Glorie Farm Winery
Established 2004
845.236.3265
www.gloriewine.com
Glorie Farm Winery is exactly what lawmakers had in mind when they passed the New York Farm Winery Act of 1976. The new law allowed grape growers in New York to establish wineries and sell directly to the public. In other words: Farm + Winery = Farm Winery.
Ever since he was big enough to play in the dirt, Doug Glorie has loved planting and growing things. He planted the first orchards and vineyards at Glorie Farms shortly after purchasing the property in 1979. In those early days, there were small plantings of apples, peaches, pears, and grapes, plus beef cattle, pigs, and chickens. Doug worked a full-time job, so he managed all of the farming chores after hours and on weekends.
Savor This
The tasting room experience at Glorie happens in the middle of a working fruit farm high atop Mt. Zion Mountain. Visitors are welcomed into a refurbished section of a circa 1913 barn and are guided through a portfolio of wines while they enjoy an expansive view down the valley and far across the Hudson River.
Fast forward to spring of 1993, when Doug’s IBM engineering career ended just five months after he and MaryEllen were married, and he found himself happily free to pursue farming full-time. More orchards and vineyards were planned and planted, eventually totaling 20 acres of fruit, and the animals were slowly phased out.
They developed a loyal customer base for the tree fruit and some berry crops, and sold the grapes to home winemakers and other Hudson Valley wineries. Then, with an unusually large crop of Seyval Blanc one year, Doug and MaryEllen bartered a deal with a local winemaker. Fruit and firewood were exchanged for winemaking, and they bottled 60 cases. Family and friends responded enthusiastically to the wine, and that set Doug and MaryEllen on the path to getting NYS Bonded Winery license #930 in April 2004.
The winery has grown at a steady, controlled pace since then, just the way the Glories want it. Doug has been an active member of Hudson Valley Wine and Grape Association; MaryEllen has served as President and Vice President of the Shawangunk Wine Trail; and, they co-founded the Hudson Valley Cabernet Franc Coalition in 2016 to brand the region with a signature grape.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Cabernet Franc 2016
The Hudson Valley’s signature grape! Marlboro Mountains’ terroir shines through in this complex wine, adding a dose of minerality to the dark berry and plum flavors.
Currently on tap in the tasting room is Smashed Cherry Mead, made with tart New York State cherries and clover honey. It is semi-dry with the honey taste up front and a slightly tart cherry bite in the finish. It will soon be available at bars and restaurants in the Hudson Valley.
Rumple Pumpkin
This perennial fall favorite is a semi-dry white wine infused with pumpkin spice, not pumpkin flavor. It’s Hudson Valley harvest in a glass!
Applause!
A new vintage of a golden oldie. A flavorful and fruity dessert wine crafted primarily with Vidal Blanc. Every enjoyable meal deserves a round of Applause!
DIRECTIONS
Hours
APR-AUG
Sat-Sun 11:30-5:30
SEPT-OCT
Fri (Oct only), Sat-Sun 11:30-6:00
NOV-DEC
Fri (Nov only), Sat-Sun 11:30-5:30
CLOSED
January-March, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day
EVENTS
Staff Picks
WHITE
- Applause!
- Chardonnay Riesling
- Jumpin Jazz
- Lunar White
- Muscat Sally™
- Niagara 2016 / 2017
- Rumple Pumpkin™
- Seyval Blanc
- Sweet Caroline
ROSÉ
- Rosé of Cabernet Franc
RED
- Blackjack!
- Cabernet Franc 2016
- Candy Ass Red™
- Chambourcin 2015
- Jibber Jabber Marquette 2014 / 2015
- Pinot Noir 2014
- Red Monkey 2016
- Red Quartet
- Synergy 2016
FRUIT
- Black Currant Wine
- Peach Wine
- Sully's Cinnful Pearple
HARD CIDER
- Mutiny