Set on the northern shore of Lake Waramaug, Hopkins Vineyard, a family-owned Connecticut Century Farm, proudly maintains a tradition of making fine wines of award-winning quality. In 1787, Elijah Hopkins, returning from the Revolutionary War, chose this rich and fertile site on Lake Waramaug to settle his family and start the Hopkins Farm. Our farm has witnessed many diversified forms of agriculture over the years including the raising of sheep, race horses, grain crops, tobacco, and in the more recent past dairy farming. In 1979, the first vines were planted and our 19th century barn was converted into a state-of-the-art winery. The unique location of Hopkins Vineyard makes it the only vineyard in Connecticut with a micro-climate influenced by an inland lake; this allows an extended growing season and successful growing of grape varieties which ordinarily would not thrive in our ortheastern climate. Classic grape varieties are grown on 30 acres adjacent to the winery.

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New Releases

Cabernet Franc Estate Bottled
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2012
Description: The excellent growing season of 2012, produced mature flavors that are rich and concentrated with berry, dried fig and spice.
Status: Available
Release Date: 2015-01-27


Chardonnay Estate Bottled
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2012
Description: This Chardonnay is rich and creamy with a gorgeous nose of ripe fruit and crisp minerals.
Status: Available
Release Date: 2015-01-27


Duet Estate Bottled
Varietal: Chardonnay, Vidal Blanc
Vintage: 2011
Description: This wine has a pretty nose of honeysuckle, crisp granny smith apples, hazelnut and stone fruit.
Status: Available
Release Date: 2015-01-27


Lady Rose Estate
Varietal: Lemberger, Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2013
Description: Showing zesty notes of raspberry and apricot and finishing with refreshing acidity.
Status: Available
Release Date: 2015-01-27


Red Barn Red
Varietal: Blend
Vintage: NV
Description: This barrel aged wine offers a splendid bouquet and sour cherry overtones. Absolutely ready to drink.
Status: Available
Release Date: 2015-01-27


Vineyard Reserve Estate Bottled
Varietal: Seyval Blanc, Traminette
Vintage: 2013
Description: This wine is clean, crisp, dry with a beautiful fruit finish.
Status: Available
Release Date: 2015-01-27

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