Applewood Winery
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.
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Quartz Rock Vineyard & Cider House
Quartz Rock Vineyard & Cider House is a small, family-owned, award-winning estate farm winery. The farm and tasting room are located high on a mountain in Marlboro, NY, with spectacular panoramic views from every table.
Warwick Valley Winery & Black Dirt Distillery
The story begins in the orchard. In 1989, Warwick Valley Winery purchased an orchard and began to learn how to cultivate fruit. The passion for creating wines and ciders soon evolved into an idea to begin distilling and to open the first distillery in the Hudson Valley since Prohibition.
Brotherhood Winery
Brotherhood remains the oldest winery in America, continuously operating from 1839 to today, even throughout Prohibition.
Hitting the Road with Cider Heads Around the Hudson Valley
There are many influencers shaping the palates of contemporary cider drinkers. We reached out to a handful who know the best places to find fermented apples.
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.
Exploring American Cider: History, Politics and Social Issues
Getting out and experiencing cider firsthand is the best way to learn about the country’s oldest beverage, but with Dan Pucci and Craig Cavallo as your well-versed and deeply passionate guides, cider culture from coast to coast is at your fingertips.
Hudson Valley Wine Excursions
With more than 30 wineries and ample restaurants, the Hudson Valley is an ideal place for a wine and food excursion. Check out the following food and lodging options to plan your next visit to the Hudson Valley!
Three-Day Cider Tasting in the Hudson Valley
From small-batch ciders to widely distributed flavors, the Hudson Valley is home to some of the most flavorful hard ciders made from locally grown heirloom apple varieties.
2020 Harvest: A Bright Spot in a Tough Year
While 2020 continues to be a historically challenging year for Americans, the harvest has Hudson Valley winemakers and cider makers feeling cautiously, of all things, optimistic.
Uncultivated: Wild Apples, Real Cider, and the Complicated Art of Making a Living [Book Review]
Author and sustainable cider maker Andy Brennan balances the needs of a modern farm business with a pursuit to return to simpler times.
Defining Moments in Hudson Valley Applejack
Prohibition may have dealt applejack a near death blow back in 1920 when the law went into effect, but apple brandy, commonly known as “applejack,” is once again making a name for itself as a popular American drink.