5 Best Wineries near Ledyard

“Great selection of red and white wines. We had Ledyard Sunset White wine which was semi-dry. We also had delicious cheddar cheese and crackers as we listened and danced to the live band. They have tables inside the building and on the outside porch and on the grass. Fantastic afternoon with delicious wine and live music. Check out their website for when they have live music.“

“An amazing venue and beautiful grounds. Fantastic wine and well organized.“

“My husband and I fell in love with Saltwater Farm Vineyard as our wedding venue the first time we went there together before we were even engaged. Oddly enough I had already been to the venue when I was in my cousin’s wedding here 6 years ago, but when Alex and I went to Saltwater Farm Vineyard for an oyster shucking class we had an awesome experience that cemented it as a part of our own journey. We chatted with Jess and Greg, and the owners Michael and Merrily for hours after the event. The day after we got engaged we went to Saltwater Farm Vineyard to celebrate and booked it as our venue the next day. The space is absolutely gorgeous. I love how intimate the venue feels while also having enough room for all of our guests. The flow of the events at Saltwater is seamless based on the layout. We had the ceremony in the vineyard, the cocktail hour outside/under the tent, and the reception inside. We were able to fit all 124 of our guests on the first floor, but we opened the second floor bar to open up the space even more. My three favorite things about the venue are the space itself, the natural ambiance, and the people. The space makes everything feel together, if you’re upstairs you can still see and hear the dance floor below, if you’re outside under the tent for fresh air or cigars you can still see and hear the dance floor as well. It’s all so connected keeping all of the guests having a similar experience. Additionally, the ambiance is amazing. I described my wedding style as simple but elegant. The lighting in the venue is so unique and is captured beautifully in photos whether the overhead lights are on or off. I also loved getting ready in the bridal suite on site so that I did not have to be transported after I got ready. The space has such incredible natural light which is great for getting ready photos. We also used the bridal suite for the wedding party to wait in while our guests were seated. It was so fun to watch our guests arrive and fill up all of the seats in the vineyard. It was a special moment watching all of our planning come to life. Merrily is very quick to respond and answer any of your questions. Jess and Greg are not only the nicest people and most helpful people, but they also made visiting the venue feel like we were coming home. Very honestly, the first moment I cried at my wedding was when I waved to Jess and Greg before going into the vineyard for my first look. It felt like everything had come full circle since the oyster shucking class all those months ago. I absolutely loved this venue and cannot speak highly enough about it. I cannot wait to go back and visit again. If you choose Saltwater Farm Vineyard for your wedding venue, you will not be disappointed!“

“We had our wedding at Preston Ridge! Megaen, the wedding coordinator, was wonderful to work with. She is attentive, organized, communicative and professional. They have plenty of back up plans for rain and other bad weather. The venue itself is BEAUTIFUL. Highly recommend using this venue if you want views, great wine, awesome staff and a reasonable price!“

“I was in the area and stopped by to see what Stoningtong Vineyards had to offer and I was not disappointed. Beautiful grounds, a lovely tasting room, and incredibly knowledgeable and helpful staff. I'm not much of a white wine person but I want to be so I asked for a recommendation, and Matthew was very helpful going through the tasting notes of their current selections. I tried the Seaport White and found a delicious and balanced white wine I enjoy! 100% a great experience and I would highly recommend Stonington Vineyards!“