Hudson Valley Wineries Tour | 2 Days

Buy local, Eat Local, Drink Local. Enjoy a 2 day Hudson Valley Wineries Tour and stay local at one of NY's top 10 inns, Cromwell Manor Inn.

Conveniently located in the Hudson Valley Shawangunk Wine Trail area, Cromwell Manor Inn is a great place to call home while discovering some of the local wineries the Hudson Valley has to offer. A nice way to enjoy a day of winery hopping is to stop at the local market first to pick up some savory snacks or picnic lunch to enjoy at the wineries as the views are spectacular and worthy of lingering. Here is a sample of a Hudson Valley Winery Tour for your next weekend visit. All the wineries listed on this tour are open year round on weekends.

Day 1

Benmarl Winery


Located on 37 scenic acres overlooking the Hudson River and Berkshire Mountains beyond, their wines are artisan-made, aged carefully in oak or held in stainless steel until ready. They offer 15 different varieties for purchase and several for tasting. Benmarl Winery is known as America's oldest vineyard.



Stoutridge Vineyard


Stoutridge Vineyard is a half mile from the beautiful Hudson River on the south-east facing slopes of a ridge of land on which grapevines and fruit trees have been continuously planted for 200 years. They are a gravity winery meaning that they don't use pumps or filters in their winemaking. All of their wines are sold exclusively at the winery.

Whitecliff Vineyards

This vineyard's 70-acre property surrounds a tasting room that includes a large deck with spectacular views of the white cliffs of the Shawangunk Ridge. Their tasting includes a minimum of 6 wines.





Brimstone Hill Vineyard


The vineyard is over 13 acres and the small winery building houses a cozy tasting room overlooking the vines. Following the French tradition, Brimstone Hill grows 4 varieties of grapes including Chardonnay, Reisling, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir. All of their wines are made on premises.

On your way back to the inn for the evening, you may wish to stop for dinner first at one of the area's restaurants.

Day 2

Brotherhood Winery

Brotherhood, the oldest winery in the U.S., has the largest underground wine cellars in the country. Brotherhood's award winning wines include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Riesling.





Palaia Vineyards & Winery

Palaia Vineyards is located in a 200 year old barn on land once owned by Aaron Burr. Nestled in the clove of two mountains, the view of the vineyard is perfect from either their enclosed deck off the tasting room in the winter, or the main stage tent out on the lawn in the summer. They process all their award- winning wines right in the barn, and many are made from grapes grown at their Sweet Clover Farm.

While these wineries are open all year on weekends with longer hours during the summer and fall, there are a few other wineries along this trail that are open for part of the year. You may wish to add these wineries to your tour therefore extending your stay in the beautiful Hudson Valley!

Late Fall Foliage in the Hudson Valley

What happens when you combine warm temperatures and a dry summer? Answer - the leaves on the trees change color later in the season and the foliage season is extended. That is what is happening in New York's Hudson Valley. Tourists visiting the Hudson Highlands now are seeing a fantastic show of amazing colors on the various types of trees that the area has to offer.

Enjoy a day at Storm King Art Center and view world class sculptures in a fantastic 500 acre setting. Visit the beautiful campus of West Point or sample wine from the oldest winery in the United States, Brotherhood Winery. Take advantage of the late fall and make plans to visit the Historic Hudson Valley of New York!

Labor Day Happenings in the Hudson Valley

Looking for something exciting to do this Labor Day? Take a trip to the heart of New York's Hudson Valley and enjoy all if has to offer. Here is a sampling of some of the fun happenings this Labor Day:

Storm King Art Center - A five hundred acre sculpture garden invites you to the beauty of the Hudson Valley. Walk or take a relaxing ride on the tram.

Brotherhood Winery - The oldest winery in the United States beckons you for a tour and wine tasting.

Storm King Adventure Tours - Why not experience the lovely Hudson River by taking an enjoyable kayaking trip?

United States Military Academy at West Point - Ever wonder what it was like to be a cadet at West Point? Find out by taking a one hour tour and then take in the free concert at Trophy Point on sunday evening.

Woodbury Common Premium Outlets - Shop to you drop at the largest premium shopping outlet in the world!

New York Renaissance Faire - Leave the modern world behind for the Faire, where pleasure is the order of the day and entertainment is everywhere!

Orange County Choppers - You've seen them on television, come see them in person.

Dia:Beacon - Visit a 300,000 square foot modern art museum.

This is just a small sampling of exciting happenings in New York's Hudson Valley this Labor Day. All of the above mentioned events are within a short 20 minute drive from Cromwell Manor Inn, one of New York's Top 10 inns. http://www.cromwellmanor.com/.