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I got to catch up with owner and winemaker Amanda Brackett of Southern Connecticut Wine Company. She owns Connecticut’s First Micro Winery located in Wallingford, CT. Make sure to stop by for a tasting of some delicious and exciting wine blends!

Amanda was kind enough to give us a few minutes of her time to tell us how she prepares for her crazy busy season. Check out how she gets into “harvest mode” aka “winemaker beast mode”  below.

 “I first stockpile beer. My harvest beer is usually Sam Adams, Porch Rocket. Then I head to the grocery store and buy all of the El Monte breakfast burritos that they have in stock.

I usually start my harvest off with whites. I’m still working out which red blend will kick off this season. Probably the Super T and BRDX. It really depends on which grapes are available and when they start rolling in.

Ridiculous harvest traditions include large bonfires to which the fire department responds, a whiskey fueled grape stomp and lots of beer drinking until all of the wine is crushed, fermented, pressed and then finally in vessels… then we celebrate with martinis.”

Visiting Southern Connecticut Wine Company:

When you walk into Soconn aka Southern Connecticut Wine Company you feel like you are transported to your best friend’s house. You walk in, grab a seat, and are greeted by owner Amanda and are off to tasting some delicious wines!  They also offer wine appreciation classes, craft nights and blending classes throughout the year. But my favorite event is First Fridays. The first Friday of every month they have a new artist displaying their work, live music, and a new wine release! Great wines, great vibes, and great events!