Business & Tech
Business Profile: Chamard Vineyards
Patch Interviewed Dr. Jonathan M. Rothberg, Scientist, Entrepreneur and The Vineyard's Proprietor
Dr. Jonathan M. Rothberg has owned Chamard Vineyards since the fall of 2005, a property originally incorporated by the former Chairman and CEO of Tiffany & Co. Dr. Rothberg is combining his love of nature, his passion to predict and his interest in genetics to create fine wines.
Dr. Rothberg launched the Methuselah Project, sponsored by the Rothberg Institute, a nonprofit research organization based in Guilford. The project researches the genes responsible for extending healthy lives. He was the first person to map an individual person's genome and hopes to map 300 centenarians.
He and his family reside on the shoreline and enjoy weekends and holidays at the Vineyard.
How long has Chamard Vineyards been in business: 25 years
How did Chamard Vineyards get its name: It's a name to denote extreme quality.
What is the history of the business: It was founded by the man who gave the world the little blue box from Tiffany's.
What are customers looking for these days: They are looking for exceptional wine and exceptional Connecticut products.
What makes Chamard Vineyards unique: We are Connecticut's best vineyard and produce some of New England's best wines. Year after year, and for more than a decade, we have been voted Connecticut's best wine. We are green and care about our community, our unique New England culture, the environment and local business.
What do you like best about town: Nothing beats Clinton and the Connecticut shoreline in the winter. I love the Clinton waterfront and Chamard's proximity to Long Island ensures the mild climate and stability that allows for Connecticut's best wines.
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What is your fondest memory of town: Seafood and boating from Clinton Harbor and then taking my parents to see Chamard Vineyards for the first time.
Any personal thoughts you'd like to share: We want Chamard to be thought of as a destination that represents our unique New England culture. Come to Chamard to enjoy fine wines from the Connecticut shoreline, music by local singer-songwriters, and food grown and produced on local farms.
Chamard Vineyards / 115 Cow Hill Road, Clinton / 860-664-0299 / www.chamard.com
