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Connecticuts wine scene is evolving as longtime owners retire and sell off their vineyards. Timothy Briere, a metal fabrication shop owner, bought Cassidy Hill Vineyard for $2.82 million. At least five winery properties have changed hands since 2024, with more listings emerging. Founding owners from the 70s and 80s are stepping back, but their kids often avoid the demanding work of farming grapes in Connecticuts cool climate. Experts cite tighter margins and dropping alcohol sales nationwide. New buyers are lifestyle seekers or investors eyeing wedding venues and corporate spots. Briere is already enhancing Cassidy Hill with events and soon weddings and an Airbnb homestead. Other vineyards like Chamard and Taylor Brooke are also up for sale. As Connecticuts wineries adapt, blending wine with hospitality could help them thrive amidst challenges.

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