Chamard Vineyards - The Vineyard

"Good wine is made
in the vineyard."

An old-world adage, but also the feeling of our General Manager and Winemaker, Larry McCulloch, who painstakingly cares for the 20 acres of vines. During the winter months each vine is carefully hand-pruned to maintain the proper crop levels and ensure plant vigor. In the spring the growing vines are trained onto a special trellis system where the emerging buds, and later the clusters, are carefully thinned to an optimum level.

Throughout the summer the vines are positioned along the trellis wires and periodically hedged to enhance growth and improve fruit quality. Through active vine management and carefully controlled fruit production, we are able to maximize the varietal character in our wines.

Tasting the the wines make it clear why Chamard has won best Connecticut wine for the last ten years, awarded by Connecticut Magazine.

Varieties Grown

Chardonnay: 16 acres
Merlot: 1 1/2 acres
Cabernet Sauvignon: 1 acre
Cabernet Franc: 1 acre
Pinot Noir: 1/2 acre

Viticulture District

Southeastern New England

Wines Produced

Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Cabernet Franc
Gewürtraminer

Meritage
Rose`
Pinot Blanc

Winery Capacity

15,000 gallons/7,000 cases

Current Production

13,000 gallons/6,000 cases (current)

Distribution

Fine wine shops and restaurants in Connecticut
Select restaurants in New York

Facilities

20 acres of vines

Chamard Vineyards Open Until 8pm Friday & Saturday!

Make Chamard your last stop of the day on the wine trail or enjoy a glass of wine overlooking the vineyards on your way to dinner on the shoreline. Bring friends, bring food, bring your favorite music and we'll play it.

See you Friday & Saturday until 8pm

Hours

Tuesday through Sunday
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Open Fridays & Saturdays till 8:00p.m.
Closed on Most Major Holidays ~ please call or check the website
Tours and tastings year-round
Tours of the wine cellar Chamard Vineyards run at 1pm.