Chardonnay


Chardonnay is originally from the Burgundy region of France, and it is now grown all over the world and is America's best known grape variety. At Sharpe Hill we produce some of America's best Chardonnay wines. Our Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay is one of the finest examples of what this grape can produce in the northeastern United States.

Vignoles


Vignoles was the first vine we planted on Sharpe Hill in 1992. It was developed in France in the early 20th century as a pinot Noir cross. Phillip Wagner brought it to America in the 1950's and our original plantings were purchased from Phillip Wagner. Wine made from the Vignoles grape is very fragrant with lovely citrus and tropical fruit flavors. Vignoles is one of the grapes in the Ballet of Angels blend. When left on the vine an extra month this variety produces great dessert wines. This is because of its susceptibility to Botrytis, which concentrates the sugar in the grapes. Our Select Late Harvest wine is made entirely from these grapes.

Cabernet Franc


This grape is an important red variety in the Bordeaux and Loire regions of France. It grows very well here in Connecticut and produces some of the states finest red wines. We feel that our Cabernet Franc is an exceptional example of what can be done with this variety. Because of its high quality Cabernet Franc is the most widely grown red vinifera grape in the state.

St. Croix


St Croix is a unique grape variety. It is a cold hardy vine that can produce very fine quality wine. It is a wonderful wine on its own and is also a used in our Red Seraph blend. Sharpe Hill is proud to be the pioneer for this grape variety in the northeastern United States.