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Every Sunday through the season, 'Vineyard Walks with the Manager' will offer tours for people who are interested in viticulture and wine making. The walks begin at 11 am (rain or shine) and give the opportunity to explore one of the seven vineyards. It will highlight grape varieties, growing cycle and techniques. The tour will end with a 10 flight wine tasting in a signature HBV wineglass. Reservations must be made. Cost is $8 a person. Haight-Brown Vineyards are also hosting Taste of the Litchfield Hills, Connecticut's Oldest Food and Wine Festival. The $7 tickets could be purchased at the entrance at the time of the festival. About 3000 people are expected to come. The Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Pairing, offered monthly, will be held on June 28-29 this month. People can learn how to taste wine and how to pair with cheeses and foods. The event is offered at 1pm and 3pm on Saturday, and at 2pm on Sunday. Reservations are required. Tickets are $15 per person. For July 4th, the vineyard is preparing an event, dedicated to the Reds, Whites and Blues. They will color their sangria blue for the occasion. No reservations are necessary. Haight-Brown Vineyards will also take part in The Litchfield House Tour, held on July 12. July 13 marks the beginning of new Flight Tastings. People will have the opportunity to explore and take a sample in 3 flight wine tastings. The choice should be made between “Aromatic and Crisp Whites,” “Earthy and Spicy Reds” or “Balanced and Fresh Blends.” From then on, these wine flights will be offered in the daily wine menu of HBV. No reservations required. The Haight-Brown Vineyards are located on Chestnut Hill in Litchfield, CT. For more information on the vineyards, visit http://www.haightvineyards.com/. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Head for The Litchfield Hills to celebrate a worldwide wine tradition - Sep 4, 2008 - 4:07 PM Great food and wine offered for the 2008 Season at Chamard Vineyards - Jul 18, 2008 - 12:58 PM Mystic Seaport to host Wine & Food Festival - Jul 17, 2008 - 12:05 AM “Staycation” program offers discounts to CT families for summertime vacations - Jul 3, 2008 - 12:04 PM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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