The Best Local Cabernet Francs to Drink Right Now
Cabernet Franc is the most popular red wine varietal in the Hudson Valley, and for good reason. Here are five of the region’s best Cabernet Francs to try right now.
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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.
What to Know as Hudson Valley Wine Country Reopens
The pandemic has changed how many wine and cider producers do business. Read on for how to
be prepared for your next visit.
Why Winter is the Best Time To Visit Hudson Valley Tasting Rooms
Spring, summer and fall are prime time for visiting tasting rooms in the Hudson Valley, but winter is arguably the best time to go.
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.
Work and Progress at Fjord Vineyards
Founders Matt Spaccarelli and Casey Erdmann have been forging a path for Fjord since 2013 when they branched out from Benmarl Winery to focus on their passion—to craft world-class wines under their own label.
19th Century American Grape Breeding and the Prominence of the Caywoods and Benmarl Vineyards
During the nineteenth century, the Mid-Hudson River Valley was one of the top three centers of American horticulture and fruit breeding, especially for grapes. At its height in 1890, the region was home to more than 13,000 acres of vineyards.
Go for the Wine and Cider, Stay for the Food
In the Hudson Valley, where locally-sourced, handcrafted beverages and food products are center stage, there are many award-winning tasting rooms with their own eateries to suit whatever mood you’re in.
Strong Roots
Three years in, the Hudson Valley Cabernet Franc Coalition has laid the groundwork for success. If wines from a historically rainy season are coming out this appealing, what’s going to happen in a good year?
Celebrating the Shawangunk Wine Trail with Chef Marc Murphy
Hudson Valley Wine Magazine editors invited a small group of local farmers and artisan producers to join them and celebrity Chef and Chopped judge Marc Murphy and NYC Beverage Director David Lombardo for a farm-to-table meal featuring the wines of the Shawangunk Wine Trail.
Five Best Places To Stay in Wine Country
Visitors get the most authentic experience at small inns and hotels or guest houses that belie easy description, much like the Hudson Valley itself.
Angry Orchard
The Cider Makers at Angry Orchard have been experimenting with apple varieties, ingredients and aging processes to develop hard cider recipes for more than 20 years.