Co-ferments are Stirring up the Local Beverage Scene
The potential of co-ferments, like viere, to promote sustainable grape growing is just starting to heat up. Here’s where to try them.
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Holiday Sips and Sights Along the Shawangunk Wine Trail
Just 60 miles north of New York City, the Shawangunk Wine Trail rolls out the red carpet for the holidays. Plan a route and get your bliss on this season!
‘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.
Mulling Spices Put the Zing in Holiday Gatherings
As the nights get longer and holiday party planning begins, let the long-standing legacy of infusing drinks with mulling spices be a part of the celebration.
The Hudson Valley’s Sparkling Renaissance
The pandemic proved something wine lovers have long suspected: there is no bad time to drink sparkling wine. Right here in the Hudson Valley there is incredible diversity from elegant Champagne styles to fun, casual Pét-Nats.
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.
Seven ‘Quarantini’ Cocktails with a Local Twist
Social distancing may mean the end of cocktail hour as we know it, but a virtual “quarantini” hour can cheer you up, reduce stress, and keep you connected while you’re cooped up at home.
The Best (Local) Way To Toast the Holidays
Cheers to the holidays! When it comes to celebratory sparklers, there are many delicious local wines, ciders, and spirits worthy of your holiday table.
Ease Whatever Ails You
Fighting a cold with rest and over-the-counter meds is so 2009. These days, more of us are turning to alternative methods to prevent colds in the first place, and fight them when and if they arrive.
Gifting Outside the Wine Bottle
Everyone always appreciates it if you show up to their holiday soirée with a bottle of nice wine, but sometimes thinking outside the wine bottle can provide an extra thrill.
The Golden Age of Mead
Mead is having its moment. All it took was about 8,000 years. Even though it’s been around for ages and is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages known to man it hasn’t been that prominent until recently.
Brotherhood Winery
Brotherhood remains the oldest winery in America, continuously operating from 1839 to today, even throughout Prohibition.