Arguably Connecticut's finest vineyard: Sharpe Hill's wines have been awarded over 250 international medals. Take a walk through the vines before sitting down to a gourmet farm-to-table meal ($40 to $55) at the vineyard's Fireside Tavern. That is, if you phoned ahead well in advance – lunch and dinner hours vary and reservations are essential.
Sharpe Hill
Connecticut
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