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Applewood Winery

Established 1994
845.988.9292
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View of Applewood property in the afternoon, with fall foliage and colors.
Tasting Fee
$20 for flight of 5 wines
TOURS
No
Production
5,000 to 10,000 cases
Owners
Jonathan and Michele Hull
Winemaker
Jonathan Hull

Visit Applewood Winery in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley and discover the oldest working farm in Orange County and one of the oldest farms west of the Hudson River. The Hull family and their friends began planting fruit trees in former pastures in 1949. In 1994, the winery was created and vineyards planted. Remarkably, the vistas from the vineyards today have changed little from the time before George Washington was born.

When Applewood first started making wine they had two goals in mind: To make some really great wines and to have as much fun as possible doing so. Now they want to share their passion for wine and make it an easy, enjoyable experience for you and your friends and family.

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Make your experience at Applewood extra special! Book a Private Cabana for 2 to 10 guests — it includes a dedicated server to discuss the wines and ciders, has super comfy seating, and fire pits in case of chilly weather. Visit the website for more info and to make a reservation for this must-do experience!

When you visit Applewood you get to taste wine right where it comes from. You’ll find plenty of true connoisseurs in Applewood’s tasting room: People who know what they like and don’t need a wine critic’s review to justify it. Applewood’s wine is not expensive or French, and you don’t need to know an insider to get it. Novices can learn about the world of wine in a comfortable setting, and even the most jaded imbiber will find a rich and complex tasting experience.

Food is constantly talked about in Applewood’s tasting room, almost as much as their wines. If you love chocolate, Applewood offers a chocolate pairing along with a wine flight that shouldn’t be missed. The Cider Café features applewood-fired pizzas, cheese and charcuterie boards, pretzel bites with Applewood’s own honey mustard dipping sauce, housemade hummus, and more. For cider lovers, Naked Flock features a flight of four, 4-ounce pours. Rotating tap lines feature limited edition and seasonal options, as well as core ciders. The Cider Bar offers pints and growler fills, and cans and bottles are available to purchase to enjoy at home or wherever you are heading this summer!

It gives everyone at Applewood Winery great pleasure to share with you their harvest of wine and cider. Of course, you can just hang out and listen to live music in the courtyard, too.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

group of friends holding bottles of wine at Applewood's "Willow's Garage & Winery tasting room.

Willow’s Garage & Winery

Calling all rebels, dreamers, and freethinkers! Welcome to Willow’s Garage & Winery, Applewood’s brand new tasting room experience that pays tribute to the iconic gas station culture of the 1950s and 1960s.

Willows Garage isn’t your average winery tasting room. It’s a place to fuel your sense of adventure with a curated selection of Applewood Winery’s most playful fruit-forward wines. With names like “Back Seat Mistakes” and “Midnight Rider” these bottles are ready to cruise alongside your next chapter.

At Willow’s Garage & Winery, you are invited to embark on a journey that blends the rich history of automotive innovation with the timeless art of winemaking. Just as each classic car tells a story, so, too, do the wines promise to ignite your senses and take you on a memorable adventure with every sip.

Willow’s isn’t just a pit stop – it’s a destination for those who crave a unique and memorable wine experience.

Willow’s Garage is open Saturdays and Sundays, 11am to 5pm. Reservations are not required.

DIRECTIONS

Hours

MAR–DEC

Wed–Sun: 11am–5pm

SEPT–OCT

Daily: 11am–5pm

CLOSED

New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day

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MEET THE OWNERS & WINEMAKER

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Jonathan and Michelle Hull

Jonathan and Michele Hull are the owners of Applewood Winery. Jonathan grew up on the farm at Applewood and moved to New York City to attend NYU. When he met Michele, his idea of a gourmet meal was takeout. But Michele worked at the famous Windows on The World restaurant, and was wise in the ways of food and wine.

Living in New York City was a great learning experience, but Jonathan yearned to return to his agricultural roots. With his newfound love of wine that Michelle had instilled in him, Jonathan hit on the idea of opening a winery on the family farm. The prodigal son returned home and opened the winery with Michele’s gracious hand guiding the tasting room. She’s been welcoming guests to the tasting room ever since, and Jonathan has been on the cutting edge of the Craft Beverage Movement in Orange County for 20 years.