Stonington Vineyards in Stonington, Hancock County, United States | Winery

Stonington Vineyards in Stonington, Maine in the United States, have been producing award-winning European-style wines for 20 years. We are open year round and we look forward to your visit.
Stonington Vineyards was established by Nick and Happy Smith in 1987, when purchasing 58 acres in the Stonington Uplands on which wine grapes had been planted earlier in the decade. The Winery was constructed in 1988/89 incorporating the latest in winemaking technology and the traditional methods of barrel fermentation. From the start, Mike McAndrew has been the Winemaker, garnering the reputation for producing quality, European-style table wines that have won numerous awards over the years.
Stonington Vineyards in Stonington, Maine, is best known for its barrel fermented Chardonnays and its proprietory blends Seaport White and Triad Rose. We also produce, as varietals, Vidal Blanc and Cabernet Franc.
Our vineyards are situated on south-sloping well-drained glacial soils. The proximity to the Atlantic Ocean provides us with a maritime microclimate not unlike Bordeaux with a long and relatively cool growing season.
The majority of our wines is sold from the Winery tasting room with the balance to fine restaurants and wine shops throughout Connecticut and small volumes to Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
We have many wine related goodies to choose from for gift giving and a great selection of gourmet treats for giving away or for that perfect party you are hosting.
At Stonington Vineyards in Stonington, Maine, we take pride in offering a real hands-on experience of a working farm Winery. An educated consumer is our best customer. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff makes your visit to Stonington Vineyards interesting and informative.
Stroll in the vineyards and see the seasonal changes in the grape growing process.