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Sharpe Hill
 
Owners:
Steven and Catherine Vollweiler
Office Manager:
Carla Brandon
Wine Maker:
Howard Bursen
108 Wade Road
Pomfret, CT 06258
Phone:
(860)974-3549
Fax:
(860)974-1503
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Open year round.
Fri, Sat, Sun from 11am to 5pm
Group tours:
Tours Available Upon Request
From I-395
Exit 93. Head west on Route 101 (which becomes Route 44) for 7 miles to
Route 97. At the junction of Routes 44 and 97, go south on Route 97 for
exactly 4 miles to Kimball Hill Road. Turn left onto Kimball Hill Road,
and the Winery will be on your right.
From I-84
Exit 69. Head east on Route 74 to the end. At junction of Routes 74 and
44 head east. Stay on Route 44 until the Abington District of Pomfret.
At the junction of Routes 44 and 97, go south on Route 97 for exactly
4 mile to Kimball Hill Road. Turn left onto Kimball Hill Road, and the
Winery will be 1.8 miles on your right.
Click here to see a detailed map.
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Sharpe Hill Vineyard is Connecticut’s largest and most award winning
winery located in the historic town of Pomfret—just minutes from
scenic Route 169 and from the Putnam antiques district. Sharpe Hill is
also centrally located from many points in New England—75 minutes
from Boston, 45 minutes from Worcester, 55 minutes from Providence and
55 minutes from Hartford. The Tasting Room is open year round for wine
tasting and purchase of wine every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11-5.
The Fireside Tavern is open year round for dining and private events by
reservation only. We recommend booking well in advance.
When patrons
visit Sharpe Hill Vineyard, they are surrounded by over 100 acres of
historic rural Connecticut landscape. Patrons are treated to a view
of lush vines that rise over 700 feet above the surrounding countryside
and a vista that stretches to Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The gardens
are situated at the base of the vineyard and are modeled after the wine
gardens of Europe. In addition to walking through the vineyard and tasting
our award winning wines, we encourage you to reserve a table and enjoy
a gourmet meal in our Fireside Tavern. The Tasting Room and Fireside
Tavern are both located within a beautifully reproduced eighteenth century
building decorated early American style. The Fireside Tavern is an intimate
restaurant perfect for enjoying a food and wine experience.
The Wines:
At Sharpe Hill Vineyard, we are constantly striving to produce wines
of the highest quality. Since opening in 1997, we have received over
200 medals in international competitions.
- Ballet of Angels-A bright, crisp, semi-dry, white
wine with an impressive floral bouquet. This wine has wonderfully
refreshing citrus flavors reminiscent of sweet grapefruit. We suggest
serving this wine well chilled as an aperitif or as the perfect accompaniment
to spicy foods.
- Cuvee Ammi Philips-Our limited edition Cuvee is
made in brand new French Oak barrels with Chardonnay grapes from North
Fork, Long Island. This full bodied Chardonnay is best when served
with salmon/seafood or poultry dishes.
- American Chardonnay-An American barrel fermented
Chardonnay with a complex bouquet of fruit and oak. This smooth buttery
100% Chardonnay is best when served with Salmon and other fish or
chicken dishes.
- Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay-An estate bottled,
Burgundian style Chardonnay blended with Melon de Bourgonne aged in
French oak. This elegant, dry wine is crisp, well-balanced, and possesses
a delicate, soft finish with a hint of apples. It is a superb complement
for lighter foods, especially seafood and chicken.
- Dry Riesling-A fragrant, dry Riesling that offers
a gentle, floral bouquet coupled with hints of lime and sweet grapefruit
on the tongue. Our Sharpe Hill Vineyard Dry Riesling is best when
served with seafood or Asian fusion dishes.
- Dry Summer Rosé-Our latest release, our
dry Rosé is a beautifully colored, aromatic Rosé with
hints of strawberry.
- Red Seraph-A dry table wine featuring a robust
blend of Merlot and St. Croix. This exquisitely colored, ruby red
wine is soft and smooth and is the perfect accompaniment to lamb,
pasta dishes, and chocolate desserts.
- Cabernet Franc-A bold, Bordeaux-style, Claret wine
that is made entirely from our Cabernet Franc grapes. This wine has
a classic Cabernet bouquet. We suggest serving this dry wine with
all red meat dishes.
- St. Croix-An estate bottled, dry, Rhone-style
wine made entirely from our St. Croix grapes. The St. Croix is unique:
elegantly dry with a smooth buttery finish. It is a wonderful accompaniment
to beef, lamb and pasta dishes.
- Select Late Harvest-This dessert wine is made
entirely from our estate-grown, handpicked, botrysized Vignoles grapes.
This stunning, golden wine is a mouth filling blend of pineapple,
apricot, and honey with a nicely balanced level of acidity. It features
a bouquet of peaches and apricots and offers a remarkably long finish.
The Vineyards:
Sharpe Hill’s first vines were planted in 1992. The vineyard has
since expanded to include 25 acres of grapes, including Chardonnay,
Melon de Bourgogne, and Vignoles for white wines; and Cabernet Franc,
St. Croix, and Carmine for red wines. The vineyard is situated on a
700 foot slope, and has a microclimate that mimics many of the wine
regions of Europe. In fact, the latitudinal location of Sharpe Hill
Vineyard is comparable to that of Rome, Italy.
Unique Offerings:
Sharpe Hill Vineyard currently offers sumptuous dining year round on
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. We offer a selection of wood grilled entrées
and our chef’s gourmet specialties, all of which have received
national and regional acclaim. For additional information, you can visit
our website at www.sharpehill.com.
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