‘Tis the Season for Celebration at City Winery Hudson Valley
For a gift that will truly impress, City Winery offers a delightful array of hand-picked options for the discerning gift-giver.
Cultivating Cabernet Franc
The Cabernet Franc wines from the 2020 vintage are proving to be some of the finest the Hudson Valley region has ever produced. Here’s why.
Clover Pond Vineyard
Established in 2014, Clover Pond Vineyard is a family-owned and operated estate vineyard that grows, produces and bottles all of their wines.
Milea Takes the Hudson Valley Wine Scene to the Next Level
Milea Estate Vineyard is kicking off an ambitious plan to change how wine is made in the Hudson Valley, and to change how that wine is perceived around the world.
The Marvels of Marquette
Meet Marquette, a genetically complex, sustainably-grown red hybrid that should be on your radar this summer. Its complex pedigree makes it a versatile grape to please just about every kind of wine drinker.
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.
Wine for Newbies
If you’re new to wine, learning about it can be quite intimidating. Here are some pro tips to navigate trying or buying wine on your own.
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.
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?
Hudson Valley Cheese and Wine Pairings for Locavores
To pair wine with cheese in the Hudson Valley, locavores should embrace the concept of “what grows together, goes together”.
Finding Summer’s Unexpected and Enchanting Flavors
When the sun comes out to play in the Hudson Valley, our palates tend to follow suit. Thankfully, the producers here are in the mood for tinkering, too.
Palaia Winery & Meadery
The owners of Palaia Winery are from the Woodstock generation and – as the peace symbol on all their labels attests to – they aren’t afraid to show it. A family run winery with a tasting room in a 200-year-old barn on land once owned by Aaron Burr, Palaia is affectionately known as the Hudson Valley’s “hippie winery.”