Drive along the winding country roads, past the lush pastures and through the quiet village streets and you will discover some of the most beautiful countryside New York State has to offer. Peppered throughout this beautiful landscape are some of the oldest vineyards in the country.
Winemaking in the Hudson Valley has quietly endured for centuries, but in recent years, the industry’s popularity and notoriety has flourished. Some of the East Coast’s best vintages can be found right here in the Hudson Valley, in fact, some have even called us the “Napa Valley of the East.”
Today, the Hudson Valley is home to more than 20 operating wineries. Take a stroll through Hudson Valley’s Wine Trail and you’ll discover iconic views paired with refreshing varieties. If that idea sounds as good to you as a glass of merlot, then you are in the right place.
Here are some of our favorite wineries and vineyards to explore. Salut!
Millbrook Vineyard & Winery, Millbrook
26 Wing Road, Millbrook, (845) 677-8383
Clinton Vineyards, Clinton Corners
450 Schultzville Road, Clinton Corners, (845) 266-5372
Hudson-Chatham Winery, Ghent
1900 Route 66, Ghent, (518) 392-9463
http://www.hudsonchathamwinery.com
Benmarl Winery, Marlboro
156 Highland Ave., Marlboro, (845) 236-4265
Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery
331 Mckinstry Road, Gardiner, (845) 255-4613
Looking for more information on the Hudson Valley’s wineries and vineyards? Read this New York Times article and see more suggestions by clicking here.