Aug
12
Sun
Shoreline Wine Festival @ Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market and Winery
Aug 12 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The 12th Annual Shoreline Wine Festival, August 11 and 12, 2018, will celebrate fine wines from Connecticut wineries and vineyards from all over the state, all offering fine wines that range from grape wines to fruit wines. Pair the vent with some of the area’s finest foods, with the backdrop setting of a beautiful farm orchard and live music.  This two day festival is a ticketed event that affords the opportunity to taste the wines from all local participating wineries, enjoy a tour of the Bishop’s Orchards Winery, numerous local wine experts, live music and entertainment, and a chance to visit with local vendors and artisans. Food offered at the event is an additional charge. This event is presented and hosted by Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market and Winery in Guilford.

View last year’s highlights here.

Sep
15
Sat
Stonington Vineyards Harvest Festival @ Stonington Vineyards
Sep 15 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Stonington Vineyards Harvest Food & Wine Festival 2018 offers live bands, artisans, wine tastings, food trucks and more over two days, all in celebration of  the wines and the season. Event is rain or shine. Tickets are $25 in advance, and $30 at the door, and include wine tasting and keepsake glass, live music all weekend, and all event amenities. Picnics welcome but NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL allowed on premises.

 

 

 

 

Sep
16
Sun
Stonington Vineyards Harvest Festival @ Stonington Vineyards
Sep 16 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Stonington Vineyards Harvest Food & Wine Festival 2018 offers live bands, artisans, wine tastings, food trucks and more over two days, all in celebration of  the wines and the season. Event is rain or shine. Tickets are $25 in advance, and $30 at the door, and include wine tasting and keepsake glass, live music all weekend, and all event amenities. Picnics welcome but NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL allowed on premises.

 

 

 

 

Oct
16
Tue
Hartley & Parker Fall Wine Tasting/Westport @ Pearl Restaurant
Oct 16 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Hartley & Parker will host two fall wine trade tastings, featuring craft cocktails and select spirits. The first will take place on October 16, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Pearl Restaurant, 260 Compo Road South in Westport. The second will take place on October 17, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Country Club of Waterbury, 1 Oronoke Road in Waterbury.

These events are trade only. Find highlights from last year’s wine tasting events here.

Trade professionals are asked to RSVP to each trade tasting to Jennifer English, at 203-870-2211 or jenglish@hartleyandparker.com.

 

 

 

Oct
17
Wed
Hartley & Parker Fall Wine Tasting/Waterbury @ Country Club of Waterbury
Oct 17 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Hartley & Parker will host two fall wine trade tastings, featuring craft cocktails and select spirits. The first will take place on October 16, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Pearl Restaurant, 260 Compo Road South in Westport. The second will take place on October 17, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Country Club of Waterbury, 1 Oronoke Road in Waterbury.

These events are trade only. Find highlights from last year’s wine tasting events here.

Trade professionals are asked to RSVP to each trade tasting to Jennifer English, at 203-870-2211 or jenglish@hartleyandparker.com.

 

 

Apr
10
Wed
Allan S. Goodman Spring Trade Tasting 2019 @ Saybrook Point Inn
Apr 10 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Allan S. Goodman hosts its annual Spring Trade Tasting of showcased portfolio selections of fine wines and spirits  for accounts and trade professionals.

This is a trade-only event. Please contact your sales representative to RSVP or for additional information.

See last year’s highlights here.

 

 

 

Apr
24
Wed
Angelini Wine Ltd. Spring Trade Tasting @ Shell and Bones Oyster Bar
Apr 24 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Angelini Wine LTD presents a spring portfolio tasting at Shell & Bones Oyster Bar on April 24.

This event is trade only. Please contact your sales representative for more information.

See last year’s highlight’s here.

Aug
17
Sat
Maison Louis Latour Grand Cru Tasting @ The Ocean House
Aug 17 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

A pour of Louis Latour 2016 Macon-Villages Chameroy.

Watch Hill’s Ocean House, along with MS Walker of Rhode Island will offer a tasting of 20 Grand Cru wines from Maison Louis Latour. Led by Latour’s Ambassador Emeritus Andy Fruzzetti, guests will have the opportunity to taste both white and red burgundies while learning about the famed family-run négociant-éleveur and its two centuries of winemaking tradition and innovation. A portion of ticket sale proceeds will be donated to the Ocean House Foundation for Charitable Giving.

 

 

 

 

Jun
12
Sun
Foxwoods Royal Rosé @ Foxwoods Resort Casino
Jun 12 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Foxwoods Royal Rosé @ Foxwoods Resort Casino | Ledyard | Connecticut | United States

Royal Rosé is back at Foxwoods Resort Casino. Rosé all day with rosé wine, rosé vodka, rosé champagne and other innovative rosé-themed libations. The rosé wonderland offers world of wine, spirits and delectable food offerings and many whimsical pink-themed Instagram-worthy photo spots. Food and additional drinks will be available for purchase. Must be 21+.

May
7
Sun
Sunset Wine Party Fundraiser @ The Country Club of New Canaan
May 7 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunset Wine Party Fundraiser @ The Country Club of New Canaan | New Canaan | Connecticut | United States

Sunset Wine Party is hosting an inaugural New Canaan event: a festive, upscale wine tasting evening at the Country Club of New Canaan. All net proceeds benefit Filling in the Blanks, a local nonprofit which supports area children experiencing hunger by providing them with meals on the weekends. Sunset Wine Party was created by Connecticut-based wine connoisseur, Paula Alonso, who wanted to share her passion for wine while raising money for important local causes. Filling in the Blanks was founded by mothers and community activists, Shawnee Knight and Tina Kramer, who created the nonprofit as a way to bring together their community, children, food and charity. The nonprofit provides weekend meals to children in need who are eligible for the free or reduced lunch program. Thirty-plus wines from retailer DB Fine Wines are to be showcased, plus food, music and more. Presenting Sponsor: DB Fine Wines; Magnum Sponsor: BMW of Darien; and Super Sponsors: Elements Medical Aesthetics and Rock, Paper, Scissors Custom Events.