After a stints in Hudson and Rhinebeck, Sonder settles into its Kingston location. The wine bar, led by Daniel Bagnall, serves locally sourced bites and over 30 varieties of vino.
Step into Tabla, a chic restaurant in the Catskills, to enjoy fresh tapas and delicious drinks.Â
J. Stephen Casscles brings over 45 years of experience growing heritage grape varietals to Milea Estate Vineyard in Staatsburg. He himself owns a farm in Athens, called Cedar Cliff. On
Champagne is well and good (ok, it’s great), but there’s nothing like celebrating with a stellar glass of Hudson Valley-made wine. So, whether it’s for the new year, a birthday
Autumn is an amazing season for diners and drinkers in the Hudson Valley. From pumpkin season to local specialties, there is a ton to be excited about when the leaves
With boutique wineries, innovative food, and sublime scenery, it’s time to revisit this classic destination. ALTHOUGH I’VE LIVED IN NEW YORK for decades, I’d never visited the Finger Lakes. I
The Hudson Valley is a wine lover’s paradise, and some of the most praised New York vinos are produced right in this bountiful region. Visiting vintners for a sampling of
Isn’t wine automatically vegan? Not necessarily. Frances Gonzalez, founder of Vegan Wines in Gardiner, discovered that many vintners use animal products throughout the winemaking process. Frances Gonzalez, founder of Vegan
It was an abundance of leftovers that spurred Rose Hill Farm owners Bruce and Holly Brittain to launch Rose Hill Ferments. Five years ago, the duo made a conscious decision to shift
Despite having rows of grapes on its 134-acre property, for the last eight years Red Maple Vineyard in West Park has focused on producing memorable weddings, not wines. When Madi
The bottles on Kingston Wine Co.’s Instagram feed look nothing like the wines our parents drank. Classic shades of red and white give way to deep, burnished amber; electric, raspberry
HONEY—AND THE BEES THAT produce it—can command an almost religious dedication. Its taste, color, consistency, health benefits (real and imagined), history (and mythology) have bestowed an almost mystical quality on
WHILE MANY IN THE HUDSON VALLEY have been enjoying the boom in local craft beer, craft spirits and, of course, craft cider, subtle but no less significant changes are a
RECENTLY, I CHECKED IN WITH MY dentist for a cleaning and checkup. As usual, Mary Ann, the dental hygienist, chatted with me as she cleaned my teeth, and inevitably the
IN OCTOBER, PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA received the Nobel Peace Prize. The award engendered much controversy as many observers of the international scene were flummoxed as to why Obama received this
IN THE OLD TESTAMENT, Timothy, on the advice of his mentor, St. Paul, instructed, “Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often
ENJOYING YOUR FAVORITE WINES WITH your favorite foods is one of life’s true pleasures. You can count on the wines you like to stimulate all of your senses, to provide
WHEN MOST OF US PURCHASE a bottle of wine—either in a retail shop or restaurant—we have to make a number of judgment calls. Which wine will work best with tonight’s
