Stonington Vineyards

Loved this winery!! We were warmly greeted by Josh and Matt. The tasting was fun and educational. They happily answered all of our questions. They encouraged us stay and enjoy the outdoors. They offered suggestions for dining in Mystic. Overall, we would highly recommend! We joined the wine club and can’t wait to return!

Deb, Cheryl, and Lisa

I was quite disappointed with my visit to this winery. The overall atmosphere didn't meet my expectations, especially after experiencing the charm of Jonathan Edwards Winery and Saltwater Farm Vineyards. Unfortunately, we had to visit on a rainy day and were confined indoors. Upon entering, it felt more like a frat house than a winery, which was quite off-putting. The interior decor left much to be desired, and I couldn't fathom why we had to traverse through a dated kitchen to reach the tasting room. The outdated bathrooms added to the disappointment. In general, it seemed like this winery lacked attention to detail in every aspect. Including the random choice of dance music blaring from an echo dot tucked away in the corner of the winery which didn't align with the typical ambiance one might associate with a winery visit. The only redeeming feature was their outdoor space, which we couldn't enjoy due to the rain. I'm sure sitting outside on a nice day might offer a different experience, but I wouldn't venture inside this winery again. Additionally, the wine here was my least favorite of the three. I would recommend opting for the other two beautiful wineries in the area if you're seeking a more genuine winery atmosphere.

Great experience made better by your team member Josh! Our group of 7 arrived without an appointment and Josh graciously set us up in the back room where we could buy wine by the bottle. He noticed my knee was taped from a fall and immediately got me a chair and pillow for my leg. Such wonderful customer service and attentiveness will bring us back. Thanks for caring Josh!

I took my girlfriend for her 21st birthday. We were treated like royalty and Josh? Was very patient teaching us about the different types of wine. Such a great place! Highly recommend.

The day after my wedding I looked forward to a nice afternoon of drinking a glass of wine with friends and family. But upon arrival and throughout, the staff made sure to make us feel unwelcome. While trying to find a parking spot, my dad was told he would be towed if he did not move his car. The car was still in drive. How about helping a customer out before you berate them?
While we take responsibility for not making a reservation, we arrived very shortly after opening and stayed between 12-4. At no point was it full or even close to at capacity, and yet we were harshly berated for pushing together 2-3 tables in a corner of the patio. Over the course of our stay, many guests bought bottles of wine and snacks, as well as tastings and bottles to bring home. Despite this, the head lady in charge made sure we knew we had upset her on several occasions. Having visited a number of wineries in the area, this was uncommon for our experience. We will enjoy the bottle we purchased, but we will not be returning solely because of the staff. A little bit of compromise and a delicate touch would have gone a long way.

I saw great reviews of this vineyard and was hoping to stop by during a trip to Mystic and was so happy we chose to go. Just a 15 minute drive from Mystic, Stonington Vineyards is nestled in a beautiful area with a gorgeous view surrounding the winery. There was plenty of seating available both indoors and outdoors, but I definitely recommend taking advantage of the view outside weather permitting. All the staff were so welcoming and friendly. They regularly checked if our glasses need to be cleared or if we needed another drink. They asked about our wine and flavor preferences and provided thoughtful recommendations to taste before committing to a glass. The manager was especially attentive to every customer's needs. My partner ended up actually proposing to me here and they were so open and willing to making it happen. It felt like coming home to family and they celebrated with us the whole evening. We will absolutely be coming back here and I highly encourage you to make a stop here for a beautiful wine tasting!

So it was my 1st time here, my first time at a Vinyard and my first time doing a wine tasting. Nice elegant facility. We were a small group celebrating a Birthday. We were greeted right away by a friendly and comedic man. After reading the reviews I see now why he apologized for the outdated kitchen he led us through to get to the back room where we'd have our wine tasting and LOL it was not even that bad sheesh. We tasted 6 wines & bought a few bottles after. They had a live band outside off the patio. Patio area was accessible but seating was not permitted. The view of the vineyard was beautiful although it was fenced off with an electric fence. My only complaint or point of confusion is the group tasting being $22 per person when a bottle is about $20 each, almost makes more sense for each of us to just buy a bottle and taste it amongst ourselves? I also expected a little more formality with info/education about each wine. We did bring our cheese platter as it was encouraged but for some reason I thought they would have some cheese to offer, for free or purchase but there was none offered to us. They did have lots of crackers for sale as well as a little gift shop. Overall it was a nice and enjoyable experience.