Sunset Hill Vineyard

Sunset Hill Vineyard is a family-run boutique vineyard on 12 acres in Lyme, Connecticut, with 2.5 acres planted to vines. The land has been in Matt Caruso's family for generations: Will Sawyer farmed it in the early 1900s, and Matt's father Salvatore Caruso bought the farm in 1974. Matt and his wife Donna Moore, whom he met in Los Angeles while exploring California wine country together, later recognized the Lyme homestead as an ideal spot for a vineyard. Their wine barn, called the Winehouse, hosts live music and was named to honor Amy Winehouse and the musicians in their family. The vineyard grows Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and St. Croix, and also offers limited releases including Zinfandel, Pinot Grigio, Orange Wine, and blends. Donna and Matt focus on one vine at a time and let the grapes do what they do naturally, believing the grape is the winemaker. Visitors can meet the winemakers, tour the vineyard, and relax on the deck overlooking the Chardonnay vines. The winery also releases a limited-edition Artist Series, with labels designed by local artists and a portion of proceeds donated to charities chosen by each artist.

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