Saltwater Farm Vineyard is set on more than 100 panoramic acres – 15 of which are planted with six varieties of grapes, and bordered by tidal marshes, a cove and vistas of Long Island Sound, near the historic New England coastal village of Stonington, Connecticut.
The centerpiece of the bucolic property, which has a small private airport dating to the late 1930s, is a World War II – vintage hangar, designed by the late architect John W. Lincoln, a colleague of Walter Gropius. The hangar, opening onto terraces and the vineyard, has been preserved and converted into a winery. The seamlessly renovated building showcases a vaulting roof, silvery milled aluminum exterior, the original interior wood sheathing and, dominating the airy room and gathering places, handsome and massive timber trusses.
Wine List
- Cabernet Franc
- Merlot
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
Facts
Est. 2003
Owners: Michael & Merrily Connery.
100 total acres; 15+ planted acres.
Annual Produced Cases: 1000.
Grape Varietals: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer.
