These Wine Vendors Will Be Pouring at The Big Sip
Sabrina Sucato
Ahead of the wine and spirits fest at Bethel Woods this October, preview the top-billing wine vendors on the lineup.
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7 Hudson Valley Wineries With Scenic Outdoor Seating
Raphael Beretta
For breathtaking views with top-rated vino, food, and even live music, head to these Hudson Valley wineries in the region.
Folkways Offers a New Way to Wine in Croton Falls
Janet Siroto
Break out of your same-old sipping habits at Folkways, the Croton Falls shop devoted to wines and spirits that are off-the-beaten path—and entirely delicious.
Paul Brady Wine Celebrates Grapes From the Empire State
Matt Moment
Located centrally in Beacon, Paul Brady Wine is a worthwhile visit for New York beverages of all sorts in ode to the Empire State.
Raise a Glass: Sonder Wine Bar Pours Vino in Kingston
Matt Moment
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.
Tabla Dishes Top-Tier Tapas and Drinks in Tannersville
Olivia Cambalik
Step into Tabla, a chic restaurant in the Catskills, to enjoy fresh tapas and delicious drinks.
The Hudson Valley Heritage Wine Project Documents Local, Sustainable Varieties
Raphael Beretta
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
5 Sparkling Hudson Valley Wines Made for Celebrating
Sabrina Sucato
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
8 Hudson Valley Wines to Celebrate the Fall Season
Raphael Beretta
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
Escape to the Finger Lakes for Wine, Food, and Breathtaking Views
Leslie Long
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
Vegan Wines Brings Clean, Plant-Based Vino to the Hudson Valley
Raphael Beretta
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
Rose Hill Farm Ferments Small-Batch Ciders and Wines in Red Hook
Sabrina Sucato
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
Red Maple Vineyard Debuts Small-Production Wines in the Hudson Valley
Samantha Garbarini
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
Natural Wines Are Making a Splash in the Hudson Valley
Samantha Garbarini
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
Sweet On Honey Wine, Beer & Booze
Timothy Buzinski
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
A Hudson Valley Wine Renaissance
Timothy Buzinski
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
New Rule: No Rules
Steven Kolpan
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
Full Disclosure: Who Makes Your Wine?
Steven Kolpan
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
