Connecticut Wine Trail


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General Information


Owners:
William Chaney and Family
General Manager/ Winemaker:
Larry McCulloch

115 Cow Hill Road
Clinton,CT 06413
Phone:
(860)664-0299
Fax:
(860)664-0297
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Tasting Room Hours


Tuesday thru Sunday 11am - 5pm
tours of the wine cellar each day @ 1pm,
Saturday and Sunday @ 1 and 3pm

Wine Seminars, 3rd Saturday of each Month, 5:30 - 7:30pm

Directions


1-95, Exit 63. Turn left onto Route 81 North, past Clinton Crossings Premium Outlets, 1st left turn onto Walnut Hill Road. The winery is 8/10 mile up on left.
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The Vineyards

Chamard VineyardsChamard Vineyards
Chamard Vineyards was founded in 1983 by the William R. Chaney family. The first vines were planted in the spring of 1984, a 5.5 acre vineyard consisting primarily of Chardonnay with a small quantity of Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. From 1986 through 1992 the remaining acreage was prepared and planted, for a combined total of 20 acres. In the summer of 1988, the winery was constructed and Chamard became a licensed farm winery. The first wine, a 1988 Chardonnay was released for sale in November of 1989. Current production is 5,000 cases annually.

The Wines
Chamard Vineyards is dedicated to producing fine wines from classic European wine grapes. A blend of time-honored wine making techniques and state of the art winery equipment are used to create world class wines. The main focus at Charmard is on Chardonnay, the most noble white wine grape variety in the world and the best variety that grows in the region. The vineyards spread across 40 acres of gently sloping fields along the southern Connecticut coast, just two miles from Long Island Sound. The 20 acres of established vines include the varieties Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Chamard's classic New England styled winery features finely crafted stonework using field stones from the property and wooden beams milled from trees cut from property.

Chamard benefits from a unique micro-climate influenced greatly by Long Island Sound. Located two miles from the sound and six miles from the mouth of the Connecticut River, this maritime climate produces mild winter temperatures and a long, warm growing season. The rich, stony soil, gently sloping land and moderate climate provide an ideal environment for the growing of European wine grapes.

Events

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Chamard Vineyard's Farmer's Market
Every Sunday, 12-3, from June through October
local producers gather at the Vineyard with the freshest fruits, vegetables, eggs, cheese, flowers, maple syrup, honey, gourmet foods, breads and baked goods. Bring a big basket to fill with everything you need for the week including wine to pair!

Tasting Room Hours:

Tuesday thru Sunday 11am - 5pm
tours of the wine cellar each day @ 1pm,
Saturday and Sunday @ 1 and 3pm

Wine Seminars, 3rd Saturday of each Month, 5:30 - 7:30pm

Wines by the glass, music select Sundays through the end of the year,call for our schedule of Wine Seminars.

 

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