Our Award Winning Reds & Whites

Priam Vineyards has won numerous International wine competition

medals every year since they opened Priam vineyards as a winery.

Their international award winning wines are produced in the style of
Northern France and Germany. Try them today by visiting our vineyards

or order them online.

View our wines and our awards from 2003 to 2011.

• Priam Vineyards Wins Thirteen International Wine Competition Medals
  for 2011
  
  The 2011 International Eastern Wine Competition results are in, awarding
  us the following medals. Our Late Harvest Riesling won our first Double Gold
  Interntional Medal, which is 100 point perfect score from all judges. It also
  came in as second for Best of Show.
  Results are also posted on their web site at vwm-online.com/iewc :
  
  Late Harvest Riesling 2009
  Double Gold Medal–2011International EasternWine Competition.
  
  Late Harvest Gewurztraminer 2010
  Silver Medal–2011International EasternWine Competition.
  
  Salmon River White
  Silver Medal–2011International EasternWine Competition.

The 2011 Grand Harvest International Wine Competition results are in, awarding us the following medals:

SILVER - Priam 2009 Late Harvest Riesling
SILVER - Priam 2009 Barrel Select chardonnay
BRONZE - Priam 2010 Riesling

See all of the results at vwm-online.com/gha

The results for the 2011 Amenti Del Vino International Wine Competition, awarding us the following medals:

Late Harvest Riesling 2009
Silver Medal–2011 Amenti Del Vino International Wine Competition.

Late Harvest Gewurztraminer 2010
Silver Medal–2011 Amenti Del Vino International Wine Competition.

Barrel Select Chardonnay
Bronze Medal–2011 Amenti Del Vino International Wine Competition.

Riesling
Bronze Medal–2011 Amenti Del Vino International Wine Competition.

St. Croix-PV 2008

Silver Medal–2011 Amenti Del Vino International Wine Competition.

Gewurztraminer 2010
Bronze Medal–2011 Amenti Del Vino International Wine Competition.

Salmon River White
Bronze Medal–2011 Amenti Del Vino International Wine Competition.

 

Priam Vineyards Riesling Now Available at Max Fish

Stop by for a glass of our Rieling with the amazing seafood at Max Fish in Glastonbury. This off dry Riesling is delicious with Max's oysters, clams and lobster.

www.maxrestaurantgroup.com

 

Priam News & Announcements

Fall 2011

Now Enjoy the Wine Patio in All Seasons

Now you can enjoy the sun and beautiful views of the vineyard all seasons on the wine patio. It's now enclosed and heated for the chilly weather approaching. So cozy up with a picnic and your favorite Priam Vineyards wines and take in the view! Special thanks to Andy's Trim Shop, New London for doing such a beautiful job!

 

Fresh Honey Direct From the Vineyard

Now you can enjoy raw, unpasturized honey drectly from our bee hives.

We robbed the hives during harvest, and in spite of a few stings, it was so worth it! Our very happy bees feed on the acres of clover and wild flowers throughout the vineyard, to make honey that is so rich in flavor, simply delicious!

Great as a holiday gift!

 

Around and About the Vineyards, Amazing Local Mushrooms

This past few weeks we've noticed the most amazing wild mushrooms in the forest areas around the vineyard. This steamy weather has them popping up all over. A local mycologist came in to examine (don't try this on your own) and found that quite a few of them are very desirable for consumption.

There are many deadly ones out there,
but luckily the mushrooms found here are Mataki, the best tasting fungi we have ever tasted, and has tremendous health benefits. The large one photographed above is Hen of the woods (Mataki). Asia has been using this mushroom for cooking and in medicine for thousands of years. The smaller ones pictured below are lepiota americana babies and mature to taste a lot like steak tips. The mushrooms are huge 12" or more in diameter, and amazingly beautiful. We are presently selling to local restaurants such as Kensingtons at the Norwich Inn & Spa and Cavey's. Stop by Cavey's or Kensington's and ask for dishes prepared with them.

• 2010 DECEMBER - Priam Vineyards Completes Phase Two of  Solar
  Priam Vineyards has completed a second installation of 30 solar panels, approx. 9Kw, in addition to the existing 50 panel system, 11.5 Kw, that will now bring their production up to 36000Kw, completely powering all parts of the winery, as well as feeding back to the grid.
  
  
• 2010 AUGUST - Priam Vineyards is now Solar Powered
  Priam Vineyards has completed an installation of solar panels that will
  completely power the winery, making it 100% green, and the first solar powered winery in New England. Special thanks to Gro Solar and Zelek Electric for a
  beautiful job.
  Read more about it in the Hartford Courant article.
  Priam Vineyards Harnessing The Sun Even More - Hartford Courant
  
  

• 2010 PASSPORT WINNERS ANNOUNCED
  The Passport Winners for 2010 have been posted on the CT Farm Wine Development Council page. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all of those who participate each year: http://www.ct.gov/doag/cwp/view.asp?a=3595&q=423832 or go to http://www.ct.gov/doag/site/default.asp .
  
  
• 2010 AUGUST 28-29 BIKE MS

  We are pleased to have had the opportunity to partner with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for an amazingly inspiring event. Thank you to all who participated, great teams, great accomplishments. The 2010 Bike MS: Cardio Express Ride took place Saturday, Aug. 28, and Sunday, Aug. 29, with a start and finish line in the beautiful upper pasture at Priam Vineyards in Colchester. A 25- and 75-mile ride each day along with finish line parties featuring a barbeque, live music, massage therapy and an exclusive wine tasting for all riders. All with a view of the New England valley. Over $250,000 was raised for a wonderful cause. Look for Bike MS 2011 coming next August.

  
  
• 2010 SEPT. 9, CT RIVER COASTAL CONSERVATION PROGRAM

  The 6th Annual Tree Swallow Cruise and Wine Tasting

   to benefit the Connecticut River Watch Program, was once again, a great success.

  The RiverQuest at Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam took us for a beautiful cruise on a summer evening on the Connecticut River. CT Wines and food were fantastic, and at dusk, we witnessed the amazing tree swallow spectacle in the sky.

  Look for this again next year. For more information please phone (860) 346-3282. www.conservect.org/ctrivercoastal

  
  Link to past Cruise Photos: http://www.conservect.org/ctrivercoastal/riverwatch/recentactivities_cruise.htm

• Priam Vineyards Wins Three International Wine Competition Medals for 2010

The 2010 Amenti Del Vino International Wine Competition results are in, awarding us the following medals:

SILVER - Priam 2009 Late Harvest Riesling
SILVER - Priam 2009 Essence of St. Croix

The 2010 International Eastern Wine competition awarded us the following:
BRONZE - 2009 Late Harvest Riesling

• Priam Vineyards Wins Six New International Wine Competition Medals for 2009

The 2009 Amenti Del Vino International Wine Competition results are in, awarding us the following medals:

BRONZE - Priam 2008 Riesling
BRONZE - Priam 2006 St. Croix PV

BRONZE - Priam 2008 Gewurztraminer

The 2009 International Eastern Wine competition awarded us the following:
SILVER - 2006 Priam Westchester Red

The 2009 Big E Northeast Gold Wine Competition  results are in, awarding us the following medals:

BRONZE - Priam 2006 Westchester Red

BRONZE - Priam 2008 Riesling

See Results at:

http://www.vwm-online.com/wine_competitions/intl_eastern/iewcresults.asp

• Priam Scores in Wine Spectator-NCAA Final Four 2009 Taste-Off
  Priam's St.Croix scores in Final Four Taste Off sponsored by Wine
  Spectator Magazine.
  http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Features/0,1197,4974,00.html
  
  
• Vineyard Crafts Rose' to Support Foundation-2009
  Priam Vineyards in Colchester is one of the many businesses who have partnered with Backus Hospital to help raise funds and awareness in the fight against breast cancer. They have created Blackledge Rosé in support of the Backus Breast Cancer Survivors Fund and 15% of the proceeds will be contributed to the fund. Blackledge Rose' will be available for purchase at the winery.
  
  Gloria Priam, who founded the vineyards with her husband, Gary Crump, in 1998, said she is happy to be able to support the Backus Breast Health Initiatives. “I have several close relatives who have recently finished bouts of chemotherapy and radiation from breast cancer and at least two of my friends have lost their lives to breast cancer, so this hits very close to home,” she said.
  
  Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas P. Pipicelli is grateful to all of the supporters of the Breast Health Initiatives, many of whom—like Priam, the Hard Rock Café at Foxwoods and the Connecticut Sun—developed creative ways of raising funds and awareness. “Your support makes our hospital stronger, and helps make our programs and services possible,”he said.
  
  
• Priam Vineyards Wins Six New International Wine Competition Medals for 2008.
  The 2008 Amenti Del Vino International Wine Competition results are in, awarding us the following medals:
  GOLD -Priam 2005 Late Harvest Riesling
  SILVER - Priam 2005 Westchester Red
  BRONZE - Priam 2007 Riesling
  BRONZE - Priam 2005 Essence of St. Croix
  
  The 2008 International Eastern Wine competition awarded us the following:
  SILVER - 2005 Priam Westchester Red
  BRONZE - Priam 2005 Late Harvest Riesling
  
  See all results at http://www.vwm-online.com/wine_competitions/intl_eastern/iewcresults.asp
  
  
• Priam Vineyards featured on NBC News Channel 30 -This Weekend series, http://video.nbc30.com/player/?id=254193#videoid=254175
  
  
• Priam Vineyards named Yankee Magazine Editor's Choice in their 2008 Special Travel Issue.
  http://www.yankeemagazine.com/travel/index.php?what=Priam+Vineyards
  
  
• Ct. Agricultural Experiment Station, Samuel W. Johnson Memorial Lecture, Plant Science Day, August 2006
  Gary Crump "Wine and Grapes in Connecticut"
  Priam's winemaker, Gary Crump was awarded the privilege of giving the Samuel W. Johnson Memorial Lecture Series
  Hosted by Lockwood Farm, Hamden
  view a transcript of the lecture
  
  
• Working the Land: The Story of Connecticut Agriculture
  Something of interest for those who have a vested interest in the history of our state¹s agriculture, the premier of Working the Land: The Story of Connecticut Agriculture is airing on CPTV. Check Working the Lands website for dates and times. Priam Vineyards is in the film as well as many others you may recognize. Working the Lands CD is also available for purchase in the winery tasting room.
  Web link: http://www.workingtheland.com/