CT Wine Festival July 26 & 27

The Connecticut Wine Festival will be returning this year for its sixth year of showcasing some of Connecticut’s best wines. It is a reflection on the growing popularity of Connecticut wines, which are quickly gaining a reputation as quality vintage worthy of attention from wine lovers everywhere.

This year, the Sixth Annual Connecticut Wine Festival will be staged again at the Goshen Fairgrounds in Litchfield County, on Saturday and Sunday, July 26th and 27th. Sponsored by the Connecticut Vineyard and Winery Association (CVWA) and presented by the CT Wine Trail, the festival features fine wines from a wide variety of local vintners. The festival also features wine classes, specialty food vendors, artisanal crafts, as well as a variety of live musical entertainment.

Daily admission to the CT Wine Festival is $25 in advance, available through July 19th at any participating CVWA winery, online or by phone; $30 at the door.  These tickets include free wine tastings, a commemorative festival wine glass (for the tastings) and a tote bag. Guests under 21 and Designated Drivers can attend for a reduced admission price of $10. Photo ID with proof of age is required for the wine tasting. Hours for the Festival are 12:00 Noon to 7:00 PM, Saturday, July 26; and 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM Sunday, July 27. More information and a complete list of participating wineries can be found at www.ctwine.com.

Festival proceeds are used to promote the CVWA Wine Trail and the Connecticut wine industry. The CT Wine Trail, a state approved winery and vineyard awareness program, features trails that wind their ways through some of the most scenic and historic regions of Connecticut.

 “We are very excited to be adding a Grape Stomp to this year's festival.  Join us on Sunday July 27th to participate in the first annual Grape Stomp. Contestants will have two minutes to show their creativity, charisma and stamina as they experience wine pressing the old fashioned way. Prizes will be awarded and it is a great event to experience and observe,” said Sherrie Palmer, Festival Manager.

The specialty food vendors are primarily members of the Connecticut Specialty Food Association, an association that is part of the Connecticut Food Association. They feature local foods made in Connecticut. Adams Hometown Market, a Platinum Sponsor of the Festival, will also sell advance tickets at its stores throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts.

 For more information and to purchase tickets, log on to www.ctwine.com.  You can also email info@ctwine.com or call (860) 216-6439.