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General Information


Owners:
Jamie & Christiana Jones
Winemaker & Vineyard Manager:
Jamie Jones

Location:
Jones Winery
Jones Family Farms
606 Walnut Tree Hill Road
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-8425
Phone:
(203) 929-8425

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Tasting Room Hours

Open May – November,
Fri., Sat, Sun.,11 AM to 5 PM.

Open December seven days a week for wine sales, 10 AM to 5:30 PM (11 AM – 5:30 PM on Sundays). Tastings during December weekdays, 12 PM to 5 PM.

For more info on group tours, please visit the winery’s events section on our website.

Directions



From New York and Fairfield County, travel north on Merritt Parkway or on I-95 and exit onto Route 25 North. Turn right onto Route 111, go 3 miles and then right onto Route 110. Travel for 2 miles and turn right onto Walnut Tree Hill Road.

From the Hartford and New Haven area, travel on the Merritt Parkway south to Route 34 West. Go 3.5 miles on Route 34 into Derby and turn left onto Bridge Street. Turn right onto Route 110. After 5 miles, turn left onto Walnut Tree Hill Road. (203) 929-8425.

Detailed directions on website. www.jonesfamilyfarms.com

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The Vineyards

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For over one hundred and fifty years, six generations of the Jones family have farmed their land in the White Hills of Shelton, Connecticut. The Jones Winery continues the family tradition of growing high quality crops that celebrate the great bounty of local farmlands. The farm's vineyard and famous berry harvests allow the winery to create a wonderful selection of traditional grape wines and specialty fruit wines.

Jamie Jones, the sixth generation of Jones farmers, planted the beginnings of his vineyard in 1999 and continues to expand the vineyard each year. A farmer all his life, Jamie tends to his grapes with much care, knowing that great wines can only come from a great vineyard. With his fruit wines, Jamie creates wines that showcase the wonderful taste and aromas of delicious, sun-ripened berries.

The Tasting Room
The Tasting Room is located in our 19th century historic dairy barn. From May through November, the Tasting Room is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM. (For our extended hours in during the Christmas season, please go to our website.)

For a tasting fee of $5, people can enjoy sampling six of the winery's distinctive wines and receive a complimentary Jones Winery wine glass. Visitors can also browse the winery's specialty gift store, full of unique and holiday items.

For more information, including scheduling group tours, please visit the Winery on our website at www.jonesfamilyfarms.com

The Wine:

  • HUNTINGTON RED
    Aged in oak barrels, this special blend of cabernet franc, merlot, and several other red grapes creates a wonderful medium-bodied, dry red wine.
  • RIPTON RED
    A dry, medium-bodied red wine in the European Rosso style complements many types of meals and events, from hearty pasta dishes to grilled meats.
  • PINOT GRIS
    A dry white wine with hints of citrus and green apples.
  • STONEWALL WHITE
    A dry white wine with hints of citrus and green apples.
  • WOODLANDS WHITE
    A unique blend of white grapes produces a refreshingly crisp wine with a lightly sweet finish.
  • DAWN'S FIRST BLUSH
    This pleasingly sweet blush wine has a clean finish. Created from a blend of apples, pears and black currants, the wine has a wonderful fruity aroma.
  • HARVEST TIME
    This apple and pear wine is delicately sweet with crisp fruit flavors. Enjoy with appetizers and holiday gatherings.
  • STRAWBERRY SPLENDOR
    Sun-ripened strawberries, harvested from the farm's famous strawberry fields, create a wonderful wine that captures the distinctive taste and aroma of the strawberry.
  • BLUEBERRY BLISS
    Fresh blueberries create a semi-sweet, full-bodied wine that can complement a hearty meal or be enjoyed as an after dinner drink.
  • RASPBERRY RHAPSODY
    Sweet and bursting with raspberry flavor, this wine can be enjoyed as an aperitif or with desserts.
  • BLACK CURRANT BOUQUET
    This full bodied wine, with its robust berry taste, ends with a smooth sweetness.

Please note, some wines are not available during all seasons. For a listing of the wines’ approximate release dates, please visit the Winery at www.jonesfamilyfarms.com.

Unique Offerings:
The Jones Winery is located at the heart of a beautiful 400-acre farm. When visiting the winery, people can also harvest seasonal crops – the finest and freshest strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins, squashes and Christmas trees. The Jones Family Farms is renowned for our beautiful, well cared for crops as well as our focus on creating educational and fun agricultural experiences for visitors. Our Harvest Kitchen will offer cooking classes to show how preparing local foods in season can be delicious and nutritious. From the beautiful views to the excellent wines, from the delicious foods to the great harvest-your-own crops, a visit to the Jones Winery and Jones Family Farms is a truly memorable experience. Before a visit to the farm, hear the latest information from Farmer Jones about the hours and what’s in peak by calling the Crop Report at (203) 929-8425.

Winery Sponsors

Beardsley’s Cider Mill and Orchard
Open September – December 24
Route 110, White Hills, Shelton, CT, 06484 (203) 926-1098, www.beardsleyscidermill.com

Homewood Suites by Hilton
6905 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06614 (203) 377-3322 www.stratford.homewoodsuites.com

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