Best Hudson Valley Vineyards to Have a Glass of Wine
Are you planning on making Hudson Valley the destination for your wedding event? Hudson Valley is a beautiful area in upstate New York that offers breathtaking mountainous views, gorgeous venues, and—the best part—countless wineries. Known for its specialty wine, it only makes sense to give you and your guests a taste of what Hudson Valley vineyards offer.
Visiting local wineries is a great experience to share, especially with out-of-town guests. So whether you host your wedding at a Hudson Valley vineyard or enjoy a pre-wedding tasting tour for your reception party, there are plenty of delicious flavors to enjoy.
Here are ten Hudson Valley vineyards with wines out of this world!
1. Brotherhood Winery
Brotherhood Winery offers unguided public tastings, where wine lovers have a selection of five wines from a catalog of ten wines. With a combination of varietal and traditional samples, tasters can expect diverse flavors. In addition, this Hudson Valley winery provides tours accompanied by tastings. So sit back and sip a varietal selection of cherry Cabernet Sauvignon or bright Chardonnay. Or, for traditional options, enjoy some sweet 19th-century flavors that will take you back in time.
Location: 100 Brotherhood Plaza Drive, Washingtonville, NY 10992
Contact: (845) 496-3661
2. City Winery Hudson Valley
Located on the outskirts of Montgomery, NY, City Winery Hudson Valley is accompanied by beautiful views of the Wallkill River and Shawangunk Mountains. This winery has a restaurant and wine bar on the grounds open for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Guests can immerse themselves in the wine experience with guided experts, wine blending sessions, virtual wine experiences, and more. City Winery also allows visitors to create their own barrels, from crushing the grapes to blending a customized wine.
This Hudson Valley winery is a great spot for a glass of wine and a fun time.
Location: 24 Factory Street, Montgomery, NY 12549
Contact: (845) 424-0222
3. Clinton Vineyards
Enjoy the Clinton Vineyards Tasting Room experience, where you can sip on a glass of wine produced from the grapes seen at the entrance hillside and tour the vineyard.
This historic Hudson Valley vineyard offers indoor and outdoor private tasting sessions with a lovely menu featuring The Dutchess, a Seyval Blanc 2021, The French Connection, a new sparkling wine, and The Royal.
Clinton Vineyards is an excellent choice for an intimate wine-tasting experience.
Location: 450 Schultzville Rd, Clinton Corners, NY 12514
Contact: (845) 266-5372
4. Hudson Chatham Winery
Known as Columbia County's first winery, Hudson Chatham Winery is a gorgeous property that offers visitors two curated experiences. The HCW Flight serves six delectable wines coupled with seasonal organic snacks from the Vineyard Kitchen. This experience is limited to groups of eight.
The HCW Group Experience is for groups of nine or more who want to host a large reservation and explore some new wines! Hudson Chatham Winery is perfect for weddings, bachelor(ette) parties, in-depth vineyard tours, and winemaking experiences.
Location: 1900 State Route 66, Ghent, NY 12075
Contact: (518) 392-9463
5. Magnanini
Pick a sunny day for a stroll in Magnanini's vineyards, savor the wines, and enjoy the views of the Hudson River Valley. This winery grows, harvests, and ferments wine on-site for a flavorful treat for guests. With grape varieties such as Seyval Blanc, Dechaunac, and Niagara, this Hudson Valley winery specializes in grapes that can withstand the region's cool temperatures.
Wines are blended with locally-sourced ingredients like berries, walnuts, and honey. A day here will undoubtedly leave visitors wanting more.
Location: 172 Strawridge Rd, Wallkill, NY 12589
Contact: (845) 895-2767
6. Millbrook Vineyards and Winery
Declared as the Hudson Valley's flagship winery by New York Times, Millbrook Vineyards and Winery is a stunning winery that offers year-round tours and wine tasting. On the weekend, guests can reserve wine tastings and sample five high-tiered estate designates, such as William Salyem wines and blends from Tuscan Estate, Villa Pillo.
Millbrook Vineyards and Winery also provide outdoor portfolio wine tasting and indoor weekday portfolio tasting. The outdoor portfolio wine-tasting option is perfect if you want to enjoy a glass of wine while overlooking the small lakes and Lollipop Hill Vineyard!
Come and taste 35 years of excellence.
Location: 26 Wing Rd, Millbrook, NY 12545
Contact: (800) 662-9463 or (845) 677-8383
7. Nastrano Vineyards
A family-owned farm, vineyard, and winery, Nastrano Vineyards consists of ten acres of wine grapes with a few acres of seedless table grapes. This charming Hudson Valley winery has the perfect tasting room, sitting among the hills overlooking the farm and vineyard.
Explore their latest wine menu with a 2020 Estate Semi-Sweet Riesling or a 2019 Baco Noir while nibbling on some cheese and listening to live music at the on-site tasting bar.
Visitors will love the warm ambiance of this family-run property.
Location: 14 Gala Lane, Milton, NY 12547
Contact: (845) 795-5473
8. Red Maple Vineyard
Once a dairy farm, now transformed into a farm venue and vineyard, Red Maple Vineyard is a picturesque destination in West Park, NY. This winery specializes in sourcing from the land, which means their menu consists of fresh seasonal produce from the garden, estate-made wines, and Saison with sap from the maple trees.
Red Maple Vineyard provides on-site dining with house-made beverages and live music. For hungry visitors, you can enjoy an extensive menu with tomato and arugula pizzetta and fig flatbread, topping it off with a rich Estate Rose hand-picked by the crew at Red Maple Vineyard.
Location: 103 Burroughs Drive, West Park, NY 12491
Contact: (845) 834-6050
9. Applewood Winery
Open seven days a week for wine-tasting flights, the beautiful scenery will immediately take guests' breath away. In addition, Applewood Winery provides seasonal reservations at the Pavilion Bar and Private Cabanas. So take a break from the busy crowds and wedding planning and relish in the table service, wine tasting, cocktails, and more.
In addition to the bars on the property, this Hudson Valley winery also has a Wine Garden and Crush Pad, where visitors can select from a specialized wine menu or enjoy wine by the glass and explore the grounds.
Location: 82 Four Corners Rd, Warwick, NY 10990
Contact: (845) 988-9292
10. Bashakill Vineyards
Located in Wurtsboro, NY, Bashakill Vineyards ensures their flavors are the top of the line by producing wine the traditional way – hand-picking the grapes. The wines are custom-made and vegan, with reds aging in French and American oak barrels for 18 months.
For wine lovers who can't get enough, this Hudson Valley vineyard is the perfect place to learn more about the winemaking process from the passionate owner and expert wine-maker.
Location: 1131 South Rd, Wurtsboro, NY 12790
Contact: (845) 888-5858
Hudson Valley Weddings at The Hill
While you enjoy the flavors of our Hudson Valley vineyards, we would love to assist you with finding the perfect wedding venue for your event. Explore the horse pastures and woodlands of The Hill, a breathtaking estate among the mountains. With rustic and historic charm, this Hudson Valley wedding venue will transport you and your guests to a magical space you can only imagine in a storybook.
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