About
Ox & Oak Vineyards is a family-owned winery in Lebanon, CT, operated by vintners Julie and Richard Chalifoux, producing award-winning estate wines from grapes grown on their property suited to the local terroir. They craft a range of whites, rosé, and reds including unique blends like East-Meets-West and 3 Galettes. The vineyard honors its heritage with a historic white oak tree and hosts events such as paint nights, music, yoga, and farmers markets.
Estate-grown wines
Rhone-style blends like 3 Galettes
Terroir-suited varietals
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What They Make
Estate Traminette
medium-bodied white with lychee, orange blossom, stone fruit
Estate Chardonel
lightly oaked white with green apple, pear, pineapple
Estate Seyval Blanc
dry light white with citrus, green apple, minerality
East-Meets-West
blend of Grüner Veltliner and Grenache Blanc, full-bodied fruit forward
Estate Melange Rosé
fruity rosé with blood orange, hibiscus, strawberry
3 Galettes
Rhone-style blend of Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah; blackberry, blueberry, spicy finish (Double Gold-Gold Winner)
Estate Tempranillo
full-bodied with cherry, plum, vanilla, cocoa
Estate Melange
medium-bodied blend with earthiness, dark fruit, cherries
Grenache
intense strawberry, cranberry, plum, dried herbs
Awards
Silver Medal, Connecticut Wine Festival 2022
2022
Bronze Medal, Eastern States Exposition 2021
2021
Upcoming Events
Paint with Pammy – Painted Vase
09 May 2026
Painting event
Paint ‘N Sip w/Margaret – Paint ‘N Wine
14 May 2026
Painting and wine event
Farmers Market & Vendor Fair
16 May 2026
Market event
Winery Book Club
21 May 2026
Book club
Music by Martin Piggot
23 May 2026
Live music
Yoga Me Happy CT
28 May 2026
Yoga event
Brad Bensko
29 May 2026
Music event
Latest News
Reopening Spring 2026; events scheduled through June 2026; blog on Traminette and vineyard bud break.