Celebrate St. Patrick's Day @ Haight Brown Vineyard in Litchfield

On Friday, March 19, Haight Brown Vineyard on Chestnut Hill Road in Litchfield is hosting two in-person events.

The first event from 5:30 to 8 pm on March 19 is a wine glass painting workshop. An instructor will guide you through the creation of 2 wine glasses to take home. There will be several sample designs for inspiration, or create your very own original design. No experience necessary. The fee includes instruction, materials, and a GLASS of WINE. Cancellations 7 days in advance for a refund. The cost for this event is $40. To reserve your spot click here.

The second event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on March 19 is a St. Patrick's Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Pairing. Participants will enjoy several Haight Brown wines paired with cheese & chocolate. Eat & drink, make some new friends and learn some interesting facts about wine. The class will be held indoors w/ appropriate distancing. Cancellations must occur 10 days in advance for a refund. The cost of this event is $35. To register click here.

About Haight Brown Vineyard

In 1975, Sherman Haight established the first winery in the state of Connecticut.  He worked with UCONN and Cornell to grow the state’s first vinis vinifera in the form of Chardonnay and Riesling, 1100 feet above sea level on Chestnut Hill in Litchfield.  He petitioned the state of Connecticut to create legislation recognizing farm wineries and contracted an architect to build a large Tudor-style winery building.  In 1976,  the structure and the surrounding vineyards became known as Haight Vineyard, the first established winery in the state of Connecticut.

 In 2007, Amy Senew purchased Haight Vineyards from Sherman Haight promising to uphold the tradition he had started over thirty years before. Amy renamed the winery Haight-Brown Vineyard in an attempt to preserve Sherman’s legacy while at the same time associating a new name and a fresh start with the winery.  Today, Amy Senew serves as General Manager of Haight-Brown Vineyard.

Haight-Brown Vineyard owns and leases over twenty acres for its winery and vineyards. The vineyard grows vinifera and hybrids including Chardonnay, Chardonelle, Marechal Foch, De Chaunac, Marquette, and Seyval Blanc. Its current vineyard capacity can yield upwards of thirty-five tons annually.