interior of lodge with stone fireplace and open glass door with view of lake and mountains

Mirror Lake Inn and The View: An Expression of Terroir

With their casual Adirondack elegance, Mirror Lake Inn and The View are reminiscent of Europe’s finest luxury resorts, where year-round activities, spa services, and classic-yet-creative cuisine administer to body, soul,
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Amy Hepworth with marijuana plants at Hepworth Farms in Milton, NY.

Exploring Cannabis in the Hudson Valley

With the passage of the New York Marijuana Regulation and Tax Act, more acres of agricultural land are being licensed to grow cannabis, and soon there will be tasting rooms
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Milea Tasting room at sunset

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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distant shot of round barn in grass field

The Power of Place in Hudson Valley Cheese

When it comes to cheese, think local and artisanal, and look for cheeses made by people whose business decisions reflect their commitment to the community—and the land.
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view of red barn at suset

Sustainable Wine Growing in a Challenging Climate

What does sustainability mean for winemakers? In its simplest form, it's a pledge by producers to be stewards of the land and community…with a little wiggle room built in.
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Hands pruning grapes using red scissor

2020 Harvest: A Bright Spot in a Tough Year

While 2020 continues to be a historically challenging year for Americans, the harvest has Hudson Valley winemakers and cider makers feeling cautiously, of all things, optimistic.
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load of ugly apples

Uncultivated: Wild Apples, Real Cider, and the Complicated Art of Making a Living [Book Review]

Author and sustainable cider maker Andy Brennan balances the needs of a modern farm business with a pursuit to return to simpler times.
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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
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Chef Marc Murphy cooking on outdoor grill with smoke

Celebrating the Shawangunk Wine Trail with Chef Marc Murphy

Hudson Valley Wine Magazine editors invited a small group of local farmers and artisan producers to join them and celebrity Chef and Chopped judge Marc Murphy and NYC Beverage Director
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View of Fjord Cab Franc bottles, on barrel during the 2019 Cab Franc Barrel Tasting at Nostrano Vineyards.

Exploring the Wine Glass Digs Deep into Hudson Valley Cab Franc

In this Exploring the Wine Glass podcast, Lori Budd, creator of #CabFrancDay, interviews the Hudson Valley's Cabernet Franc winemakers and winery owners.
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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
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view of Jonathan Lander, assistant winemaker at Robibero Family Vineyards, standing by barrels

The Next Crop

They may have come to the Hudson Valley for its vibrant viticulture, but it’s the people—and the collaborative community—that’s making them stay.
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