20+ Best Wineries in Hudson Valley:
Wine Tastings, Winery Map & More
Romantic ambience, historic architecture, amazing scenery and an abundance of history – there is so much more to wine tasting in New York’s Hudson Valley than simply tasting the wine. When it comes to choosing which wineries in Hudson Valley to visit, the setting and location is just as important than the wine itself.
With so many wineries to choose from in Hudson Valley Wine Country, which one do you choose?
Hudson Valley Wineries, such as Brotherhood Winery, is America’s Oldest Winery, while Benmarl Winery is known as America’s Oldest Vineyard. Wineries in the Hudson Valley do not take their wine making lightly.
When searching for the best Wineries in Hudson Valley, something became very clear. Each one is unique and offers their visitors something special.
With that being said, it’s difficulty to find the Best of anything, so here is an ultimate list of places to visit in Hudson Valley Wine County and you can pick your favorite.
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Visiting Wineries in the Hudson Valley:
Tips for Exploring Wineries in Hudson Valley NY:
- Many of these Hudson Valley Wineries are open year-round.
- Tasting have limited capacity and reservations are required.
- Many Hudson Valley Vineyards are located in rural areas and are closed during inclement weather
- Get a designated driver or hire a driver for the day.
Where are the Wineries in Hudson Valley located?
Most wineries in Hudson Valley are located in the Mid-Hudson Valley region and the Upper Hudson Valley region with a few exceptions.
Torne Vineyards, for instance, is located in Rockland County, NY. Getting recognized by Martha Stewart as one of New York’s best wineries for a hosting a wedding, Torne Vineyards has reached a new level of status. We could not be prouder to know that this favorite is located here in the Hudson Valley.
Which experiences are best in Hudson Valley Wine Country?
There are several way to explore wineries in Hudson Valley.
Here are several way to enjoy the Hudson Valley Wineries without stress:
- Driving from Winery to Winery
- Renting a car, van, limo or bus to take you from winery to winery
- Booking a tour with companies such as:
What are the best Wineries in Hudson Valley?
This is a hard question to answer, as many variables fall into place. There’s location, price, ambience, amenities and level of service (food, entertainment, etc.).
While I prefer a Hudson Valley winery with amazing views, my husband prefers one that offers a nice selection of food and snacks. Where I also enjoy listening to music during my visit, my husband does not care either way.
Whether your visiting with your significant others or with a group of people, the majority of wineries in the Hudson Valley are extremely accommodating.
What is the Shawangunk Wine Trail?
This extensive wine trail (80 miles long) is a favorite of many who live in the Hudson Valley and those who also come to visit. It consists of 15 wineries and is a wonderful way to spend a weekend or week.
These wineries are found between the Shawangunk Mountains/New Paltz in Ulster County, NY and Warwick in Orange County, NY.
The wineries of the Shawangunk Wine Trail typically offer special events throughout the year.
These include:
- Wines & Bites
- Wreath Fineries
Shawangunk Trail Wine Tasting Passport
A purchase of the wine tasting passport entitles you to certain perks and/or discounts. Due to the current situation, the 2020 Hudson Valley Wine Tasting Passport are being honored through August 31st, 2021.
More information regarding the Shawangunk Wine Trail can be found on their website. They also offer a printable PDF map that can be found HERE.
- Angry Orchard
- Applewood Winery
- Baldwin Vineyards
- Benmarl Winery
- Brotherhood Winery
- Clearview Vineyard
- Magnanini Farm Winery & Restaurant
- Quartz Rock Winery
- Robibero Winery
- Stoutridge Vineyard
- Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery
- Whitecliff Vineyard
Tips for Exploring Wineries in the Hudson Valley with your Dog
Although I have attempted to indicate which wineries in the Hudson Valley are pet-friendly, please follow these tips to make your day with your pet extra special:
- Call ahead to confirm that the winery is pet-friendly and has designated areas for dogs.
- Keep your dog on a leash at all times while on the winery property.
- Bring water and bowls for your dog to stay hydrated.
- Pick up after your dog and dispose of any waste properly.
- Be mindful of other guests and keep your dog calm and well-behaved.
- Be prepared to leave if your dog becomes unruly or is disturbing other guests.
- Avoid bringing your dog to crowded or busy areas of the winery, such as during tastings or other events.
- Do not allow your dog to come into contact with open wine bottles or glasses.
The Complete List of Hudson Valley Wineries
For your convenience, these Hudson Valley Wineries & Hudson Valley Vineyards are listed in alphabetical order.
– Applewood Winery, Warwick (Orange County)
According to Facebook, ” We make a variety of wonderful wines from warm barrel-fermented reds to crisp, steel-aged whites. In addition, we make delicious fruit wines as well as our award-winning Naked Flock Hard Cider. Every wine and cider is produced in a “limited edition” batch, with many bottles spoken for as soon as they’re labeled.”
*Friendly, leashed pets are allowed
Please check their website for updated information:
Open daily in September & October
Open November & December (Wednesday – Sunday)
Open January & February (Weekends only)
Open March – August (Wednesday – Sunday)
– Baldwin Vineyards, Pine Bush (Orange County)
According to their website, “Baldwin Vineyards is a second-generation, family owned and operated farm winery located in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Our winery has been open to the public since 1982.”
*Friendly, leashed pets are allowed
Open Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays & Mondays
Saturdays
– Benmarl Winery, Marlboro (Ulster County)
According to their website, “Overlooking the historic Hudson River Valley, its 37 acre estate lays claim to the oldest vineyard in America. Our focus is on hand crafting wines that capture the essence of where they are sourced.”
*Friendly, leashed pets are allowed
Please check Benmarl winery’s website for updated information:
Open Sundays – Thursdays
Fridays & Saturdays
– Brimstone Hill Vineyard, Pine Bush (Orange County)
According to their website, “The vineyard, started in the spring of 1969, consisted of four acres with only half in production. Today the vineyard has expanded to over 13 acres and the small winery building now houses a cozy tasting room overlooking the vines, an office and a lab.”
Please check Brimstone Hill Vineyard’s website for updated information:
Open Fridays – Mondays
– Brotherhood Winery, Washingtonville (Orange County)
According to Wikipedia, “With its first commercial vintage produced in 1839, it is commonly acknowledged to be the oldest operating winery in the United States. In 2000, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.”
*Friendly, leashed pets are allowed
Please check Brotherhood Winery’s website for updated information:
Open Wednesdays – Friday, Saturdays & Sundays
– Christopher Jacobs Pennings Vineyards, Pine Bush (Orange County)
According to their website, “The Town of Crawford, one of the townships in the Shawangunk Mountain Region, welcomed our farm winery opening in 2015.”
*Friendly, leashed pets are allowed
Please check Christopher Jacobs Pennings Vineyards Website for updated information:
Open Saturdays & Sundays
– City Winery, Montgomery (Orange County)
According to their website, “City Winery strives to deliver a unique high-end culinary and cultural experience to guests who are passionate about wine, music, and dining. By combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine seminars, private events (in a variety of configurations), and fine dining, we have created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies and active cultural patrons.”
Please check City Winery’s Website for updated information:
Wine Experience:
Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Restaurant Hours are different from wine hours.
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– Clearview Vineyard, Warwick (Orange County)
According to their website, “If you love wine, beautiful scenery, a relaxed setting and live music, plan a visit to Clearview Vineyard, located on Route 94 in lovely Warwick NY. Our winery, wine tasting room and outdoor porch are open for you to sip, linger, laugh and enjoy time spent with others, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life!”
*Friendly, leashed pets are allowed
Please check Clearview Vineyard’s website for updated information:
Open Fridays – Sundays (April – Mid-December)
– Clermont Vineyards & Winery, Clermont (Columbia County)
According to their website, “Featuring panoramic views of the Catskill Mountains, Clermont Vineyards & Winery located in Clermont, New York, crafts fine wines for any occasion. We are a small family business, growing a variety of grapes on approximately 4,000 vines across seven acres of land.”
Please check Clermont Vineyards website for updated information:
Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
– Clinton Vineyards, Clinton Corners (Dutchess County)
According to their website, “Clinton Vineyards was established in 1976 by Ben Feder, a Bronx-born book designer and artist who fell in love with New York State’s Mid-Hudson Valley and began building his dream. Inspired by the beautiful wineries and vineyards in France, he modeled the 100-acre Clinton Vineyards in the tradition of small European vineyard estates, who often specialize in growing a single grape.”
Please check Clinton Vineyards website for updated information:
Open Saturdays & Sundays
– Demarest Hill Winery & Distillery, Warwick (Orange County)
According to their website, “Demarest Hill Winery is the largest winery in Warwick, New York, stocking over 80 varieties of wine, two ports and ciders, and four vinegars, which include Balsamico, Bombita Red, Apple, and Apple Balsamico.”
Please check Demarest Hill Winery Website for updated information:
Open daily
– El Paso Winery, Ulster Park (Ulster County)
According to their website, the current owners purchased the winery from an “old-world” Spanish winemaker from Uruguay, who had purchased the land and old barn and planted the grapes.
Please check El Paso Winery website for updated information:
Thursday – Sunday
– Hudson Chatham Winery, Ghent (Columbia County)
According to their website, “Hudson Chatham Winery is Columbia County’s first winery starting in 2006. Historically the property began as a dairy farm founded in 1790’s.”
Please check Chatham Winery website for updated information:
Open Thursdays – Sundays
– Kedem Winery, Marlboro (Ulster County)
According to their website, “Founded in 1848, the Herzog family winery was renowned as the exclusive wine supplier to the emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Franz Josef, earning one of the early Herzogs the royal title of Baron.”
Please check Kedem Winery website for updated information:
Sunday – Thursday
Closed Fridays & Saturdays
– Magnanini Farm Winery & Restaurant, Wallkill (Ulster County)
According to their website, “What isn’t homemade at Magnanini is handmade. In fact, the personal touch is evident at Magnanini in everything from Rachel’s homemade delicacies; Richard’s proudest blends of wine, and to his father’s architectural work. The Magnaninis bottled their first 1,000 gallons for commercial sale in July 1984. Since then production at the winery has reached to 6,000 gallons.”
Please check Magnanini Farm Winery website for updated Tasting Room Hours:
Open Wednesdays – Sundays
– Milea Estate Vineyards, Staatsburg (Dutchess County)
According to their website, “Milea Estate Vineyard is a new winery with a deep-rooted history in the Hudson Valley. The team at Milea Estate Vineyard is dedicated to bringing the unique terroir of the Hudson River Region from vine to glass by crafting honest and accessible wines. The estate is nestled among the beautiful rolling hills to the east of the Hudson River and surrounded by streams, horse pastures, dairies, orchards and other vineyards.”
*Friendly, leashed pets are allowed
Please check Milea Estate Vineyards website for updated information:
Open Wednesdays, Thursdays Friday, Saturday & Sundays
– Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, Millbrook (Dutchess County)
According to their website, “Established in 1982 on a former dairy farm in New York’s Hudson River Valley, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery produces a range of high-quality wines that includes Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Tocai Friulano.”
*Friendly, leashed pets are allowed
Please check Millbrook Vineyards & Winery website for updated information:
Open daily
– Nostrano Vineyards, Milton (Ulster County)
According to their website, “Nostrano Vineyards Is A Family Run 75-Acre Farm, Vineyard + Winery In The Hudson Valley. We Grow 10 Acres Of Wine Grapes {Another Couple Acres Of Seedless Table Grapes, Too!} And 15 Acres Of Apples.”
Reservations required with limited outdoor seating.
Please check Nostrano Vineyard Website for updated information:
Open February – March: Saturdays
Open April – December: Friday, Saturday & Sunday
– Quartz Rock Vineyard, Marlboro (Ulster County)
According to their website, “Doug began growing fruit on Glorie Farms in 1979. MaryEllen and Doug opened the winery together in 2004.”
Now new owners Dan Heavens andJacqui Ferrari Heavens are continuing the tradition on the vineyard, now named: Quartz Rock Vineyard.
*Friendly, leashed pets are allowed
Please check Quartz Rock Vineyards website for updated information:
Open Saturdays & Sundays
– Robibero Winery, New Paltz (Ulster County)
According to their website, “When Harry and Carole Robibero purchased the 42 acre land in 2003 there was an existing winery on the property. In 2007 opportunity knocked unexpectedly when the current winery operating on the premise gave notice that they were vacating to a new location. It was at that point Harry, Carole and the Robibero family decided to follow their passion and pursue their dream of opening a winery.”
*Friendly, leashed pets are allowed
Please check Robibero Winery website for updated information:
Open daily
– Stoutridge Vineyard & Distillery, Marlboro (Ulster County)
According to their website, “Stoutridge Vineyard is built upon the original foundations of vineyards planted in the late 1700’s, a winery established when Theodore Roosevelt was President which eventually closed due to prohibition, and a bootleg era distillery which operated (not so publically) until 1956. Our hands dug into this fertile soil in 2001, the year we replanted the vineyards. Less than five years later we opened our winery in 2006 and now our new Stoutridge Distillery in 2017.”
Please check Stoutridge Vineyard website for updated information:
Open Mondays, Thursdays – Sundays
– Torne Valley Vineyards, Hillburn (Rockland County)
According to their Facebook Page, “Torne Valley Vineyards was founded in 2009 and has the proud distinction of being the first fully functioning winery in Rockland County New York. Seated on an historic 19th century country estate, the property and it’s Victorian mansion have been lovingly restored to provide visitors with a profoundly “retro” experience.”
Please check Torne Valley Vineyard Website for updated information:
Open Saturdays & Sundays
– Tousey Winery, Germantown (Columbia County)
According to their website, “Here at Tousey Winery, we want to create an atmosphere that allows for both quality, attentiveness and a fun, easy vibe.”
Please check Tousey Winery website for updated information:
Tasting Room & Cafe
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
– The Vineyard at Windham, Windham (Greene County)
According to their website, “Sitting on 4 acres, our vineyard overlooks Windham Mountain and its surrounding year-round beauty. In true celebration of viticulture, we not only produce wine, but also source the best-rated wines that New York State has to offer from the Finger Lakes all the way down to the renowned North & South Forks of Long Island- all under one roof.”
Please check the Vineyard at Windham website for updated information:
Open Fridays – Sundays
– Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery, Warwick (Orange County)
According to their website, “We are the creators of the SFWSC Double Gold winning Black Dirt Bourbon. We offer a critically acclaimed wine collection, and we make a mean sangria and excellent cocktails.”
Please check Warwick Valley Winery website for updated information:
Open daily
– Weed Orchard & Winery, Marlboro (Ulster County)
According to their Facebook Page, “We are a fifth generation, family run fruit farm situated at the base of the Marlboro Mountains, with over 20 varieties of the Hudson Valley’s finest produce. Our Winery opened in 2014 where you can taste wine, hard cider and craft beer.”
Please check Weed Orchard website for updated information:
Tasting Room: Open Saturdays & Sundays
– Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery, Gardiner (Ulster County)
According to their website, “Whitecliff is an artisanal family run winery created from the ground up. At Whitecliff we’ve dedicated more than 30 years to finding and planting grape varieties that succeed on our site. We’re dedicated to sustainability, environmentalism, and producing vegan wines we’re proud of.”
*Friendly, leashed pets are allowed
Please check Whitecliff Vineyard Website for updated information:
Open June – October: Mondays – Sundays
Open February – May, November & December: Thursdays – Monday
Open January: Saturday & Sunday
Tips for a Successful Visit to Wineries in Hudson Valley:
- Check websites for updated days/times of operation.
- Information may change quickly, so confirm information before making plans
- Many of these Hudson Valley Wineries are only open seasonally
- Be prepared for unexpected weather.
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Until the Next Adventure…
