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Jonathan Edwards
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Owners:
The Edwards Family
General Manager/ Winemaker:
Jonathan Edwards
74 Chester Maine Rd
North Stonington, CT 06359
Phone:
(860) 535-0202
Fax:
(860) 535-2662
» Website
Wed - Sun 11-5pm
Tours:
Visitors are encouraged to take a tour of our winery during our normal
hours.
Group Tours:
Call winery for information.
From Route 2 East:
- Go left at traffic light onto Main Street - At stop sign go left onto
Wyssup Road - Take 3rd right onto Chester Maine Road - Winery is at the
top of the hill on right
From I-95
- Take exit 92 to Route 2 West - Bear right on Main Street into the Village
of North Stonington - Bear right on Wyssup Road in Village Center - Take
3rd right onto Chester Maine Road - Winery is at the top of the hill on
right
Click here to see a detailed map.
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Located in the quaint town of North Stonington, Jonathan Edwards Winery is situated on a beautiful hilltop near Mystic Seaport and other coastal attractions. Established in January 2001 by the Edwards family, the winery, overlooking the Long Island Sound and Connecticut shoreline, is the ideal place to enjoy our premium Napa Valley wines. The winery is located inside of a converted 1880 dairy barn, and is adorned with an elegant stone patio. The patio, tasting room, deck, and picnic areas are all ideal places to spend an afternoon. Whether you are a family on a weekend getaway, or a serious wine connoisseur out to enjoy intricate wines crafted from select Napa Valley vineyards, you are sure to enjoy yourself. The Edwards family has put a tremendous amount of love into our wines, and we hope that this spills into any occasion in which our wines may grace your table.
The Wine
Jonathan Edwards Winery is quickly gaining a reputation for creating premium quality Napa Valley wines. While living in Napa Valley, winemaker Jonathan Edwards carefully selected grapes from specific vineyards each chosen to enhance the grapes varietal characteristics. These vineyards were then placed under long term contracts with our winery which ensures product consistency. During harvest season our grapes are hand picked under our direct supervision, and then immediately begin their transition into wine in California. Jonathan does this to maintain optimal freshness and stability of our premium wines. The young wine is then brought to Connecticut in refrigerated trucks to begin 12-18 months of barrel aging and bottling. This allows us to bring the best the West Coast has to offer to your doorstep. Jonathan Edwards Winery currently features Napa Valley Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Zinfandel. We will also be featuring Estate Connecticut wines as our vines come to fruition in the next few years. Our Estate wines will include Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Cabernet Franc.
The Vineyards
Upon purchasing the winery, previously called Crosswoods Vineyards, all of the vineyards had to be removed due to years of neglect. Sad though that may seem, it provided an excellent opportunity to start fresh and utilize the latest technology in our vineyards. Located nine miles from the coast, our site provides us with moderating temperatures from the Long Island Sound which extends the fall season for optimal grape maturation. Being perched on the South side of a hill allows for full sun exposure for our grapes and excellent airflow to dry off our vines after a summertime shower. Additionally, an extensive drainage system known as "tiling" has been installed throughout our vineyards. Every vineyard row now has a drainage tile to allow excess water to drain down and out of the vineyard, allowing warmer soils in the spring, increased aeration in the soil, and prevention of excess moisture in the winter. Our vineyard is the only fully "tiled" vineyard in New England and we believe this gives our site a distinct advantage. We at the Jonathan Edwards Winery believe that fine wine is truly created in the vineyard.
Unique Offering
Aside from the spectacular panoramic views including the Connecticut shoreline, our winery situated on nearly 50 pastoral acres truly maintains the vintage New England character. Complete with fireplace and a custom built wine bar, our tasting room evokes the mixed spirit of Napa Valley within Connecticut farm country. The winery also features a retail gift shop, a deck overlooking the vineyards and patio made of stones dug from our own fields. The Winery is the perfect location for your special event or corporate function. We are open Wednesday through Sunday 11am to 5pm for tours and tastings.
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