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Orange County Makes it Easy (and More Rewarding) to Explore its Craft Beverage Scene

Orange County's Trail Pass makes navigating around the county easier —and lets you earn points for great prizes when you visit member tasting rooms. Sign up to reap the rewards.
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City Winery Hudson Valley

Established 2020 845-424-0222 Visit the website Tasting Fee $15 TOURS $45 Pet Friendly Yes, patio only Owner Michael Dorf CITY WINERY HUDSON VALLEY is located in Montgomery, NY, at the
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Orange County’s Night Life is Hopping at These Craft Beverage Spots

If you’re thirsty for local libations with a side of night life, Orange County's craft beverage scene is the place to be for after-hours entertainment. Here's where.
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Take to the Sky for a Spirited Flight 

Imbibers have another reason to raise a glass—Independent Helicopters' new scenic “High Spirits Tours” land right on the grounds of some local distilleries.
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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!
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‘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.
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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.
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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
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Win a Prize for Drinking Craft Beverages? We’re In!

Download the new Orange County Tourism "Taste the Craft" Beverage Trail app and get a Passport to start sippin' in OCNY!
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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.
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Land, Locals, and Culture Connect Craft Beverage Makers to Orange County

There is a symbiotic relationship between business, community, and the land in Orange County. We talked to four craft beverage makers about the magic of living and owning a business
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A Noble Heritage Grows Again at Milea Estate Vineyard

The Hudson Heritage Project will reintroduce wines made with grapes that almost no one else in the world is currently using.
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