"Benmarl overlooks the Hudson River, and serves wood-fired pizzas you can eat outside on a deck while you wonder why Adirondack chairs aren’t called Hudson Valley chairs. In other words, there are lots of reasons to drive 90 minutes north to this winery in Marlboro, not least of which are their estate-bottled wines. Make a reservation through their website for proof that good cab franc can be grown outside France on a vineyard that’s both family and dog-friendly." - matt tervooren
