Take to the Sky for a Spirited Flight
Imbibers have another reason to raise a glass—Independent Helicopters’ new scenic “High Spirits Tours” land right on the grounds of some local distilleries.
A Magazine Celebrating the Region’s Wine and Craft Beverages
WINE | SPIRITS | BEER | CIDER | MEAD
Carrie Dykes
Win a Prize for Drinking Craft Beverages? We’re In!
Download the new Orange County Tourism “Taste the Craft” Beverage Trail app and get a Passport to start sippin’ in OCNY!
Land, Locals, and Culture Connect Craft Beverage Makers to Orange County
There is a symbiotic relationship between business, community, and the land in Orange County. We talked to four craft beverage makers about the magic of living and owning a business here.
Creative Craft Beverages Abound in Orange County
Orange County is home to an abundance of producers who are raising the standards by creatively diversifying their product lines. Here are four to seek out.
A Local’s Guide to Warwick
Surrounded by mountains with the Appalachian Trail coursing through it, this quaint valley is a unique Hudson Valley destination and the perfect locale to leave the city behind.
Dance Among the Vines and Leave Behind a Low Carbon Footprint at City Winery
Thirty years after opening the iconic Knitting Factory in NYC, Michael Dorf is operating a net-zero winery in the Hudson Valley out of a literal knitting factory, powered by water from the WallKill River.
12 New Releases to Look Forward to this Summer
While tastings were halted when businesses were closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, production was not. In fact, many Hudson Valley makers crafted brand new products and are releasing new vintages this summer. Seek these out!
Signs of Resilience – Local Producers Build Community to Survive COVID-19
For the wine and craft beverage industry whose cornerstone is socialization and gathering, persevering through the coronavirus required businesses to change course in order to survive. Here’s how they did it.
BYOB in the HV
What is better than a locals-approved restaurant that allows you to bring your own bottle? Having a community-centric shop nearby that stocks your favorite Hudson Valley-made wines and ciders!
Elevating the Hudson Valley Wine Experience at Milea Estate Vineyard
With its new tasting room up and running, Milea Estate Vineyard is bringing new life to the region as a must-go destination in Dutchess County.
Highlands Self Storage for the Hudson Valley Wine Lover
Most people in the wine industry, as well as wine collectors, have a wine cellar. It’s important to keep wine in a quality-controlled atmosphere. But what happens if you don’t have the space?
Don’t Call it a Comeback: Hudson Valley Winemakers Prove Hybrid Wines Have a Place in the Cellar and at the Table
A plethora of wines made from hybrid varieties are emerging from “under-the-radar” status to notable wines—and it’s happening in our backyard.