Tasting Room Policies

What are your hours?
The vineyard is open 11 am – 5 pm daily and year-round. We offer extended Saturday hours (11am – 7 pm) from June 1st – October 1st. In order to ensure an enjoyable wine tasting experience, the last tasting is a half-hour before closing time.

When is the vineyard open for tastings?
Tastings are offered daily from 11 am – 4:30 pm daily. On Saturdays only from June 1st through October 1st we are open 11 am – 7 pm, with the last tasting at 6:30 pm.

Do you close at all?
The vineyard is open daily, and year-round and only closes the following days:
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Easter.
Otherwise, the Vineyard is OPEN all other days from 11 am – 5 pm.
We offer extended Saturday hours from June 1st – October 1st from 11 am – 7 pm.

What does a wine tasting include and how much is it?
Wine tastings at Stonington Vineyards include a sample of six wines, and a souvenir glass. Tastings are $16 per person*, including tax.
*Please note: Group Reservations (7 or more guests) are $25 per person, and require a reservation.
Group tasting rate includes private room and restroom overlooking vineyard, designated event host, full wine tasting, and keepsake glass.

Do you offer a winery tour, and is there a fee?
Winery tours are offered on Fridays and Sundays at noon (weather dependent) and are complimentary. Private tours are can be arranged by arranged by e-mailing us at events@stoningtonvineyards.com for more information.

May I bring my own food?
Absolutely, picnics and snacks are welcomed and encouraged!

Does the vineyard have a restaurant?
We offer an assortment of Rustic Bakery crackers, Cato Corner Farms cheeses, Community chips, and assorted nuts, jams and pretzels. We also offer Flight Boxes that include 2 samples of cheese, crackers, nuts, dried fruit and a chocolate truffle, however, we do not have a restaurant. We often have food trucks at the winery so please refer to our events page for more information. You are more than welcome to bring your own picnic!

May I bring outside alcohol, besides Stonington Vineyards’ wines?
Our farm winery and craft cafe license strictly prohibits any alcohol besides our wines and other alcoholic beverages that we sell on property. Please do not bring outside wine, beer or any other alcoholic beverages. Water and soft drinks are welcome, but we also have those available for purchase if you come empty-handed!

Are groups welcome?
Yes, groups are always welcome with a prior reservation. Please see our Group Tasting page for more information.

Are children welcome?
Yes, Stonington Vineyards is a family friendly environment. In the warmer months we have a large lawn, and children are welcome to bring a Frisbee or lawn game! We do ask parents to please use their best judgment when bringing children. We want you to have a fun and safe experience. We do host a Winter Music series on Saturday afternoons in January and February in our tasting room. These events are 21+ so come and enjoy with your adult friends and family! (We apologize, but we can not admit children of any age at these events)

Are pets welcome?
We love pets! Yes, pets are welcome. We kindly ask you pick up after them, and they must remain on a leash at all times. We apologize in advance that only service dogs may be inside the Tasting Room, but all other pets are more than welcome to enjoy the grounds, decks, and patios while leashed.

Do you have a dress code?
Come as you are and get comfortable!  Our tasting room, patio, and grounds are all about easy enjoyment. We don’t have a dress code, but if visiting after some seaside fun (our area has beautiful local beaches!), we kindly ask that guests wear shoes and a shirt or cover-up.

Do you host private events?
The vineyard hosts intimate events of 50 guests or smaller indoors and is available for larger events outdoors. The vineyard does not host Friday night events in July and August during our Summer Music series or Saturday evening events from June 1st through October 1st. Please contact us at events@stoningtonvineyards.com for more information.

Are you a member of the CT Wine Trail?
Stonington Vineyards is a proud founding member of the CT Wine Trail.  Click here for more information on the Connecticut Wine Trail.

Other questions?
Please feel free to e-mail us at events@stoningtonvineyards.com.
We look forward to welcoming you!