Fuente: Examiner
There are 19 local vineyards along the Connecticut Wine Trail. The vineyards have joined forces for the 2009 Connecticut Wine Festival. This years Connecticut Wine Festival will feature over 20 Connecticut wineries, food, artisans, crafts, and entertainment. The festival will be held at the Goshen Fairgrounds in Goshen, CT on Route 63. The Wine Festival will be on Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 12:00pm-7:00pm and Sunday, August 2, 2009 from 12:00pm-6:00pm.

Tickets are $25 for each day or $40 for the whole weekend. Tickets are only $10 for those under the age of 21 and designated drivers. Tickets can be purchased in advance at participating wineries for a reduced price of $20. Participating wineries include: Jones Winery, Bishops Orchards Winery, Hopkins Vineyard, Gouveia Vineyards, and Sharpe Hill Vineyard among others. Parking is free. Tickets include a wine glass, tote bag, 20 tasting tickets, specialty food samples, and entertainment. Entertainment will include the Shawn Taylor Duo and the Jerrod Cattey Double Trio. Tickets can also be purchased via phone with a credit card by calling (860) 677 – 5467 Monday-Friday between 9:00am-3:00pm, however, a $0.50 handling fee per ticket will apply to phone orders.

Glasses of wine will be for sale for $5. Bottles and cases will be sold at each winery booth. Additional tasting tickets are available for purchase at the wine festival.

Fuente: Examiner – – EE.UU.