About Stonington Vineyards
Stonington Vineyards was one of the first wineries on the Connecticut Wine Trail, set on Taugwonk Road in the farm country north of Stonington village, roughly midway between New York and Boston. The tasting room is open every day of the year except a few major holidays, and the lawn and gazebo give you room to spread out in good weather.
A standard tasting is $16 and comes with a keepsake glass, with limited releases available for a little extra. You can also choose a flight of three 3-ounce pours, white, red or your own mix, for $20 to $22. From November through April, free winery tours run on Friday and Sunday afternoons (the site lists both noon and 1 pm, so confirm the time), and private weekday tours can be arranged by phone or email. In summer, Saturday hours stretch to 7 pm, and a Friday night concert series runs from 6 to 9 pm in July and August.
Bring a picnic, since food is welcome, but outside alcohol, water and other drinks are not; water and soft drinks are sold inside. Leashed pets may join you outside but not in the buildings. Groups of seven or more need a reservation, and the gazebo, which holds up to 10, can be booked for two hours. Fall 2026 events include an adults-only movie night, a family-friendly Halloween afternoon with a children's author and a candle-making class.
Lavender Pond Farm in Killingworth, the nearest lavender farm in our directory, is about 45 minutes west on I-95, so the two fit a shoreline day with a stop in between.
What to do
- Taste wines for $16 with a keepsake glass
- Choose a white, red or custom flight of three pours
- Join a free winery tour on a Friday or Sunday, November to April
- Picnic on the lawn or reserve the gazebo
- Catch a Friday night summer concert in July or August
- Check the events page for movie nights and classes
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open year-round; free tours November–April; Friday concerts July–August; Saturday hours extended June 1–October 1
- Hours
- Posted on their website (updated October 2026): Sun–Wed noon–5 pm, Thu–Sat noon–6 pm; Saturdays to 7 pm June 1–October 1; last tasting 30 minutes before close; closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
- Admission
- Tasting $16 with keepsake glass; flights $20–22; group tasting $25 per guest; gazebo $200 for two hours (2026)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Leashed (outside only; not in the tasting room or buildings)
- Reservations
- Walk-in for up to six; required for groups of seven or more
Tips for your visit
- Bring food, but leave outside drinks at home; even water must be bought on site
- Groups of seven or more must reserve and should arrive on time, since late groups aren't guaranteed a tasting
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing for the last tasting
- Plan a designated driver before you go
Pair it with a lavender farm
Lavender Pond Farm · about 45 minutes away
Lavender Pond Farm in Killingworth is about 45 minutes west on I-95, which makes a shoreline day with lavender in the morning and a tasting later.
Getting there
Questions
Can I bring a picnic?
Yes. Food and picnics are welcome, but outside alcohol and other drinks are not allowed.
Are dogs allowed?
Leashed pets are welcome outside but not inside the tasting room or other buildings.
Are the winery tours free?
Yes. Free tours run Fridays and Sundays from November through April; the site lists both noon and 1 pm, so check the start time.
Do I need a reservation?
Only for groups of seven or more.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Killingworth & the Connecticut Shoreline, Connecticut
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