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The Remote Winery In Connecticut That’s Picture Perfect For A Day Trip

Miranda Vineyard in Goshen, Connecticut, offers a charming and picturesque wine-tasting experience with award-winning wines and beautiful seasonal scenery.

Published Sep 8, 2021

Written by 

Lisa Sammons

Editor's Note: Miranda Vineyard is currently temporarily closed and listed for sale, as of September 2023.

Did you know there's a growing wine industry in Connecticut? We may not be quite at the name recognition of Napa Valley yet, but we have some gorgeous wineries in the Constitution State. We have nearly 50 wineries in Connecticut boasting an array of delicious flavors and varieties, and Miranda Vineyard in Goshen makes for a picture-perfect day trip!

One winery that we love is Miranda Vineyard. Located out in Goshen, this place is so charming.

Sign for "Miranda Vineyard" hanging from a wooden post, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.
Miranda Vineyard Goshen CT Wine Tasting/Facebook

Manny Miranda started Miranda Vineyard in 2001, and it was actually the first vineyard in Goshen. Manny learned to make wine from his father, who learned the art from his father and grandfather.

A glass of red drink sits in the foreground, with a lush garden and pergola in the background under a blue sky.
Miranda Vineyard Goshen CT Wine Tasting/Facebook

The winery was modeled after his family's Portuguese vineyard.

The winery is part of the Passport to Connecticut Farm Wineries program. The program started in 2006 and now includes a phone app where people can get virtual stamps for each winery they visit.

A table setting with two glasses of red wine, a bottle, a chocolate box, and a Connecticut Farm Wineries passport.
Jess Olson/Google Maps

You're welcome to enjoy the lovely outdoor deck throughout the warmer months. It's a great place to have an al fresco meal! For the winter, there's an indoor fireplace that's delightful to sip wine around.

A wooden pergola with hanging plants, surrounded by tables and chairs, near a house and green lawn.
Miranda Vineyard Goshen CT Wine Tasting/Facebook

This is a gorgeous winery at any time of year, but the fall foliage makes it particularly beautiful in the autumn.

A scenic vineyard with lush green vines and trees displaying autumn colors under a cloudy sky.
Monica Claros/Google Maps

There's something special about visiting somewhere where you can see every stage of development of what you are consuming. Seeing the grapes grow on the vine as you are sipping the wine that they will eventually become is a surreal experience!

Miranda's award-winning wines come in a number of varieties, including holiday wines, reds, and whites.

A scenic vineyard with a winding path, colorful autumn trees, and a large white house in the background.
Josh Castaneda/Google Maps

Their Goshen Farmhouse red is a particular favorite of Nutmeggers!

Have you visited any wineries in Connecticut? Share your favorites in the comments and you may see them featured in a future story!

For more information about Miranda Vineyard, or to order wines online, check out their website.

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