Jonathan Edwards Winery

Spring Winefest at Jonathan Edwards Winery

About

Jonathan Edwards Winery is situated on a beautiful 48- acre hilltop of farm country not far from the coastline of Mystic and Rhode Island. The Edwards family has taken a unique approach to providing you with the best wine tasting experience possible. Jonathan Edwards handcrafts both premium Napa Valley, California and estate Connecticut wines to highlight each coasts' unique climate. The two diverse product lines complement each other and allow our guests to sample delicious wines that showcase what each area is known for. We welcome you to come visit our classic New England style, state-of-the-art winery for a personalized experience in a warm, relaxing atmosphere. We want visitors to be able to share part of their day with us; taste our wines, take a tour of our winery and vineyards, enjoy a picnic, and browse our gift shop for wine related items and special local treats. Each season has its own unique charm, and we encourage you to visit whenever you can steal some time for yourself, with your family, or as a romantic retreat.

Location Description

Located in the quaint town of North Stonington.

Features

  • New England style, state-of-the-art winery.

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Winemaker

Michael Harney - Winemaker

Met his wife on a cross country biking trip, from Seattle to DC.
Enjoys sleepless nights thanks to his young daughters, Lillian and Elizabeth.
Has a blazing fast wiffleball pitch.

Justin Sutherland - Assistant Winemaker

B.A. Johnson and Wales University 2009

History

North Stonington, CT has a history rich in both agriculture and industry. Thanks to its many waterways early mills sprung up with such a proliferation, that the downtown village was once known as Milltown. Although the milling industry is long gone, the agricultural nature of the town continues. Anyone who drives the back roads of North Stonington will see some of the most beautiful farms anywhere. The Edwards family is proud to have joined this longstanding history and agricultural life.

This farm is situated on Chester Main Road, and was indeed once the Chester Maine Farm. The farm was a classic New England dairy and cattle affair for over a century, and early maps of town show that during the 1700′s this was once the Williams Homestead.

In the late 1970’s the farm was donated by Carol Maine to a church in town and it was subsequently sold to a family who started Crosswoods Vineyards in the early 1980’s. Despite a massive effort, a stunning renovation of the barn and an aggressive expansion of the vineyard, success was ultimately elusive and the winery closed. During the next decade a portion of the land was subdivided but the heart of the farm was preserved. In 2000, 48 acres were purchased by the Edwards family. The property included the winery, the historic farmhouse, overgrown but very fertile fields, and even the original “3 holer” outhouse. Farming continues to this day.

How we started:

Jonathan Edwards Winery was created from the simplest of concepts—make great wine and enjoy life more often. My parents, Karen and Bob, and I made that commitment to this concept from the beginning.

As New Englanders, our early focus was on the emerging wine industry of the North East, and our commitment to making the best wines possible expanded our horizons nationally. In 1999, the continued thirst for knowledge and expertise took us to the beautiful Napa Valley, and in 2000 we enjoyed our first harvest. As grapes were crushed and young wine fermented, the reality of the Jonathan Edwards Winery truly began to take shape. Since that time, not one harvest has been missed and we continue to have access to some of the best vineyards in America.

Despite the simplicity of the goal — to make great wine — the realities of merging a west coast operation with a desire to live on the east coast seemed daunting. The perfect answer was found in the charming town of North Stonington, CT. In 2000, the former Crosswoods Vineyards was purchased, the Napa Valley wine was brought east, and the rehab of what is now the Jonathan Edwards Winery began. Twenty acres of vineyards were planted in Connecticut and the bi-coastal nature of this winery was born.

The Team

Jonathan Edwards - General Manager, Co-Founder

Proud father of 2 amazing children (Alex and Grace).
Avid down hill skier–the faster the better.
Enjoys raising “heritage breed” animals.
Makes a mean meatball.

Robert Edwards - West Coast Operations, Co-Founder

Loves chemistry and engineering.
Calls Philadelphia home but is never there more than six months of the year.
Completes the daily jumble, crossword, and suduko puzzles before the sun shines each day.

Karen Edwards - Co-Founder

Enjoys spending the summer in Cape Cod with grandkids (and Bob of course).
Lives in St. Helena in Napa Valley for six to eight weeks of the year.
A fierce competitor in the Cape Cod Olympics (events include: sailing, swimming, ping pong, and dog-belly- rubbing).

Erica Cyr - Director of Marketing and Events

Loves scouting & purchasing works from emerging artists on Etsy.
Has lived in Berlin, Stockholm & Costa Rica-further feeding her travel obsession.
Free time is spent with her husband & two girls, Lucy and new baby Ella.
Enjoys renovating their 1920s bungalow in Mystic. Feels like they will always be renovating their 1920s bungalow in Mystic.

Andie Martin - Tasting Room Manager

This Southern-girl-at-heart grew up in Arkansas and attended Tulane University in New Orleans.
Can knit a sweet scarf.
Enjoys cooking and hanging out with her husband and her boxer, Travis. Subsequently, Travis eats very well.

Christian Moore - Vineyard Manager

Plays bass, guitar, and sings in a local band.
Favorite music artists include Company Flow, Ramones, and Ornette Coleman.
A champion fantasy sports player, holder of several league titles.
A huge fan of the New York Mets and still clinging to the dream of the 1969 World Series.

Guy Nagy - Grounds and Maintenance Supervisor

Studied abroad in Europe.
Big Boston Sports Fan.
An identical twin–don’t ask me for my brothers number.
Yes my name is Guy and no it is not short for anything.

Mark Scherer - Director of Distribution

Backpacked through Europe.
Has lived in Vermont, Nantucket, and Boston.
Enjoys running, basketball, skiing, and squash. Refuses to wear those short shorts while playing squash.

Susan Denice - Rhode Island Sales

Digs a good hot yoga class.
Was a commercial photographer for 15 years before joining the wine world.
Loves hanging out with her dog Lucy.
Enjoys getting down to some 90s rap. Also regrets some of her fashion choices during that decade. We all do, Susan.

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Hours

Open Daily from 11-5. Tours at Noon

Address

74 Chester Main Road
North Stonington, Connecticut 06359
United States

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