About Chamard Vineyards
Chamard brought corporate polish to Connecticut wine: Tiffany & Co. chairman Bill Chaney planted the Clinton estate in 1983, and its estate Chardonnay built the state's first serious varietal reputation, French-influenced wines from stone-walled shoreline vineyards.
Today the property pairs the winery with a farm-to-table bistro, making it the shoreline's most complete wine destination. Where Connecticut wine first wore a suit.
Tiffany chairman Bill Chaney's 1983 Clinton estate: the Chardonnay that gave Connecticut its first serious varietal name.
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The Tiffany connection,chairman Bill Chaney planted the estate.
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Estate Chardonnay,the state's first serious varietal reputation.
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Stone-walled vines,the 1983 plantings frame the shoreline property.
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Bistro attached,farm-to-table dining completes the visit.
"Tiffany chairman Bill Chaney's 1983 Clinton estate: the Chardonnay that gave Connecticut its first serious varietal name."
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Featured Wines
Red
Cabernet Franc
Connecticut's benchmark red, elegant, earthy, and at home in cool New England conditions.
★★★★☆
White
Chardonnay
Crisp and mineral, Connecticut Chardonnay shows remarkable freshness from the Long Island Sound influence.
★★★★☆
Hybrid
Traminette
CT's most aromatic white: spiced, floral, and distinctly New England in character.
★★★★☆
Red
Baco Noir
A workhorse cold-hardy red with real depth and complexity for those who seek it out.
★★★★☆
Tasting Experiences
Visit Website →Estate Tasting
Five pours from the seasonal portfolio alongside knowledgeable staff guidance.
$20 · Walk-in friendly weekends
Private Tasting Event
Customized private tastings for groups up to 16 in the estate's event room.
From $45/person · Advance booking required
Sunset on the Vineyard
An evening tasting experience on the estate grounds as Connecticut's skies turn golden.
$35 · Reserve in advance
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