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Arrigoni Winery
1287 Portland-Cobalt Rd, Portland, CT 06480, United States
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El
Review №1

Great girls day with my bestie Betsy! Our waitress Tina was AWESOME! We did the wine flights, cheese/crackers, frozen mango/blackberry & a glass (or two :) of Rosso. Very enjoyable. The musical duo was talented & engaging! Inside there were lots of cool wine chotzkis for sale. My fav was a Corks are for Quiters T-Shirt! Just wish they had a larger size available. Thank you Arrigoni for a wonderful day!!

Ma
Review №2

Very friendly and well staffed. Our waitress,Francesca, was new and did a nice job. Flatbreads delicious. Classic & premium flights nice local wine. Frozen slushies excellent. Enjoyable acoustic guitar. Very Covid safe outdoor seating and service. Just before we left someone started smoking. Wish it had been smoke free.

Je
Review №3

Very nice place. The wine was good and the people that works there are very friendly. My only call out for this place is if they have another fire pit or some kind of heat next to the tables it would even be better and I think more people would probably come visit. If youre planning of coming in October I highly suggest bring a jacket or blanket because its very cold. Love that they allow you to bring snacks however wish they would have food there.

Be
Review №4

Great wine, relaxing atmosphere. Music was awesome.Enjoyed the pumpkin wine.The day was perfect my husband and I had a great time.

MM
Review №5

Great outdoor space. A bit weird set up that there is a wine tasting area only but then if that gets full they break the rules and let anyone sit anywhere eventually . You can bring your own food and have a picnic

An
Review №6

Run by a family with more than a century of winemaking heritage, Arrigoni Winery is on 200 acres of fertile farmland set between the Connecticut River and Route 66. You can pause at the winery’s tasting room to sample some of Arrigoni’s 14 different varieties, made from estate-grown Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Vidal Blanc and more.There’s a lovely sunset patio and a covered pavilion with outdoor heaters and a fireplace for chilly evenings.Choose from a classic or premium tasting (5 wines each), both of which come with a souvenir glass.

b0
Review №7

Great hidden gem in Central CT. I heard the wine was amazing, but I stuck with ciders that were all delicious! Great vibe also with live music and beautiful outdoor seating with some indoor options. Ill be back!

Ke
Review №8

Went here on a Friday night, live music was playing, but not too loud to carry on a conversation. Tables are widely spaced and comfortable, waitresses were attentive. You may bring in your own food, but absolutely no water or outside drinks. Seating looks out over vineyard .

Mo
Review №9

Went yesterday for the first time and although the atmosphere was great I will not be going back. I understand with everything going on with covid that businesses are doing the best they can but this place is very disorganized. Our waitress forgot to put our order in and we waited two hours to get a flatbread pizza and cheese with crackers. Then our waitress told us that she dropped the pizza and offered to take it off our bill which was fine but she did not even check in with us to see if we received our food so we had to flag her down. Wine was mediocre.

Je
Review №10

Horrible experience with the blonde outdoor bartender tonight. We asked to taste some wines before we bought a full bottle, so we would know we like the wine we bought. She didn’t mention that she would charge us for every wine we tried. Then charged us for 7 extra wine tastings when we only tried 3. Go Inside to buy a bottle unless you want to get ripped off. Also don’t get the stop and shop 0.50 cent cheese plate. Otherwise good atmosphere.

Li
Review №11

Had a lovely day at the winery. Wine was so so (its New England, after all) but the ambience and live music more than compensated. Highly recommend this venue.

An
Review №12

Love Arrigoni Winery! The wines are wonderful and slushees are refreshing on a summer day. The flat bread is delicious. And you can also bring your own food. They have great live local music talent during certain hours . The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. It really is a fabulous place to spend time. I totally recommend it!

je
Review №13

We had the pleasure of meeting Amy what a sweet doll she is. Her energy was so pleasant and we enjoyed just talking to her she is just so beautiful inside and out. This place the vibe is just what you need. Be sure to ask for any she is bubbly and just what is needed. We absolutely love her and I’m sure you will too!! Sunday funday!!

Ro
Review №14

Arrigoni Winery is hands down my favorite winery in CT! Such a fun place to spend a day with family and friends. The staff is friendly and attentive, the atmosphere is fun and diverse and the landscaping is picturesque! The variety of wines are so delicious and give their guests options for every palette. Their wine slushees are a must try! Once you try it, it’s pretty addicting! They have live entertainment daily with plenty of seating outdoors under tents, umbrellas and a pavilion. If you want to bask in the sun, there’s plenty of room to do that as well It’s pet friendly too! Highly recommended to visit and come back week after week!!!

Ta
Review №15

We’ve been here before and it’s been fine. Today we ordered a flatbread pizza when the waitress came to our table, waited almost an hour, then realized it wasn’t coming. Went inside to cash out our tab and I explained that we never received our pizza and wanted to make sure it wasn’t on our bill. The girl told me I needed to go to the other checkout line because she didn’t have authorization to do so. Waited in the next line where another girl told me I needed to speak to the manager. Waited again. Then the manager gave me some sob story how “the waitress was backed up and it’s not her fault”. No apology for the fact that we ordered food that we never received. Come on, almost an hour for 1 flatbread pizza?! What a joke. We were warned not to come here recently by our friends. Our mistake. We should have listened.

An
Review №16

Cant believe I havent been here before. Great setting. A must go and the pumpkin wines are very good.

Li
Review №17

This is my Favorite CT winery! A larger selection of better wines than any other vineyard we’ve tried. They have a great setting and atmosphere. We always go for the live music. There’s PLENTY of outdoor areas, covered or not, so social distancing is not an issue. The wine slushees are also a Must!

Ch
Review №18

My wife and I like drinking wine. We really enjoy Arrigoni. The staff is always pleasant and the live music is great. Outdoor grounds are picturesque. We like sampling the wine, picking our favorite and then sitting down and enjoying a bottle. Highly recommend.

sa
Review №19

Very busy on weekends. Prices for wines range from the mid $20 to $50 a bottle. You can bring your own food but no drinks including water.

Ch
Review №20

Came here for a few events and had a great time each time. Good wine - my favorite is the Red Select, delicious slushies, great atmosphere and entertainment. The yoga events are fantastic and I highly recommend! Check them out for yourself, you wont be disappointed!

Jo
Review №21

First, we were told to sit down and someone would come out to help us. Well, after 15 minutes of waiting and watching workers pass us by, we finally stopped one of them to ask if we could be served. This is because they have no systems in place and it’s just people coming and going and no one knows what to do or where to go. So we did a tasting and they offer an extra tasting for extra money, but when we asked for that, we were told they are not doing that currently. Well, no one told us that we came in and stopped at the desk. We even told them we were doing the tasting, and they failed to tell us. Next, we see all these people bringing in food. Well, that’s not the problem. The problem is that my wife specifically called and asked as we like to bring what we like as their menu is extremely limited. We were told that at this time no food is allowed. Well, that doesn’t look good when so many people have food that they brought in. My wife spoke with the owner who didn’t have much to say about it, which in itself is another problem. The wines are ok and the food was good, but over priced. I get it though, we are in different times and small businesses need to charge what they need to in order to survive. In conclusion, rules are rules, you obey them or go elsewhere, and they need to have the proper systems in place to operate, which in my opinion they absolutely do not.

Br
Review №22

This place is definitely our favorite winery in CT! Their wine selection is fantastic, with almost 30 different wines, you can definitely find something you’ll love. Their slushees are AMAZING, especially on a hot summer day! I’d give this place 6 stars if I could... 10/10 recommend trying Arrigoni if you haven’t yet, you’ll be happily surprised at how much you love it!

Al
Review №23

Beautiful area to sit and relax. They had live music on the patio and the wine tasting was great. I would definitely suggest buying the regular package and premium package then sharing. Things are pretty pricey.

La
Review №24

Great staff, service, food and of course wine. Games too.

Ja
Review №25

Slushies are really good. White wines from premier listing are very good. Flat bread pizza just OK. 12 to 13 dollars for a glass of wine, slushie, or small strip of mediocre pizza a little too much in my opinion. Wait staff very personable and quick turn around with orders. Sunday had entertainment and was nice to under the outdoor tent. Will come again, but will bring my own food.

Je
Review №26

We love Arrigoni! Every time we have been there we have received excellent service. The staff is very welcoming and knowledgeable about the wines they serve. The “Red Select” is definitely our favorite but the slushees are also a must on warm spring/summer days!

Je
Review №27

Great atmosphere! You may bring your own food..had music..was great!

Pa
Review №28

Great wine, wonderful atmosphere and excellent customer service! This is the best place to relax with family and friends and enjoy the flatbreads and wine. Every time I’ve been here the musical entertainment has been awesome. Definitely my go to place!

Mo
Review №29

Having a wonderful time !! Wine slushies are awesome ️️️

Je
Review №30

Wine was delicious! Servers were attentive and knowledge. Management/ Owner even went out of their way to take pictures for us. Highly recommend. It’s an hour away from me but I will surly be back!

Ev
Review №31

Drinks were good. Staff was pleasant. Prices were a little high for what you get but overall was a nice experience.

Me
Review №32

We had a party there and our waitress was SO amazing! The singer, Victor was great as always. We love this place and will always continue coming back.

Br
Review №33

Great wine, snacks are pretty good as well. Plenty of outdoor seating both in and out of the sun. Highly recommend their slushies.

L
Review №34

Had a great time at Arrigoni. The perfect place for a social distancing low-key bday celebration. Will be back for sure!

Li
Review №35

I found the place NOT following sanitary guidelines outside. The waitresses were NOT wearing gloves cleaning up. Also the tables were NOT CLEANED or SANITIZED. I suggest you bring your own sanitizer to clean tables and chairs.

Do
Review №36

Scenery is beautiful. Wine tasting was different

Ca
Review №37

Absolutely LOVE Arrigoni! Definitely our favorite winery in the area! Their live music performers & staff are always amazing... We love their flatbreads too, the margherita is our favorite

Ke
Review №38

Best wine.....go check it out

Je
Review №39

If i could give this less than 1 star I would. I was excited to go there this past Friday as I was finally getting to celebrate a birthday with many of my friends some of whom traveled a far distance to be there. The evening started with an umbrella hitting me in the face after a strong breeze uprooted the table umbrella. A worker arrived at our table not to check that i was ok but instead to scold us because unbeknownst to us personal water bottles are a no no and we each had one. If it wasnt enough to be scolded once a new worker by the name of tina charged our table very rudely and began reprimanding us of all the things not allowed. She never once asked if i was OK or even said hi to us. She had a scowl on her face and was so impolite. As more guests showed up she continued to remain close by and anytime someone sat down she ran over and scolded thst if she didnt like something. At this point we had already ordered many bottles of wine and slushies we were so uncomfortable but didnt want to leave as we had just all arrived. However, once my husband arrived again with a water bottle apparently tina just couldnt hold herself back and asked him to leave. When he asked what he did wrong she yelled at him for having a water bottle he had no idea was not allowed as he had just arrived. We finished out wine closed our tab which was very large after a half hour and would have surely been bigger. Unfortunately we will not be back again and neither will our friends. Its sad that tina does not know how to interact nicely with spaying customers.

A
Review №40

5 stars is not enough for how incredibly fun, knowledgable, and caring their staff are. All this on a super hot day, wearing masks, doing fabulous social distancing, and entertaining the guests. I still cant quite believe how much fun I had with my best friend there, and how much it felt like I was actually with a huge group of friends thanks to the staff! RaeRae!!! You are the best! Amy(i) Im jealous....and you were so wonderfully playful too! And Erin thank you for your amazing service! Wine & food were awesome too which is why we thought we went in the first place! Thank you so much for making our week!!! I cant wait to go back! Everyone should give them a try and sit in the beautiful surroundings. Lots of funny items in the shop too!! Oh, and did I mention the wine slushy? I never drink things like that....well I never USED to drink things like that. Thanks for the recommendation RaeRae!!! Much love!!! Ami (spelled correctly) #nobacon

Ki
Review №41

Fav winery in CT thus far! The wines are delicious especially the “Bubbly Rosy” is a must try. The wine slushies are soooo good! Perfect for times when you just need an ice cold refreshing drink. You can’t even tell there is wine in it but wait until it hits you! Arrigoni winery is really a vibe when you just want to relax with some friends & family. Not only that but they are kid friendly! Me always having my son with me, I know I don’t have to worry because he loves all of the antiques that are outside! The ambience is very unique. Every time I come here I forget that I am even in CT. Owner always takes care of my needs & this will always be my go to winery in CT. Highly recommend!!!

Jo
Review №42

Lovely place to taste wines and enjoy delicious flatbreads. The staff is super friendly and the wine slushies incredibly refreshing!

Ma
Review №43

5 star. Good wine good atmosphere will be back. Music was OK

Jo
Review №44

Great place! Had a tremendous time!!

Ch
Review №45

Nice place with friendly staff.

Je
Review №46

Absolutely love this place, great wine, kind,warm and friendly staff. Beautiful grounds really good prices. Will defiantly be going again

Ke
Review №47

Great music, good wine, terrific atmosphere

Jo
Review №48

Tchotchke like on the inside, beautiful on the outside. Come for the slushy wine drink (make sure to mix them together for extra deliciousness). Farm stand next door.

Mi
Review №49

Place is nice. staff was a bit rude. i would come back though.

Ro
Review №50

Such a great place. Watch out for the brain freeze the wine slushies induce.

Ca
Review №51

A friend and I went on a Sunday afternoon. Really enjoyed the wine and service. We even got a few free tastings of other wines not on the classic tasting list before choosing a glass to take outside to listen to an acoustic guitar player.

Ni
Review №52

Their wines are quite good, reds and whites. There was live music there too plus a fun gift shop.

St
Review №53

Very chaotic. Not very good service. Probably wont be back

la
Review №54

Great afternoon of wine tasting!

Ju
Review №55

Good service, it would be better if they have chairs at the tasting room.

th
Review №56

Did yoga and wine tasting here in the afternoon!! One of the best experiences Ive had in awhile. Nora cupcakes was there as well. This place is a gem in the middle of a city such as middletown. Super cute and cozy feeling inside. TRY THE WINE SLUSHY

Ti
Review №57

Amazing service. Fantastic wines. One of the most fun wine venues in CT

Bo
Review №58

This place was great... good music, good wine... until the manager came out to the patio and told my breast feeding wife and her breastfeeding friend they needed to put their water bottles back in our car. No outside beverages apparently has no exceptions even for women that need to be drinking it constantly. When we protested, she offered to sell us bottles of water. Ridiculous. Illegal. Not going back. Its a shame.

ad
Review №59

Pretty freaking ok

Yv
Review №60

Was very excited to see a winery in the area. Stopped for a tasting. Not so excited. They make you taste their preselected wines I stead of what you want. $11 for wines of their choice. For me, the dryer the better. There were 2 drys. The rest were sweet. Very disappointed. You should choose your tasting, not them.

Br
Review №61

We went to Arrigoni for a tasting and to listen to their live music! Loved all the wines, especially their whites! Cant wait to try their premium tasting next time we go! Highly recommend doing a tasting here and going during their live music! We went on a Friday because theyre open until 9 PM! Cheers!

Da
Review №62

A wonderful time at the winery! Great wines, friendly staff. We love to sit outside and enjoy the wine. An added plus is they have a great gift shop! We have been many times and never disappointed.

wh
Review №63

This was my first time going to a winery I was visiting from North Carolina my cousin had previously been there and decided to take me for the experience. Really enjoyed the wine tastings I even ended up purchasing a bottle.

Ro
Review №64

Arrigoni winery hosted a wine tasting for CT Greyhound Adoption as our annual fundraiser. The wines were great, the staff is super friendly and their pavilion in back was perfect. A great local winery that gives back to the community. What more could you want?

Ca
Review №65

Arrigoni is my favorite winery in CT. Their specialty wines are amazing and the grounds are perfect for hanging with friends and family! Love going not only for their fun live music on Fridays and Sundays, but their wine slushees are out of this world!! For reds I love the brownstone! Definitely give this place a go!! Kids and pets are welcome too!

Mo
Review №66

Good wines, nice views, great live music.

El
Review №67

What a nice place!! Have never been here before but will definitely be back. Got a Groupon deal and spent a pleasant few hours with friends

An
Review №68

Servers were very rude and paid no attention to us. Told us nothing about the wines, and when we asked just shrugged and walked away.After going to all 39 wineries on CT Wine passport this is by far the worst, not worth the trip.

An
Review №69

I love this place! Did some sipping and shopping. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I will be back soon.

St
Review №70

Beautiful location with great outdoor seating! You can bring your own food, and I would because theirs was not anything special. But go for the wine and the experience!

Br
Review №71

Great wines, homemade sangria is a must try! Variety of merchandise to buy from decorative wine corks, wine holders, magnets, small home “sprucer uppers”. Wine tasting is reasonably priced! Great scenery outdoorsLive music during the summer!

Ti
Review №72

Cute little place. Wine tatsing was fun. Will definitely visit in the summer

Ka
Review №73

Great, unique wines! We had a nice relaxing tasting with a very warm and welcoming hostess. Very reasonably priced tasting for what they offer! Will definitely be back!

Ms
Review №74

Great wines and friendly staff. However, I am rating this 3 stars because I really would like it if this winery were open a little more often. Friday and Saturdays until 8 p.m would really pull in more business. Especially mine.

Je
Review №75

Jaime was great!!! Enjoyed our visit. Would go back, even though it was busy she was great.

Je
Review №76

Enjoyed a wonderful wedding reception at this venue. Hosts brought in a pizza truck, DJ and it was a great party.

Mi
Review №77

Its friendly and nice view

St
Review №78

Great tasting of interesting wines, a bit sweet but different.

Ma
Review №79

Very pleasant atmosphere. As soon as you walk in the staff acknowledges you and makes you feel welcome.

Je
Review №80

Nice place...try the smashed pumpkin wine

Je
Review №81

Felt very rushed during the tasting here. Theres so many rules here as well. I think this place started as a gift shop and then began to serve wine. Many better places to go for wine tasting in CT.

ki
Review №82

Grew at place nice people will be back!!!

Sa
Review №83

Best wines Ive ever tasted. Really cool vibe. LOVE LOVE LOVE the Sugar House wine! Cant wait to go back this winter to really enjoy the Christmas theme!

Ta
Review №84

We had a great time we definitely will be back

Ge
Review №85

Purchased tasting through Groupon for two for $14. Cheese, crackers, and chocolate with wine samplings. Wines ranged from average to excellent (try the Brilliance white wine). Sangria slushies are heavenly. Live trombone player on back patio by vineyard. Staff absolutely outstanding.

Li
Review №86

Very enjoyable place to relax... Sampled the 3 whites -- all very nice. Lovely patio out back overlooking the vines... great place to spend a sunny afternoon.

Dh
Review №87

Great winery . This place had good wines and the outdoor sitting was great. They had great drinks

De
Review №88

Always a great time, good wine. Great music.

Ja
Review №89

Great music sitting out site clear night

Be
Review №90

Wines are ok and the slushees taste great but extremely overpriced. $12 for a slushy and $13 for a flatbread which was hard as a rock. Not impressed.Outdoor seating is however nice.

Jo
Review №91

Great wine and great place to hang out... it is located inside a country Christmas store...

M
Review №92

Went there this afternoon for the first time with some friends. The outdoor seating and music was nice. When we first arrived in the gift shop to purchase wine the greeting from the lady behind the bar wasnt warm at all. We were not greeted but rather asked if we had any waterbottles in our bags. We said no and she proceeded to tell us about all the rude customers shes had because they responded rudely to her questions. Anyway, on Instagram they present their wine slushies with slushy goodness all the way to the brim of the glass. In reality you get a 2/3rds filled glass for a wooping $12. After an hour or so I went back inside looking for water. I went to one of the tasting tables and was told that they dont give out tap water and that if you want water you have to buy it for $2 a bottle. :-/

Ty
Review №93

Great place to hang out, especially on Friday night when they have live music! The wine slushies are the best!

Mo
Review №94

Easily one of the top 5 vineyards in the state. The maple wine is crazy good!

Be
Review №95

Absolutely not my kind of winery, the only thing going for Arrigoni is the outdoor seeting, and thats because Im an outdoor person .Junk stuff all over the inside and the wines taste no different, plain and simple.

Je
Review №96

Just had an event with about 50 people and the complete crew at Arrigoni could not have been nicer or more accommodating. Thanks so much and we will be seeing you again soon.

Ja
Review №97

Great wine. Great food. Great band.

Ch
Review №98

It was such a great experience the staff was so friendly, and they have the best wine.

Iv
Review №99

Great tasting wines and friendly staff

Dw
Review №100

My wife really enjoyed the wine you recommended for her birthday treat. Thanks!

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  • Address:1287 Portland-Cobalt Rd, Portland, CT 06480, United States
  • Site:http://arrigoniwinery.com/
  • Phone:+1 860-342-1999
Categories
  • Winery
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:11am–9pm
  • Friday:11am–6pm
  • Saturday:11am–6pm
  • Sunday:Closed
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