I was doing some winery research on Yelp and came across a glowing review that ended with, “I love this winery, I just wish it were closer.” I love that these wineries are *not* that close by. I live in Farmington, a town with many beautiful old houses, good places to eat and scenic beauty, but one of my favorite parts of time spent on the Connecticut Wine Trail is driving to the wineries. I get excited when I see ‘Connecticut Scenic Route’ signs, and I feel very lucky that I get to spend an afternoon (or a whole day) driving these back roads of Connecticut on the hunt for a glass of wine and a seat with a pretty view.
The drive through Litchfield County to Sunset Meadows is one of those exceptionally beautiful drives, winding through Litchfield and down Route 63. Once you arrive, the winery has a comfortable tasting room, lots of snacks to choose from (cheese and chocolate) and copious amounts of both indoor and outdoor seating making it a good place to visit year-round. I visited with Johnna, Sarah and Sean, and we are eagerly awaiting a return trip this fall.
A Day Trip to Sunset Meadows Vineyard
A Day Trip to Sunset Meadows Vineyard in Goshen, CT
You can make this a seriously romantic day trip by pairing it with dinner at one of the high-end restaurants in the area, or make it a more casual day with a hike at Mohawk Mountain before or after your stop at the winery.
Sunset Meadows
599 Old Midde Street
Goshen, CT 06756
Make it a winery hopping day with a stop at Miranda Vineyard.
Miranda Vineyard
42 Ives Road
Goshen, CT 06756
Mohawk is a nice, easy-but-beautiful hike to conquer pre-vineyard. I always tend to appreciate the winery visit even more if I’ve done some outdoorsy-type activity beforehand, and this hike is gentle enough that you can bring inexperienced hikers without worry they’ll be exhausted afterwards.
Mohawk State Forest
20 Mohawk Mountain Rd
Goshen, CT 06756
Foodies should hit Nodine’s known for their smoked meats, specialty mustards, and pate’s to take home, or to bring to the winery.
Nodine’s Gourmet Store
39 North Street
Goshen, CT 06756
There are so many great dining options in this area. I love At The Corner for post-winery burgers. Foodies rave over Community Table and De Capo.
At the Corner
3 West Street
Litchfield, CT 06759
Da Capo
625 Torrington Rd
Litchfield, CT 06759
Rooster Tail Inn
11 Cornwall Road
Litchfield, CT 06754
Community Table
223 Litchfield Turnpike
Washington, CT 06777
Places to go in and near Goshen, Connecticut
Goshen is part of Litchfield County. More things to see, eat and visit in the area: Things to do in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
Read more about the Connecticut Wine Trail.
1