About Gouveia Vineyards
Gouveia crowns a Wallingford hilltop with Portuguese-immigrant grit: Joe and Lucy Gouveia planted the estate and raised its great stone lodge, whose fireplace hall and wraparound views made bring-your-own-picnic afternoons a central Connecticut institution. Estate-grown whites and reds pour beneath timber beams while the vineyard rolls downhill in every direction. The lodge every trail visitor remembers.
Current tasting hours are Mon-Sat 11am-8pm; Sun 11am-6pm. Walk-ins welcome; reservations recommended. The tasting room is listed as wheelchair accessible; contact the winery about specific access needs. Call ahead on (203) 265-5526 to confirm current hours and availability before making the drive.
Joe and Lucy Gouveia's hilltop stone lodge: estate pours, fireplace hall and picnic-afternoon fame.
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The stone lodge,the great hall defines the visit.
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An immigrant estate,the Gouveias built it from the ground.
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Picnic tradition,bring-your-own afternoons are the culture.
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Hilltop views,the vineyard falls away on all sides.
"Estate-grown whites and reds pour beneath timber beams while the vineyard rolls downhill in every direction."
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Featured Wines
Red
Marquette
A cold-hardy red that delivers genuine Cabernet-like character in a Connecticut growing season.
★★★★☆
White
Cayuga White
Light, clean, and approachable, Cayuga White is one of Connecticut's best introductory wines.
★★★★☆
Hybrid
Seyval Blanc
Crisp and citrus-driven, Seyval Blanc captures the best of Connecticut's cool coastal terroir.
★★★★☆
Blend
Red Reserve
The winery's flagship red blend, a statement of what Connecticut viticulture can achieve.
★★★★☆
Tasting Experiences
Visit Website →Connecticut Wine Trail Flight
A curated introduction to the estate's best current releases, including CT Wine Trail exclusives.
$18 - $28 · Walk-ins welcome
Vineyard & Barrel Tour
A behind-the-scenes tour of the estate vineyard and barrel room, ending with a barrel sample.
$40 · Reservation required
Wine & Cheese Pairing
Local artisan cheeses paired with three estate wines, a New England classic combination.
$35 · Reserve in advance
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