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BEST VINEYARD IN
CONNECTICUT
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#5 BEST TASTING ROOM
IN AMERICA
2026 USA TODAY 10Best Reader's Choice
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CT Vineyard Named Among Nation's Best Wine Tasting Rooms
June 25, 2026
NEWTOWN, CT — Aquila's Nest Vineyards has earned national recognition after being nominated for USA Today's 2026 10Best Readers' Choice Award for Best Wine Tasting Room.
The Sandy Hook vineyard is one of 20 wine tasting rooms nationwide selected by a panel of travel and wine experts for this year's competition and is the only New England vineyard to receive a nomination.
According to USA Today, Aquila's Nest was recognized for its Mediterranean-inspired atmosphere and astronomy-themed wines. The vineyard's wines are named after women from ancient history and mythology and feature constellation-themed labels.