Matt Caruso and Donna Moore founded Sunset Hill Vineyard in 2011 in Lyme, Connecticut. The vineyard grows Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and St. Croix on the estate. Most wines are made from grapes grown on their vineyard, including Zinfandel, Pinot Grigio, Orange Wine, and Blends. The Winehouse, their wine barn, hosts live music and participates in the Connecticut Passport Program.
No — Sunset Hill Vineyard does not operate a public tasting room. It's a production-only or by-allocation label, so its wines are found through retail, restaurants, or a mailing list rather than an on-site visit.
Sunset Hill Vineyard focuses on Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, St. Croix, Zinfandel, Pinot Grigio. Signature bottles include Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, St. Croix, Zinfandel, Pinot Grigio, Orange Wine, Blends. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Yes, Sunset Hill Vineyard is family-friendly and welcomes children. Kid-friendly estates tend to have space to move and something non-alcoholic on hand. Weekday visits are calmer than weekends.
Sunset Hill Vineyard is in Lyme, Connecticut. Phone: +1 860-598-9427. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
Sunset Hill Vineyard was established in 2011, giving the estate 15 years to develop its wine program and farming practices.
Sunset Hill Vineyard offers: Live Music. Seated or guided experiences typically include more context about the wines and the estate's approach. Worth booking if you want depth over breadth.
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: Closed | Thursday: Closed | Friday: Closed | Saturday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM | Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM Hours may vary seasonally. Confirm by phone or on their website before visiting.
Location
5 Ely Ferry Rd Lyme, Connecticut, United States of America
