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The wine region of Western Connecticut Highlands

The wine region of Western Connecticut Highlands is located in the region of Connecticut of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Hopkins Vineyard or the Domaine Sunset Meadow produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Western Connecticut Highlands are Chardonnay, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Vidal blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Western Connecticut Highlands often reveals types of flavors of oak, tree fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, microbio or red fruit.

The wine region of Connecticut

Connecticut is a state located in the Southern NewEngland region of the United States, bordering the Long Island Sound to the south and Massachusetts to the North. Although it is not known for its wine production, Connecticut is nevertheless home to a craft wine industry that has grown steadily since the 1970s. Vitis vinifera and Hybrid grapes are planted throughout the state, and the best wines are made from Riesling, Chardonnay, St. Croix, Cabernet Franc and Vidal.