Handcrafted in Connecticut. Perfected Together.
Corliss Wines is a small-batch winery started by Bob and Xavier Celestino; built on curiosity, a bit of trial and error, and a shared love of the craft.
Two Winemakers, One Family Craft
What began as a father-and-son project during the COVID years has grown into a full-fledged pursuit of the science and art of winemaking, from Connecticut to California's Central Coast.
From a Basement Hobby to a Real Craft
Bob and Xavier Celestino started making wine at home in Connecticut, and what began as a way to pass the time turned into a genuine obsession with fermentation, tannin structure, and the chemistry behind a great bottle. Today they produce a growing lineup of varietals including their flagship, a wine named after the family cat.
Read the Full StoryMeet Giuse
Pronounced "juice", named after Giuseppe, the Celestino family's house cat, and the unofficial mascot of the winery.
Giuse
A house favorite, crafted in small batches
Giuse is where Corliss Wines' personality really shows. It's the wine Bob and Xavier keep coming back to refine, and the one most likely to show up on their own table. Ask us about current availability and tasting notes.
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"We started this during COVID just to see if we could do it. A few years later, Xavier's out working in Paso Robles wine country, and we're still making wine together, just from opposite coasts."
Bob & Xavier Celestino, WinemakersOur Story
How a father-son project during lockdown turned into a real winemaking pursuit and a long-distance collaboration spanning two coasts.
Our Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon, Barbera, Carmenere, Malbec, and our flagship Giuse, small-batch and hand-crafted in Connecticut.
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