newszine

Girls Night Out at The Rustic Barn #ThisIsMyHappyPlace

6 years ago threadsandvino 0
I’m still obsessing over the amazing aesthetics and offerings at The Rustic Barn in Killingworth, CT. My friend Amanda and I attended a “Girls Night Out” party hosted by Lauren McBride and it was so much fun! We shopped, drank lemonade, and met some super nice people. I went home with a few items for my new Read More

Winemaker Interview: Southern Connecticut Wine Company (#SoConnWineCo)

6 years ago threadsandvino 0
In this week’s “Winemaker Interview,” Amanda talks about how she created Connecticut’s 1st Micro Winery and her love of winemaking. Winemaker: Amanda Brackett of Southern Connecticut Wine Company (Visit) Location: 65 S. Colony Street in Wallingford, Connecticut 06492 Tasting Hours: Thursday – Sunday, Thursday – Friday from 3:00-8:00PM, Saturday Noon-6:00PM,  Sunday – Noon-4:00PM Tasting Options: Enjoy Read More

SkinnyPop, Paradise Hills Vineyard, & Scandal = The Perfect Thursday Night Pairing

6 years ago threadsandvino 0
{card via nocturnalpaper} In honor of my obsession with Scandal I wanted to put together a “Netflix & Chill” kind of post Olivia might be proud of. So I decided to pair some of our local CT Wine Trail wines with SkinnyPop popcorn (because it’s my fave). Olivia is always pairing her vino and popcorn no matter if she’s happy or sad. Read More

Winemaker Interview: Chamard Vineyards

7 years ago threadsandvino 1
In this week’s “Winemaker Interview,” Kristen Parsons talks about how family tradition set her on her winemaking path. Through hard work, perseverance, and her passion for wine, Kristen was able to position herself to achieve her winemaking goals.  Winemaker: Kristen Parsons Winery: Chamard Vineyards: Winery & Bistro (Visit) Location: 115 Cow Hill Rd, Clinton, CT 06413 Tasting Hours: Read More