This report presents the findings from a public opinion poll of Connecticut residents on the topic of wine sales in Connecticut’s traditional grocery stores. Currently beer is allowed to be sold in grocery stores, but not wine. Most states allow for wine sales in grocery states, and there is a proposal before the Connecticut state legislature to allow for wine sales in the state’s grocery stores. The purpose of the poll reported here was to explore public opinion about extending the sale of beer to also include the sale of wine in the state’s grocery stores.

The poll was conducted from November 17 to November 21, 2022. A scientific sample of 500 Connecticut adults (age 21 and older) was administered the poll online. Sampling error for the poll is +/- 4% at the 95% level of confidence. The survey was commissioned by the Connecticut Food Association, and conducted by The STATS Group, under the direction of Dr. Kenneth Dautrich. The design of the poll, the questions asked, and the results reported herein were prepared under the direction of Dr. Dautrich.