above and beyond

It's a beautiful winery, conveniently located within 30 minutes or less of about five of wineries. Stonington is a little quieter, and my Google Map GPS had a hard time finding it - it brought us on road over, to the back door maybe (if they had a back exit). There is a lot of outdoor seating overlooking the scenic grape vines, and some indoor seating in the tasting room. It gets a little noisy although you're still able to hear those at your immediate table. I didn't look for indoor restrooms, but they did seem to have luxury stalls outside (the only other place I've seen those is on a cruise ship private island port, so personally I find those rather impressive).

What a nice way to spend an afternoon. I went with a couple of girlfriends today for a tasting. 6 different wines (mostly whites) for 14 dollars and they let you keep the glass ! Such a good deal! My favorite was the Cabernet Franc. A nice red to end the tasting. You can sit inside or outside. We sat outside on the patio. I loved the view. We were able to bring our own snacks and had a small cheese, cracker and wine mix. The service was knowledgeable and seemed very passionate about their product. Super friendly as well. Although I did not buy a bottle of wine, the price points of each are reasonable. I would definitely frequent this place if I lived closer. This winery has much more character than others in the area. Less commercial, more personal. Will be back to visit !

The manager went out of his way to be kind and we had a wonderful time!!! Gorgeous venue (we got to see it in the snow!) and wonderful wine- had a lovely, romantic tasting. Will definitely come back if we're in the area again!

We popped in during a trip to have a glass of wine. We should have packed snacks and stayed for a while. First of all the vineyard is beautiful. I can for sure see a wedding or special event being held there. For 15 or 16 $ you can have a tasting of the wines they have. You also can keep the glass which was a nice momento from the occasion. The staff were super friendly and made sure our samples kept coming. There are red and white wines. The meritage was my favorite, next time we go I will have a whole glass and not just a sample. We really enjoyed ourselves there and highly recommend it as a stop when your in the area.

This small winery was such a nice find for our family picnic. There were plenty of picnic tables and chairs outside where visitors can enjoy the sun or some shade under the covered patio area. We sat under the white gazebo for hours and enjoyed a bottle of Seaport White with our lunch before we even did the tasting. On a Monday, we paid $14/person for a tasting of six wines with generous pours. We just wish that there was complimentary nuts or something although their store sold cheeses, crackers, and chocolates.

Oh my goodness gracious. We've been to Stonington Vineyards a handful of times, each time leaving with a couple bottles of wine in hand (usually after a tasting and a split bottle, too). This time, the woman doing our tasting brought to our attention their Cellar Society. She quickly picked up on the fact that we were repeat customers and that, between the three of us, we were easily buying 2-3 bottles apiece. She explained that we could buy a case of wine, choose whichever wines we wanted in it, and that henceforth we would have free tastings for up to 4 people per visit, would get 10% off the first case of wine ad 15% off cases afterwards, plus would get discounted tickets and open entry to other events. I walked out of there spending just shy of $70 for FOUR bottles of wine and a tasting. Just to compare, I spent about $45 at Jonathan Edwards on ONE bottle and a tasting. Stonington not only has better quality and more variety, but the price point is so much better. I am so, so glad we had this woman doing our tasting! I only wish we had gotten her name.

Great white wines, beautiful outdoor area, and friendly staff. I've been here numerous times and never been disappointed.

Stonington Vineyards was everything I needed for a mini getaway. I visited the vineyard on a warm September Saturday with two friends, and we made a picnic/brunch out of it! We brought lawn chairs and a brunch spread, and bought a bottle of Stonington's wine to sip on. We started the day with a tasting, which was $16 for 6 tastings AND you got to keep the wine/tasting glass! I truly appreciated their attention to detail when it not only came to their wine-knowledge, but also to social distancing guidelines. There was a specific "tasting deck" with tables boxed out to be 6ft apart, and they hand you a pamphlet when you buy wine with all of their social distancing guidelines (and also lots of details about their wine)! I HIGHLY recommend visiting Stonington Vineyard while the weather is still nice!

Quaint winery, nice to stop by, indoor space seats about 20. They always feature local artist. The art is always changing and it is for sale.

Thank you to the amazing staff for a perfect afternoon! The wines were pretty good (fantastic for Connecticut) and we were able to sit outside and enjoy a wine tasting and bottles of wine outside overlooking the beautiful vineyard. Our server was top notch, and everything was safety set up to allow for social distancing. I will definitely be back!

Pros - Beautiful place - $12 for 5 wine tasting - out door indoor seating - clean bathrooms - food truck outside if you want food - outside on the rocks they have little holes that serve as bottle holders - classy looking vineyard Cons - not the most delicious wins only liked 2/5 I tasted Planned a surprise date for the hubby and he didn't enjoy the tasting as much as sitting outside and sharing a wine bottle but of course the tasting helped pick out the wine to share. Looked more like a place for women in late twenties to hang out the crowd wasn't very diverse at all. Everyone kept to themselves. All in all would go back!

Super affordable way to spend an afternoon lounging outside (especially compared to neighboring vineyards) for great quality wine. Loved the Seaport White so much we went through three modestly priced $15 bottles between the 4 of us and it was delish! Would love to come back. They're also open Mondays which was perfect for us too.

I stopped in here while visiting the Mystic area for a nice afternoon visit with my boyfriend. They were doing tastings at the front tables and having a server come out and pour each glass for everyone. However you could also go in and buy a bottle or glass inside and then sit in the back seating. The building was very nice and you could sit in the field or among the grape vines if you brought a blanket. The wine it self was good, they have a Chardonnay that isn't made in an Oak barrel which I really enjoyed. A lot of their wines were sweet, however there are still a few options for folks that prefer dry wines.

I am not a white wine drinker, but their wines were great. We had 2 young men that helped us. They were very helpful and informative. Beautiful location as well.

So glad we finally made it to Stonington Vineyards. What a beautiful spot , it's been on our list for a while now. We stopped on a Saturday on our way to an overnight stay at Mohegan and it didn't disappoint. We both did the tasting for $12 for 6 wines and a glass . Not fans of Rose or Riesling wines we curious to give them a try as part of our tasting. While still not fans theirs was better than most we have tried. Their sheer Chardonnay was very good and their Seaport White blend was probably our favorites. Unfortunately they were out of their oak Chardonnay, we heard that is very good . The staff was very helpful during the tasting and we also took a vineyard tour on this beautiful Saturday. It was very informative on their wine makes no process. Their outdoor space and tasting room is a cool and relaxing spot . We enjoyed our snacks with a bottle of their Seaport White to cap off a great afternoon. We will be back for sure.

Beautiful vineyard with great wine. The staff were really great during our tastings. They were funny and helpful. It's tough during COVID to get some shady seats but we got lucky. We bought 2 bottles to go at reasonable prices.

Large grass area to bring chairs and blanket and enjoy the view of the vineyard. Limited tables so be sure to bring something to sit on.

This vineyard is what dreams are made of on a fall afternoon. Stopped by with some friends after work for a glass of wine on the patio. Their staff is so knowledgeable and friendly - they helped us out with a tasting and we left with a few cases! The Seaport White was my favorite, and the bottles are reasonably priced. Makes a great hostess gift if you are going to dinner at someone's house, and the local touch makes it all that much better. Definitely check this place out - you will find me on the patio!

Very good and cozy. The wine tasting was good. The staff was amazing. Very clean place

With a great outdoor area and variety of wine this place did not disappoint. The bottle prices are reasonable, staff friendly and plenty of outdoor seating. There are tables available but I would suggest bringing your own chairs or blanket.

We visited the winery at a little after 4. When we ordered our wine about 4:20, the worker said they'd be closing at 5 for a yoga class to come in. (The sign on the door says open til 5). At 4:50 we went to order another glass of wine and the worker ignored us while he carried on a conversation with people standing nearby. When he finally waited on us and we asked for a glass of wine, he said they stopped serving at 4:30 and we needed to leave bc the yoga class was starting soon. His attitude was rude and not all hospitable. I will cross the winery off my list.

The best cab franc! I would buy all of it if I could. So this property is gorgeous but they do not do weddings. They do smaller events and once a year a festival. inside is very polished but los confortable to hang out in. The working fire place is an added bonus. There is a small shop for snacks as well. The lady who gave us the wine tasting was super chill. I would totally come back here again and with a picnic blanket and a basket of lunch and just enjoy the view of the wine grapes.

We stopped by here on a very quiet Tuesday afternoon. Since we were the only ones there you would think service would be great, right? Yeah, not so much. The server definitely gave the impression that she didn't want to be there and didn't want to deal with us. We tried to strike up a friendly conversation a few times, but she wasn't having it. After pouring our wine she would go to the side and look at her phone. At one point she walked off while we were tasting, so I went to the ladies room. When I came back she was already pouring the next wine and finishing up telling my husband about it. Seriously, she couldn't wait a minute or two? While we were tasting our last wine she took two bags out and put them in front of us on the counter. As soon as we took our last sip she took our dirty glasses and put them in the bags. There was a sink behind her. We were the only ones there. She couldn't rinse them? As far as the wines go, the only one we liked was the rose and bought a few bottles. It's a pretty tasting room in a nice setting, but we won't be back due to the service and the wines.

Yesterday, we attended the Food and Wine Festival hosted by Stonington Vineyards and it was a very enjoyable experience. For the $14 admission, you received six tickets, good for a taste of their six featured wines. This wasn't a conventional wine tasting, where you sit inside and have the varieties explained to you one by one. All the wine stations were outdoors under a big tent. You walked around, decided what you wanted, and they poured you a sample. We liked the Seaport White and Triad Rose. There was an even bigger tent adjacent to the wines, that held dozens of food vendors, a live band, and a sea of picnic tables of chairs. You can either buy jars of food (marinated mushrooms, salsas and sauces, etc) or buy a variety of lunches. There was even a raw bar with some of the freshest littlenecks and oysters I ever tasted. We had a $5 pad thai lunch from Orange's Thai House Restaurant. There were also food trucks outside including a grilled cheese truck and a mobile wood fired pizza oven! The grounds are gorgeous, the youngish staff were all helpful and nice, and the cooperative weather was a gold medal winner (the festival runs rain or shine). We saw tons of people lounging about on lawn chairs or stretched out on blankets, grooving to the live music of "Johnny & the East Coast Rockers", munching on food, drinking the wines, etc. Five stars without hesitation

Stonington Vineyards is by far one of my most favorite local Vineyards! I have visited several times and it never disappoints. It has a wonderful tasting room as well as a gazebo, patio and expansive lawn for guests to sit on. I enjoy the Seaport White and the Triad Rose! Each year they host two festivals which are full weekend events of live music, food trucks and vendors. It's a blast! Insider tips: - bring your own lawn chair/ blanket to enjoy the sunshine! - bring snacks - sign up for the Cellar Society- the perks are amazing!

A very pretty winery on lovely grounds.,,,,but I'm scoring low based on my experience. Unfortunately customer service was lacking during my visit today. Despite it being quite crowded (and being cut in front of), I patiently waited my turn for a wine tasting. The wine was quite tasty but my server didn't mention one word about the wine to me. However, he gave quite charming descriptions to the couple next to me (who unknowingly cut in front of me) each time he poured for them. Before I finished my last sample I started getting my wallet out to purchase a bottle, a young woman behind the counter told me my tasting was $10 and got 4 glasses ready for the party of 4 who were trying to squeeze up next to me for their tasting. I've never felt so rushed to move. I guess singles do not get the same experience during a tasting as a couple or group. So I paid my $10 and went on my merry way without purchasing the bottle. Unfortunately, I won't return.

Nice local CT winery. Tried a full flight of their wines, all were good. Nice relaxing atmosphere. Servers did a very nice job explaining the various wines we tried. Purchased a bottle of the Rose because it was so good, and I'm usually a "red guy".

An amazing and helpful staff for our wine tasting at Stonington Vineyards. The wines were excellent and we purchased a few different vintages. The grounds are beautiful and it was a wonderful afternoon. Dog friendly also!

On a picture perfect late summer day that was pretending to be early autumn, with picnic basket in hand we set out for this spot near the shore. It turned out to be a wonderfully enjoyable day, though not that we had expected. Although we had planned on the vineyard tour and wine tasting, this quickly proved to be a poor choice for a couple of reasons. First, the tasting room was large, crowded and loud. Who knew that at one o'clock in the afternoon the sun would be so well over the yard arm and that so many would be running three sheets to the wind. Not at all the vibe my lady friend and I were looking for. Our hostess told us it was OK for us to go outside and just come back for the 2nd pour. As soon as the sliding doors closed, the zoo vanished behind us and a lovely porch and lawn lay before us. We grabbed a quiet table on the porch, and started to enjoy quiet conversation, the wine, and our food. But, the pour was small, and re-entering the tasting room for another tiny serving was a soul and eardrum shattering buzzkill. Bride party attendees of all shapes and sizes in what they thought were witty slogans on what they thought were their well fitting t shirts. Hollering neckbeards who I never thought would drink rosé. I was pining for the comparative quiet and quaintness of the bar on Tatooine. But, our hostess had my back. I told her we were two pours deep into the tasting and not digging the scene, and asked if I could cancel our tasting and just buy a bottle of the Chardonnay, she said, "Sure! No problem." The two tastings would have been $28. I bought the bottle for $25 and returned to the patio. The next thing we knew it was past 6pm and the sun had begun to recede. We had enjoyed a pleasant picnic throughout the entire afternoon, live acoustic music, and a decent bottle of wine. It could not have been any better. Having the right companion for such a day is imperative. Accordingly, your expectations and mileage may vary.

Lovely winery, really enjoyed the Riesling, it got pretty busy on this Satiraday afternoon, wish there were more wine "attenders" Also please fix the bathroom with the broken door lock