Winery Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for a wine tasting?
If your group is smaller than 10 people, you do not need a reservation. For larger groups, please refer to our group reservation information in the Plan Your Visit section.

How much time does it take to do a wine tasting?
A wine tasting usually takes about 20 minutes, more or less, depending on the season and the visitors’ interests.

Are you allowed to picnic on the farm?
No, no outside food is permitted. In the future, the Harvest Kitchen will offer plates and other light fare to purchase.

Can I buy a glass of wine, or buy a bottle of wine and have it opened, to drink outside the Tasting Room?
We do offer wines by the glass.

Are your wines organic?
The farm practices many sustainable, environmentally-responsible farming techniques. We actively follow the philosophy of the farm’s founder: “Be good to the land and the land will be good to you.” We are an “organic-spirited” farm, but due to our humid climate many of the crops we grow are susceptible to mildew and fungus and we intervene only when certain thresholds are crossed to save the crop.

Do your wines contain sulfites?
Yes. Sulfites refer to sulfur dioxide, a compound that is naturally produced in winemaking and is virtually found in every wine. Our winemakers add very small amounts of additional sulfites to the wine since it does much to protect the wine. It inhibits unwanted bacteria and yeast growth. It is also an antioxidant, which keeps the wine fresh. Sulfites slow the oxidation process, helping preserve the wine’s flavor as it ages. All wines made from fruit (including grapes) naturally contain sulfites. Only meads – wines made from honey – are sulfite-free.

Can I order wine splits for wedding/party favors?
No, we do not bottle the wine in this size. However, we do have some wonderful half-size bottle dessert wines, as well as distinctive CT-grown wines that would make memorable favors. Quantity discounts are available.   If interested, please contact joneswinery@jonesfamilyfarms.com.

Do you allow weddings or other private special events at the winery or the farm?
No. If you are looking for a winery setting for your wedding or special event please visit The CT Wine and Vineyard Association website, www.ctwine.com.

Do you allow group tours of the vineyard and winery?
No. Logistically it is not possible for the farm to offer guided tours of the vineyard, and winery as they are both located a couple of miles apart. Vines have been planted in 2009 next to our historic Tasting Room, with the vision in a couple of years to be able to offer educational talks in this Tasting Room Vineyard, followed by sampling the wines in our newly renovated facility.

Will you donate wine toward our non-profit’s fundraising event?
The Jones Winery is part of the Jones Family Farm, a working family farm. As a small, family-owned business, we can only accommodate a certain number of the many donation requests we receive. Each year’s harvest varies to weather and economic situations. When we are able to, we focus on supporting local community nonprofit organizations. If looking for a donation, please send a request at least one month before the event date to joneswinery@jonesfamilyfarms.com.  Please note that a majority of our donations are Donation Certificates for complimentary wine tasting and selected bottle(s) of wine.

Is the Harvest Kitchen a restaurant?
No. The Harvest Kitchen offers small group, hands-on cooking classes, and food demonstrations, as well as our Friday evening Wine Down events.

Where else can I purchase Jones Wines?
Please visit our CT wine shops page.  If you want your local wine store to carry our wines, please have them contact us.