CONNECTICUT VINEYARDS - MCLAUGHLIN VINEYARDS - Sandy Hook, wine tasting, hiking trails, Housatonic River

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General Information

Owners:
The McLaughlin Family

Albert's Hill Road
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Phone:
(203)426 - 1533
Fax:
(203)270 - 8722
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Tasting Room Hours and Wine Sales:

Hours:
Open Wednesday - Sunday
11-5 pm.

Monday & Tuesday by appointment only. Please call (203)426-1533.

Winery Tours:
Available upon request.

Picnic Grounds and Hiking Trails open daily.

Private events available.

Click here to request a schedule of events.

Directions

From I-84:
From Waterbury area (westward) - Take exit 10. At end of ramp take left. From Danbury area (eastward) - Take exit 10. At end of ramp take right. Take first left onto Walnut Tree Hill. Follow for 2 miles bearing to the right. Come to an island. Bear left onto Albert's Hill Road. Entrance is 100 yards on right. Proceed to winery.

From Route 25:
Follow Route 25 North to Flagpole in center of Newtown. Take right onto Church Hill Road. Follow 1.5 miles. Cross over I-84. Follow above underlined directions.

From Route 34:
Follow Route 34 North to center of Sandy Hook (you will pass entrance to I-84). At light in center of town take a left onto Church Hill Road. Follow about .5 miles up hill. Follow the above directions.

Click here to see a detailed map.

McLaughin Vineyards
We invite you to experience the natural, New England charm of the McLaughlin farm. Hike our trails along the Housatonic River, picnic at the edge of the vineyards, browse through our selection of fine wines and our own maple products produced and bottled right here at our winery and sugarhouse. Our 160 acre family farm was purchased by our grandparents in the early 1940's. Today the farm is in the third generation and we are dedicated to preserving it for many generations to come.

More information at www.mclaughlinvineyards.com.

If you are interested in hosting a private wine tasting and reception please give us a call.

The Wines:
We are a producer of dry style white and red wines. We produce Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Seyval Blanc, Riesling, and several white, blush, and red blends. Our 15 acre on-site vineyard supplies us with about 60% of our grape production. The remainder of the fruit is contracted from growers in the Finger Lakes of New York and the North Fork of Long Island. Do not worry if you like a sweeter style wine, we have several choices.

The Vineyards:
We grow approximately 60% of our fruit on our 15 acre vineyard. Varietals grown here are French-american hybrids: Seyval Blanc, Vidal Blanc, Aurora, Cayuga, Chancellor, Foch, and Leon Millot. Our growing season begins in mid-May and continues until the last week of September. Our relatively short season prohibits the growing of vinifera varietals at our site. We contract with reputable growers on Long Island for Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. Riesling is contracted from the best region in the United States for this varietal, the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York.

Unique Offerings:
We are located in the heart of the Housatonic River Valley on a 160 acre estate. With our close proximity to several state forests and the Housatonic River, we have on-site and nearby accessible hiking trails and bald eagle viewing in the winter. Maple syrup is produced in the spring and is available year round. With our large lawn and perennial gardens we are a great location for picnicking, pictures, games, and relaxation. Our summer music series in June, July and August has become popular. Private parties and luncheons can be arranged.

Special Awards/Recognitions:
"McLaughlin's is a good place to taste hybrid and vinifera wines side by side. Both are well-made and flavorful here. Overall McLaughlin wines have a distinct personality and are appealing examples of good regional wines." Marguerite Thomas, Wineries of the Eastern States.
"You don't have to be a wine connoisseur to appreciate a springtime drive. But a few winding roads leading over rolling hills and alongside cascading waterfalls will beckon almost any wine aficionado to McLaughlin Vineyards." Country Living Magazine, April 2000

Tel: 860-677-5467

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