Saltwater Farm Vineyard is set on more than 100 panoramic acres - 15 of which are planted with six varieties of grapes, and bordered by tidal marshes, a cove and vistas of Long Island Sound, near the historic New England coastal village of Stonington, Connecticut.
The centerpiece of the bucolic property, which has a small private airport dating to the late 1930s, is a World War II - vintage hangar, designed by the late architect John W. Lincoln, a colleague of Walter Gropius. The hangar, opening onto terraces and the vineyard, has been preserved and converted into a winery. The seamlessly renovated building showcases a vaulting roof, silvery milled aluminum exterior, the original interior wood sheathing and, dominating the airy room and gathering places, handsome and massive timber trusses.
Contact Information
Address: 349 Elm ST, Stonington CT 06378
Phone: 860-415-9072
Fax:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Saltwater-Farm-Vineyard/118454704842760
Website: www.saltwaterfarmvineyard.com
Email: paul@saltwaterfarmvineyard.com
Hours - Summer: Mondays & Tuesdays closed, Wednesdays & Thursdays 11am-5pm, Friday, Saturday, & Sundays 11am-3pm
Hours - Winter: Closed January, Feburary and the first half of March.
Varietals: Chardonnay,Cabernet Franc,Merlot,Sauvignon Blanc
Amenities
Tasting Room: yes
Cellar Tours:
Vineyard: yes
Motor Coach Tours:
Kid Friendly:
Handicap Accessible: yes
Restaurant/Food:
Weddings: yes
Banquet Facilities: yes
New ReleasesChardonnayVarietal: ChardonnayVintage: NVDescription: Bright and red with a touch of citrus.Lovely BalanceStatus: AvailableRelease Date: 2015-03-04Sauvignon BlancVarietal: Sauvignon BlancVintage: 2013Description: Floral and Fragrant with lovely citrus taste.Status: AvailableRelease Date: 2015-03-04Cabernet RoseVarietal: BlendVintage: 2013Description: Dry Crisp and Light with hint of StrawberriesStatus: AvailableRelease Date: 2015-03-04Cabernet FrancVarietal: Cabernet FrancVintage: 2013Description: Rich and Intense with cherry and Blackberry flavorsStatus: AvailableRelease Date: 2015-03-04Cabernet Franc MerlotVarietal: Cabernet Franc, MerlotVintage: 2013Description: Classic mix of cabernet franc and merlot grapes. Aged in French oak.Status: AvailableRelease Date: 2015-03-04