Lost Acres Vineyard

Lost Acres Vineyard is a farm winery in North Granby, Connecticut, set on a former apple orchard that had been actively farmed since the 1700s. Owners Kevin Riggott and Michelle Niedermeyer bought the property in 2008, planted five acres of white wine grapes in 2010, and opened the tasting room the same year. The estate now grows about 3,000 vines, including Cayuga White, Riesling, Seyval Blanc, Traminette, and Vidal Blanc, which go into wines such as Wedge White, Clemons Springs, Dry Riesling, and Enders Reserve. Because Connecticut's climate favors white grapes, all red wines are made from California fruit, while the Old Orchard Apple wine uses fruit from neighboring Lost Acres Orchard. The winery produces roughly 2,000 cases annually, with fermentation, stabilization, and aging done in the underground basement of the winery. Visitors can step up to the bar in the barn tasting room for a flight of any five wines, no reservation required, or relax by the fireplace or outside among the vines and horses with cheese and antipasto plates. The property also hosts rotating art exhibits and live music, and runs a wine CSA.

Written by Ava from public sources. Not written or reviewed by the winery.