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Quartz Rock Vineyard
Established 2004; New Ownership 2020; New Name 2022
845.236.3265
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$20–$25
Dan Heavens and
Daniel Heavens
Quartz Rock Vineyard produces high-quality estate wine and serves it in a beautiful, welcoming environment, high on a mountain with spectacular panoramic views of the Hudson Valley from every table. One hundred percent of the fruit used in Quartz Rock wines is grown onsite, and the property is also now the home of Bedrock Cidery!
The vineyards and orchards at Quartz Rock are steeped in agriculture dating back to the 1700s. The rocky terrain on the mountain began its transformation to fruit farming in the 1970s under the previous owners, the Glories. Now, the Heavens are continuing the transformation by focusing on growing fruit that results in high-quality wines and ciders. They continue to replant and prepare new sections of the farm to focus on vinifera and traditional cider apples and pears.
Savor This
Guided Tasting Experiences! To give you a welcoming, knowledgeable experience with a personal connection, Quartz Rock Vineyard exclusively serves guided tastings instead of flights. Your server will guide you through a tasting by individually pouring and discussing each of the wines with you, and will be there to answer any of your questions.
Quartz Rock Vineyard’s mission is to perform all of their work with kindness and respect for the land, their team and communities, and each other. They give customers the opportunity to enjoy the fruits of the land while basking in its beauty. The vibe at Quartz Rock is easy-going and friendly, but the team is hard working and knowledgeable without being pretentious.
To complement the wine and cider, a visit can include live music, a variety of pop-up food options, classes and shows, including fire dance performances, a world-record sword balancing act, poetry workshops, stand-up comedy, and wine tasting and pairing classes.
Doing good in the world – close to home and further afoot – is also the foundation of Quartz Rock Vineyard’s identity. They host fundraisers and awareness events for LGBTQ+ school-aged kids and teens, world poverty and hunger, mental and physical healthcare and housing for US Military Veterans, postpartum support and maternal health, the 9/11 families fund, assistance for victims and survivors of domestic violence, have donated thousands of pounds of fruit to food pantries within Ulster, Orange, and Westchester counties, and are involved with numerous other charitable and advocacy organizations.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Noiret
One of Quartz Rock’s favorite full-bodied reds is made from a grape many people haven’t heard of yet.
Noiret is a relatively new hybrid grape developed by Cornell specifically for growing in colder climates. It has a gorgeous, dark purple hue, rich berry flavor, and fine tannins.
Of the more than 14 acres of grapes grown on the farm at Quartz Rock Vineyard, two acres are planted with Noiret. One-and-a-half tons of the 2021 harvest was used to produce the award-winning Noiret Unoaked 2021 Estate, which scored 90 points and won a Gold medal at the New York Wine Classic.
It was also used to produce the newly released Noiret 2021 Estate which was aged in oak for 21 months and is expected to score well at competitions later this year. The remainder of the harvest was sold to other winemakers in the region.
DIRECTIONS
Hours
YEAR-ROUND
Fri: 2–7pm
Sat: 12–6:30pm
Sun: 12–5pm
Additional hours seasonally
CLOSED
All major holidays
Staff Picks
WHITE
- 2022 Estate Semi-Dry Riesling
- 2022 Estate Valvin Muscat Chardonnay Field Blend
RED
- 2021 Estate Noiret
- 2020 Estate Cabernet Franc
- 2022 Estate Cabernet Franc
CIDER
- 2021 Rye Barrel Aged Cider
- 2023 Apple Currant Cider
DESSERT
- 2021 Estate Cabernet Franc Iced Wine
- 2021 Estate Black Currant Wine
MEET THE OWNERS
Dan Heavens and Jacqui Ferrari Heavens
Dan and Jacqui are not your typical vineyard proprietors—both are under forty without a family history in wine. Dan grew up on a small family farm in Connecticut, and Jacqui in the Bronx and lower Westchester.
Dan and Jacqui’s goal at Quartz Rock is to produce outstanding wines while staying true to their core values of compassion, dedication, and innovation. They use these values to inform every decision they make.
The couple is grateful to have family who encourage and help them, and they have surrounded themselves with talented, exceptional workers on the farm and at the winery. They are appreciative of everyone on their team.