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Arrigoni Winery

3.5 (263 reviews)
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Overpriced sangria
Tammy G.

I've enjoyed coming here for years, but sadly, the appeal has started to fade. What hasn't changed is the beautiful scenery. There's plenty of seating--both out in the field and on the higher deck overlooking the wide fields bordered by thick woods. They often have live music, which for me is the saving grace. I've tried the wine, but we usually go for the sangria. Unfortunately, the cost for even half a plastic carafe feels very expensive, and I'm just not a fan of using plastic glasses. In my opinion, the place has gone downhill over time, and that's disappointing to see.

Enxhi B.

I love going to wineries!!! One of my favorite things to do! This winery was super cute! Lovely decor inside and out and some nice food and drinks options. We got the margherita flatbread and the Mango + blackberry slushies. All sooo good! We got to sit on one of the gliders and it was fun ! I took home a cider growler and it was likewise tasty.

Jazmin T.

Such an awesome day!! The weather showed out for us!! They had a musician out playing live music and an amazing selection of wines and cider!! We got the charcuterie board which paired great with some of the ciders! The store was so cute and had a great selection of wine and other cute items! Honestly I wish one of these was closer to Houston!!

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Josh I.

Service is quick and very friendly, and the music they have on weekends is well worth stopping in for. They've had very skilled musicians every time I've gone. I'd pay to listen to their musicians, it was very pleasant to spend a couple hours sitting in their presence just listening and vibing. I don't know much about wine but as far as atmosphere goes, this place is superb. Their outdoor seating is spacious and private, set well back from the road down a very small hill that leaves you feeling like you're at a private country club in a secluded yet welcoming corner of New England. Only complaint would be that the food, for the fairly steep price, is pretty run-of-the-mill. Dipping sauces tasted cheap, one even seemed like canned spray cheese. I wouldn't expect much as far as snack fare goes. But if you're there for the wine and the music, I would highly encourage a visit.

Kristen S.

I was pleasantly wowed by this place. I am a winery fan, and I have been to several in CT. Arrigoni is a whole experience. It has a rustic barnyard feel with indoor and outdoor seating. There is plenty of outdoor seating, which is covered too for those who don't want to be in the sun. There are also these super cute private seating areas that can be viewed and booked online. There is frequently entertainment on the weekends as well. The wine is flavorful, and there were obviously wine slushies (as pictured, with floaters!!!). Food can be brought or purchased. There is also a store with the cutest wine accessories and little finds. I stopped here at the end of the day and didn't want to leave. Will definitely return, and I recommend you do too!!

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Monica B.

Tried the white wine named Oasis this past weekend and I was very impressed. Perfect for summer, light and refreshing , even better when it's chilled! The live music was nice today, solo guitar, not too loud like last time, definitely made our experience more enjoyable. Service was very nice . I just wished they had buckets with ice so you can keep your wine chilled longer.

This is the reason I'm not surprised I got hit by a dead fly. Don't look up!! Gross.
Valerie R.

Servings have gotten smaller. Prices have gotten larger. My last visit was like a horror movie with the bugs everywhere. Including two dead bugs in my mulled wine, which caused me to lose 1/3 of my already tiny styrofoam cup of wine. (Hello, not earth friendly business...please use glasses like you show on your Facebook posts, enough with the styrofoam. It's not 1985.) When I quietly showed the bugs to an employee she took my cup, said "sorry about that", and walked away. Well, there goes $3 of wasted wine. It's just really not all that enjoyable here anymore. If you have to go, avoid the upstairs. If you do end up going up there, DO NOT LOOK UP. You will never be the same if you do. You've been warned! They also need to change their smoke detector batteries. The chirping of a fire hazard waiting to happen kills the vibe a little bit. Especially when you can hear it over the band.

Sheba W.

Such a great winery. I was helped by Erin. Her service was incredible! She recommended three wines which were River Bend, Oasis and Pearl. My favorite from the selection was River Bend. I also ordered food which was flatbread. I did enjoy the meal along with the wine. The place is small and cozy with a nice outside patio. I will definitely go back to try other things on the menu. Erin was a big help!

Lisa F.

Revisited after 9 years. They've really expanded! Unfortunately, the wine did not improve in my opinion. We also tried hard ciders-- not much better. Nice place to hang out with friends though! Ample parking and friendly staff. Tasting prices a bit more than anticipated and none of us bought anything to take home. Best thing we had was the slushie taster!

wine slushies
Elisa F.

First time back at Arrigoni and kicking ourselves for not visiting more often! Huge outdoor space, live music on weekends, appetizer tasting menu, froze, cider, and of course, plenty of wine! And did we mention they're dog friendly outside? They have servers walking around so you don't even need to go inside. You can even bring your own food spread like other vineyards. Great vibes we will definitely be here more often!

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Jennifer M.

This was quite a unique winery to visit! The wines were very enjoyable, I especially enjoyed the Rozy (Pinot Noir). The Sugar House which was a Maple & Apple wine was very interesting as was the Chocolate Love which was a Merlot & Cab Franc infused with chocolate! They also had a Mulled Red Wine that totally blew us all away!!!! It was so darn good! Massive gift shop, from candles, wooden signs, wine bottle holders, magnets, snacks, right down to Christmas & Halloween decor!!! This place had three levels of "stuff"! Plenty of seating and you are allowed to bring in your own food, however we just purchased a couple of their cheese and cracker plates, Yellow Corn Chips, Peach Salsa and Chocolate Covered Cookies! Made for a great treat while drinking it up!

a patio area with tables and chairs
Aaron F.

Arrigoni Winery in Portland, CT has always been nice but it seems to really improved since I was here in 2019. The wine selection is more diverse, the wine slushies are great and there are plenty of seating options with live music. Service was good! Looking forward tocoming back here soon!

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Great selection of wines and ciders! Some of the best CT wine I've had! The cabernet had great flavor was aged perfectly.

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Wonderful relaxing atmosphere, awesome staff, delicious products. Can't t wait to go back.

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Very nice winery. Great wine and the people who give us tastings were great. I would recommend it.

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Bergen House - Mead Flight

Bergen House

4.8(26 reviews)
3.1 mi

Never had Meade before and I'm kicking myself now. I'm not a fan of "hoppy" drinks, BUT the hoppy…read moreMeade I will drink and actually got me to venture down other "hoppy" lanes, like beer. Especially for someone who likes cider and wine, the Meade has a nice, refreshing flavor. The different flavor nodes of the honey make it sweeter and not bitter (personal preference). Awesome sit in areas with TONS of games for socialization with friends. In this order are my favorites!! Wally, Whip, Lemon, Bouchot, Ginga, Cherry, Hoppy, Pecan

Bergen House is a craft meadery that opened in Middletown, Connecticut in September 2020. It was…read morefounded by army veteran Talon Bergen. He first began experimenting with homebrewing when his brother-in-law gifted him a Mr. Beer kit. The first batch of Bergen's homebrew was awful, but the kit came with an interesting book that he read over and over again. He soon became fascinated with the science behind brewing and fermentation. Later on, a friend gifted him a bottle of homemade mead. Bergen's wife Emilie liked it much more than any beer she ever tried, so he decided to try his hand at crafting mead. Mead is a fermented beverage made from a mixture of honey, water and yeast. It is the oldest fermented beverage known to man (predating beer, wine and cider). Like his first batch of beer, Bergen's first batch of mead was also awful. After several months, Bergen finally began making mead that was drinkable. The Bergens later had an idea to open their own brewery. After seeing how many breweries that Connecticut already had, they instead decided to open a meadery. The Bergens found a space in Middletown's old trolley barn building to house their meadery and taproom. Although not the state's only meadery, Bergen House is the only one to have its own taproom for on-site consumption. I recently visited Bergen House for the first time after going for a long bike ride on the nearby Air Line State Park Trail. I was greeted by Emilie Bergen who was very friendly and talked to me about the different meads. There were eight different meads on tap during my visit. Each one has different spices and fruits added for flavoring. I ordered a sampler flight which featured "Crime Scene" (Rye Bourbon Barrel-Aged Sweet & Sour Cherry Mead), "Local Buzz" (Dry Mead made with local honey from Hilltop Apiaries), "Wally" (Off-Dry Mead made with wildflower honey, green tea and Citra hops), and "Grapefruit Meads Business" (Wildflower Mead flavored with rosemary, grapefruit & ginger). The latter two were my favorites! Emilie also gave me a small sample of "Bochet": a traditional French Mead made with wildflower honey caramelized before fermentation. I ended up taking home a growlito of "Wally", which tasted a lot like a honey-infused New England IPA. I had a great experience at Bergen House and I look forward to returning!

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Rosabianca Vineyards - Bianco Rosato

Rosabianca Vineyards

4.6(93 reviews)
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Rosabianca Vineyards is a craft vineyard and winery that opened in Northford, Connecticut in 2015…read more It was founded by Charlie Rosabianca. The roots of the vineyard go back several decades. Charlie's father Andrea Rosabianca immigrated to Connecticut from Amalfi, Italy in the 1950s. He had dreams and aspirations to become a farmer, but with a family to support he was unable to achieve that dream. He instead became a carpenter, but he always had the most beautiful gardens. Beginning in the early 1970s, Charlie took up the hobby of making homemade wine. In 2010, he decided to retire from his job and pursue his dream of opening a winery. In 2012, he and his family purchased a ten acre property in Northford with the hopes of turning it into a vineyard. They planted their first acre of Cayuga grapes in 2014 and by the following year the tasting room had opened to the public. Charlie dedicated the winery to his father (who had passed away in 1997), and all the wines are given Italian names as a tribute to him. In addition to producing wines with estate-grown grapes, Rosabianca also sources grapes from California. Several members of Charlie's family are also involved with the business, including his cousin Maria Calabrese, his daughters, and multiple grandchildren. My wife and I have visited Rosabianca Vineyards multiple times since they opened. They have an excellent repertoire of wines and some even pop up seasonally (I have a soft spot for their Holiday Rosé). Although the winery doesn't distribute, it's no big deal for us because they are just a short drive from our house. The property is beautiful with a nice outdoor patio area, gardens, and beautiful views of the vineyards. My family and I recently stopped by the winery for a visit; it was our first one since the pandemic. The winery recently renovated and made additions to their tasting room. We still opted to sit outside on the patio. We chose this particular day to come because we knew that they had scheduled a pizza truck to come. Sipping some local wine on the patio paired with delicious wood-fired pizza is always a good time! My wife and I ordered and shared a bottle of the winery's "Bianco Rosato": a semi-sweet blend of Gamay and Cayuga grapes that has aromas of watermelon and undertones of cherry, raspberry, and honey. We all had an excellent experience and we plan to return to Rosabianca again and again!

Really nice property with a beautiful patio area. Pricing is very fair. They offer flights and…read morebottles. They also have light snacks (popcorn, cheese, crackers). Service was great. Plenty of parking. Would go back!

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Chamard Vineyards

Chamard Vineyards

3.9(281 reviews)
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Who Knew? Father's Day 2026 was our first visit to Chamard, and from start to finish I couldn't get…read moreover 1. the simple existence of this restaurant 2. the exterior and interior 3. the service (blessed twice with Garret) 4. The Food and 5. the entire staff. Having just returned for a special family gathering (with a birthday thrown in), my brother, sister-in-law, and sister from West Hartford and Simsbury were blown away. I should note both my visits were in the daytime. Besides the rustic beauty of the vineyards, the grounds are lovely and set a peaceful tone for the restaurant. The interior is beautiful and with plenty of warmth and natural light from the windows. The walls are adorned with artwork for sale but tastefully done, as was a handcrafted bench (which I bought!) that allowed me an opportunity to sit and soak in this surprise dining experience. Our server for both experiences was Garret and honestly, we are spoiled - polite, upbeat knowledgeable and accommodating - even when he was the main server he never ignored our table. Every food course over two visits were nothing less than fantastic - from flavor to presentation the food was perfectly prepared. The server in taking the order and the wonderful chefs were both very accommodating for a member of our party with dairy allergies. From the website and now two visits this is not a winery tour or exclusive wine tasting spot - this is a beautiful restaurant that makes (in the basement) and serves their own wines - even the red is made on property from grapes brought in from out-of-state. I will be going back frequently and cannot wait for the colder months, holidays and dinner by their fireplace!

The service was mediocre at best. But the real sting was the inflated prices and food/wine that did…read morenot deliver. I could barely find my hamburger inside my brioche bun ($29). The wine - all made on the premises - was priced like an expensive glass of California or French wine and tasted like vinegar. This used to be a reliable place for a night out but now is so overpriced and reliably under delivered. The entrees are all over $30 and barely enough food for a small child. And Brussels sprouts - roasted? We'll visit your local grocer deli to get the same salad for a lot less. I would skip this place. Madison and Saybrook have comparable restaurants that are worth the hit on your CC. Ambiance ? Super. It is all they have going.

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