Updated review Still the best wine around and love the atmosphere. They always make you feel like family and encourage you to bring food to eat abs make memories. The wines are so drinkable and highly recommend the goshen farmhouse red. This place is great for full families and the kids love running through the vineyards and creating new memories. read more

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Eh.. Not much to rave about here. Their wines were nothing to write home about and the the service was just okay. Wish it wasn't in the wine trail passport because it only means we have to go back for our stamps! Luckily they aren't too far from Sunset Meadow! (One of the best) read more

Miranda Vineyard - Nothing to rave about! - Wineries Near Me - Goshen, Connecticut

Enjoyed some wine at a wine tasting in this Vineyard. The ladies/bartenders who took care of us were very nice, friendly and knowledgeable about the grapes and winemaking which takes place at the Vineyard. We visited because we were in the area and I remembered that Mrs. Miranda was a principal at one of our Bridgeport schools and she invited me several years ago. For $7 you get to taste 5 different wines and then if you like you can purchase a bottle or more if you like. The tasting room has several tables where one can sit and enjoy. They also have a patio where we were able to enjoy the beautiful weather along with a glass of wine. read more

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We first tried Miranda at the CT Wine Festival a few years ago and weren't super impressed, but decided to give them a second try at their location. We had some trouble finding it at first (there are signs that say "2 miles ahead" but then don't indicate which way to turn) but thanks to GPS we were able to locate it. You can choose six wines for the tasting, which is (I think) $7 for the tasting or $8.50 with the glass. The counter where we did the tasting wasn't very long and we kept getting pushed down to accommodate more and more people. I chose the chardonnay, vinho novo, cayuga white, woodridge red, goshen farmhouse red, and rose. The only one I liked enough to buy was the vinho novo (a new addition, apparently). It's never a good thing when the pourer says "it's a good sangria wine", since that means it's good if you add flavor to it. The grounds are pretty but nothing to write home about when you have other vineyards within a few miles with better views. Not my favorite. read more

Miranda Vineyard - Wine tasting list - Wineries Near Me - Goshen, Connecticut

The wine here is amazing! The wines are preservative free! The quality of every wine I tried on their menu was superb! Great tasting room atmosphere with live music almost weekly and the people behind the bar are so friendly and welcoming! I love coming here to drink a bottle, experience a tasting and sip the sangria! read more

Miranda Vineyard - Glass of Merlot! - Wineries Near Me - Goshen, Connecticut

Quaint, quiet tasting room in the middle of Goshen. This is a nice stop for part of your weekend day trip but I wasn't a huge fan of the wines from the tasting (no particular reason but there were some flavors and aftertastes that didn't settle well with me). It's a nice location and I'd love to give a few more selections a try but some of these aren't for me! read more

Miranda Vineyard - Wineries Near Me - Goshen, Connecticut

The woman behind the bar was far too engaged with her phone to acknowledge customers who approached the bar. It was as we were inconveniencing her by being there. She was very uninviting so we didn't stay long. However, Even though he didn't help my party, the man behind the bar was very personable and welcoming. I was thrown off buy the extra charge for the glass b/c of Covid, IMO you should have a free plastic option. If you do, the woman behind the counter couldn't be bothered to say anything. read more

The property and staff are nice. It's a quieter winery and very relaxing. However, the wine is not good. Each wine has the same underlying taste/aftertaste like spirits were added to it, if that makes sense. Almost like a sherry/port taste. I did not get a glass or bottle. read more

Definitely a place to skip... Though the wine was good, the seating area was small and the portions were teeny tiny. It was busy when we went, so I felt like I was chipped. The menu was confusing as you had to check off the wines you did not want. Best part of the visit, the $1 inch piece of Fascia's dark chocolate with chili, sea salt, and almonds. However, it is a beautiful place with a spectacular view. read more

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Gorgeous venue. Lovely CT wine. Your are not in Napa or French wine country so why people are comparing any of the wines to these regions is unknown. Take off your Napa expectations and enjoy the wine as it can be grown in the climate we have. That being said I would like to start with what a great place to spend a quiet Sunday tasting some lovely CT wine. For Connecticut wine,Maranda Vineyards is as good as any of the other locations we been to.The Vineyard itself is a gorgeous venue and the staff is knowledgeable warm and welcoming. If u have been to any other CT wine tastings you would know that all of the wineries use the annoying 1 ounce fillers. I am guessing this is a CT state regulation this is not unique to Maranda vineyards. Have a tasting buy a bottle or three and enjoy. . read more

Miranda Vineyard - Fall day wine tasting - Wineries Near Me - Goshen, Connecticut

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Well worth a stop on the CT wine trail. Plenty of room in the tasting area, a nice deck overlooking the vineyards, and plenty of seating for those looking to sit and relax. The wines were quite good and they had some gourmet chocolates (to taste with the wine) and a nice cheese selection to purchase and enjoy. We bought a bottle of the Woodridge Red to bring home and enjoy. read more

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We stopped by Miranda for a quick tasting during a tour of the CT vineyards but quickly realized that Miranda Vineyard and its wine should be left off the list in the future. The wine was unremarkable, and certainly not worth the prices of the bottles, but the sampling was a nice value at $9. The girl serving the sampling was pleasant but the woman who was apparently the proprietor was quite the opposite in demeanor and brought quite an attitude. Finally, the views of the grounds were also lacking, but the poor wine flavor and the undeservedly snobbish attitude truly soured our grapes. read more

Miranda Vineyard - A withering plant. An appropriate metaphor. - Wineries Near Me - Goshen, Connecticut

I really don't like Miranda. I haven't done a tasting there in years, but the first time I went, I really didn't like the wine. I go there every year to get a passport stamp, due to their close proximity to Sunset Meadow. The grounds are not particularly pretty and the tasting room always seems to have a funny smell. Today they had music, but it was indoors, and I'm not sure why. On a such a beautiful day, they should have had it outside so that people can enjoy the nice weather (as they do at Sunset Meadow). I do have to say they were perfectly pleasant today about giving us our stamps without a purchase, so I appreciated that. But I agree with Lesley M's review: "Definitely a place to skip..." read more

3rd stop out of 4 on the NW leg of wine trail. Not all that impressed. We arrived and it was pretty blah as far as decor goes. Not cozy or welcoming at all. There was a woman singing acoustic renditions of songs and she was good as far as the singing/guitar goes but when she would speak in between sets she had no personality, complete monotone.. zzzzzz. It seems that they were going for a coffee house vibe but it wasn't coffeehouse cozy at all. Its like trying to turn Genpop in prison into a coffeehouse vibe. As for the wine, decent, but the wine host was super young and trying way too hard, not natural at all in her conversation, it felt forced and corny, It's too bad because this vineyard is super close to our new place, but I wouldnt care to return if it was next door. read more

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I am saddened to see the reviews on here that aren't as glowing as mine is. First and foremost, this is absolutely a beautiful and bucolic location with staff that go above and beyond to make you feel a part of the Miranda Vineyard family, imparting their knowledge, while ensuring you're well taken of. Not to mention, the live music and saxophone playing in the background. I would say an ideal fall Sunday! I can't imagine someone not having a great experience here, and frankly, have found this one of the most enjoyable CT Vineyards I have visited. This is a must stop on the CT wine trail and I look forward to returning time and time again. Bravo and kudos to the Miranda Vinyard family and team. We enjoyed our time here! read more

Miranda Vineyard - We loved this place! - Wineries Near Me - Goshen, Connecticut

I haven't done a full tasting here so I can't comment on the entire selection of wines, but even still, I had the absolute best experience at Miranda a few weeks ago. Since I had a pretty work-packed weekend coming up, I took a quiet drive out to Litchfield on Friday afternoon to enjoy a couple wineries when they weren't at full capacity. My friend and I stopped into Miranda for a quick glass of wine but ended up staying MUCH longer than expected. As it was a weekday, we had the place to ourselves which makes all the difference when you're not competing for space at the bar with entire tours, bachelorette parties, and patrons elbowing through to get their wine passports stamped. We had such a lovely time chatting with Maria, one of the owners, about everything from the winery's history to her own career path (she's a former school principal), to her travels around the world, all while sipping a glass (ok, two glasses) of a REALLY lovely rose. I ended up buying a bottle. I also sampled Miranda's vinho verde and white port which were both delightful. Can't wait to come back! read more

Miranda Vineyard - Wineries Near Me - Goshen, Connecticut

Jeez... I don't even need to look at the date stamp - I can tell that my original review of Miranda was one of my first ever Yelps. Woefully overdramatized, laden with dumb jokes, the syntax of an eighth grader... On second thought, perhaps nothing has changed. I returned this weekend with a bit less booze in my veins. Miranda is a solid winery, but not the gem of Northwest Connecticut as 2012 Jason M. might lead you to believe. At the top of the list of criticisms: the once generous pours have turned stingy. Exactly half an ounce from the Vladimir Putin-sponsored wine spouts, and not a drop more. Also, the tasting selection process is downright weird. For $7, taste all of their wines except for two - pick the ones you don't want. Come on now. Considering the fact that you serve wine from a device ordinarily used to keep hamsters hydrated, I think you can let your patrons run the gamut. I especially like the Rosé. Manhood, here's the door. read more

I have since been back on a weekday and it was much more enjoyable. No wait and got to enjoy the wine a little more and got more of a story. Even got to buy a bottle this time! I like their rose. My friend I was with got a bottle too and it later exploded. They don't put much sulfates in their wine so can't let sit for too long. More of a drink that month bottle. read more

On the day we visited Miranda for a tasting, they happened to have a variety of smoked meats and cheeses for free sampling to pair with their wines, as they were looking for feedback to help them select pairings to offer in the future. We had a lot of fun snacking, drinking and mingling with other customers and the owners. You don't always get to meet the owners, so that was nice. They were exceptionally friendly, warm and chatty, and it was quite obvious that they take pride in their craft. Kudos to them. I really wanted to like the wine here. But unfortunately, the people at Miranda turned out to be a bigger draw for me than the wine was. We did end up finding one type we like - Woodridge White - so we bought a bottle and hit the road for the next vineyard on our list. read more

This is the first CT winery I have been to. Who knew you can grow anything as delicate as grapes in the unpredictable shifty weather of New England with humid summers and winter cold fronts. Yes, I'm a California girl who clearly has a snobbery attitude about wine, the environment, and gender equality. OH NO?! What a terrible way to be. Anyone have a problem with that must hate the world and in turn hate themselves. See, logic rules. I can't help it when I was born into a world of microchips, farm fresh foods, composting, and a plethora wineries in my backyard. Wine is cheap and one thing you realize is that good wine doesn't have to be expensive... it just has to be good! So, the wines offered by Miranda were decent and honorable. Nothing stood out to me and I actually didn't like most of their reds because they were too fruity for me. The whites were pretty good - Seyval Blanc. I also liked the Rose but it is a very sweet wine. The ladies serving up the wine and hospitality were helpful and welcoming. The tasting room was relatively small, but open and clean. $7 + tax for a tasting of 7 wines + free wine glass to recall your mediocre first experience. I do respect that they are pioneers to attempt to produce fruit in the unforgiving New England climate with frequent rains, frosts, and humidity so I hope good things will eventually come out of this place. Quick Tip - Bring your GPS if you plan on navigating to the various wineries on the CT Wine Trail. read more

The tasting room was lovely, overlooking the vineyard and rolling hills in the distance. We were hosted by the owner's wife, who knew her grapes and her wine, and was able to give us a plethora of information and history. Unfortunately, none of the wines really stood out to me. Not to say that anything was bad; everything was good but unremarkable. My favorite was the merlot, and the port that I paid $2 extra to taste. read more

Miranda Vineyard - Wineries Near Me - Goshen, Connecticut

I had heard mixed reviews on this vineyard, but I don't understand why anyone gives it a low star rating. Had a 6 wine tasting, loved 4, felt the other 2 were ok. Bought both the Woodbridge red and the Cayuga white because they were our favorite. The owner, Marla was fantastic. So hospitable and knowledgable. This was a great choice of vineyards on the trail. read more

Miranda Vineyard - Wineries Near Me - Goshen, Connecticut

Not impressed. Was there with a group last weekend. Firstly, the pours were exactly an ounce. It felt very mechanical. I get that you can't be giving full glasses to taste but there is a happy medium that could be obtained. The 3 whites I tried were not good. One of them smelled like cat urine. Not appealing to the olfactory!! The tasting room is large but the area where you stand and taste is small. People seemed confused as to where to buy wine. However, few were buying. I don't think I'll be back. There are more wineries nearby that seem like they are customer focused and willing to be a tad bit more generous with their pours. read more

Look, I'm not going to be too harsh on any place that is trying to make good wine. Let's face it, we need more good wine. We can't have enough good wine. If it weren't for good wine most of us wouldn't be friends and some of us wouldn't have been born! OK, that being said, Miranda is still trying. It was my least favorite stop on the wine tour so far. Most of the people I shared my perception of Miranda with agreed or were even more critical. I really didn't like anything about it. The wine, while far superior to urine, had a curious flavor. It wasn't anything that would make you curse as you spit it out, but I did consider spitting it out. The chocolate/red wine hype was contrived. The chocolate was fine but it didn't make the wine taste better and the wine might have imparted an indelicate finish on the chocolate. I left Miranda wishing I had skipped it. I'm not likely to go back but make up your own mind... read more

It's super cute here and their tasting room is bustling and busy. We went here after the wine fest. They offered a free tasting of everything you hadn't tasted at the wine fest, with proof of a wristband. it was quick and rushed but it was busy so it was to be expected. The wine is definitely not the best I've had. A bit sour, sometimes "boozy" tasting, very acidic...but all in all, not the worst. Definitely one to check out on Sundays since they have a cute outdoor space and live music read more

The Cayuga white is very light with a hint of sweetness. Maria and her family has a very airy and open tasting room. This is worth the trip to Goshen, CT. They are on the CT WINE TRAIL PASSPORT tour.. read more

Wine tasting. Most of the wines tasted of yeast and preservatives. One of my least favorite wineries I have tried yet. I waited over five minutes at the counter for service while people around me were served. I do not recommend this place. read more

Miranda Vineyard - Wine tasting at Miranda. - Wineries Near Me - Goshen, Connecticut

I'll start by saying that I have visted a LOT of vineyards on the CT Wine Trail. I appreciate that they are trying to do something local and I like supporting family owned businesses, but the wine here was not one of my favorites. They weren't necessarily bad, but just nothing too exciting. When we arrived, there were few cars in the parking lot, but there was a wait to do a tasting at their very small tasting area. We were confused right away by the process -- which was to cross off two wines that you would NOT want to have. There were something like 7 wines total, so it would have been easier AND more positive to check off the 5 wines you do want to drink. This would have started us off on a less negative note. Because there was a line, I did sort of feel like we were being rushed through the tasting. It would have been nice for these folks to have had extra staff to start up what appeared to be another tasting area on the other side of the house that they use as their tasting room. Also, while the setting was nice, there was virtually no one there enjoying a picnic or enjoying their wines and the nice weather. This did not seem to be somewhere where people stuck around for a period of time and just relaxed and took in the scenery and the wine, like other vineyards in the Litchfield area that I have visited. All in all, not a bad place, but could be more inviting to customers to get them to stick around longer and make the atmosphere a little more fun and exciting. read more

The woman who ran the tasting was friendly, the tasting room itself was nice and spacious, but man... the wine was bad. We donned our best poker faces during the tasting, but once back in the car it was evident that everyone had been thinking the same thing. In fact, we ran into a couple at our next stop on the wine trail who had been at Miranda with us, and they mentioned how bad it was too. I'm sure we'll give it another chance at some point, but for now I'm unimpressed. read more

The wine was better than last year. The service was great. So friendly. I really like visiting Miranda...

I really enjoy this winery. The staff is always friendly and the wine is good. It's small inside with limited space for tastings but the bartenders never rush you. Love the outside deck overlooking the vineyard. The live music I've heard is meh, it's always inside and seems too loud for the small space. Otherwise I highly recommend. read more

Just listened to some great music, had a picnic, and popped a couple of bottles of vino. They have lots of tables inside or out. Wine by the glass or bottle. Cheese and chocolate if you forgot to bring your own picnic. I spotted some board games over the fireplace for the next rain day visit. Worth checking out! read more

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Such a great place. The wine is very good. The staff is friendly and there is always something going on. Can't wait till Sunday after the goshen fair wine tasting. Going to Miranda vineyard to sit outside having a bottle of wine. One of the best prices in ct for wine. read more

Miranda Vineyard - Winner of 6 bottles of wine. Such a great place to spend the aftern - Wineries Near Me - Goshen, Connecticut

I recommend adding chocolates to some of your tastings, they have great options and it is a fun addition to the tastings! The Cayuga was wonderful this year, and I always find myself liking many of the wines. We look forward to our visit every year! read more

I have been coming to this vineyard since the day they opened their doors. My children have enjoyed the peaceful and beautiful grounds. Able to walk through the vines and truly appreciate hard work and a love for this labor. It is encouraged to bring you picnic lunch and sit back inside or outside while bonding with the nature that surrounds you. Sunday's always have live music. Kick back, enjoy some family and friend time, eat until your hearts content and have a great time listening to the music. read more

Started out well- the girl that ran our tasting was awesome and afterwards we settled in at a long table with our group to have some more wine and snacks. We were pretty much the only people there on a rainy Saturday and while we were laughing a bit and having fun we were hardly obnoxious. Rather than ask us to be a bit quieter one of the staff was very confrontational and degrading about our "behavior". As we were leaving someone else who I think was an owner said that we shouldn't come back? Crazy, we probably spent at least $500 and were treated like convicts. I wouldn't recommend groups larger than a couple go. Wine was okay. We should have gone to Sunset Meadows. read more

What a friendly vineyard! They have a unique and very personalized wine tasting experience with the Portuguese touch. read more

Miranda Vineyard - Portuguese Folk group at Miranda Vineyard Festival. - Wineries Near Me - Goshen, Connecticut

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my wife and I have been coming here for years but were extremely disappointed this last trip. We walked to the winery expecting to enjoy a glass or two for her birthday before returning to our family lake house which is less than a mile away. The moment we walked in the tasting room we were hounded for being intoxicated, interrogated for who we knew in the area, and reminded during each pour how we cannot be "drunk" at their establishment. Being a doctor myself and my wife a school teacher, we consider ourselves very responsible hence us WALKING to the winery. The hostility we felt was unparalleled. It is a winery, our conduct was more than respectful. Miranda, sorry to say you have lost some life long customers. read more

Driving through Litchfield county and stopping by vineyards is my favorite part of living in CT and Miranda is our favorite. The reds rival SMV around the corner but being at Miranda feels more like your visiting an old friend whose passion is making wine whereas SMV feels a bit commercial/bachelorette party destination. Plus Miranda is next to Thorncrest dairy (local wines followed by handmade chocolates!). Try the light, dry Woodbridge Red (& buy a case so you always have a drinkable house red at home!). read more

The wine was pretty bad. I can't think of one I had that I'd buy. About half of which I had to dump out. There were only about 8 people at the counter for a tasting and it took twice as long as the places that had twice or more people. The woman giving the tastings didn't have anything to add above and beyond what was written on the sheets. Live music was going on and way too loud for the small space. I would not recommend to anyone. read more