Brotherhood, America's Oldest Winery

The drive to the winery is Serene! Scenic, beautiful houses and in October, the fall colors are in full bloom. Once there, you're welcome by a beautiful vintage backdrop of cottages. Inside, you're greeted by friendly staff. I was too late for a tour but the tasting was fantastic. John was my consultant and he's absolutely wonderful. I'm from TX and was saddened to learn they don't ship there. I was limited to buying only the bottles.

This place was wonderful! I absolutely loved the history-filled tour; the underground facilities are a true journey into the past. Seeing the barrels, the photos of the families who have worked at this vineyard, and the aromas—it was all very lovely. We went with a group of friends, and the wine tasting was absolutely fantastic, offering a great selection of wines. Without a doubt, my favorite was the Riesling and the sparkling rosé. Don't miss out on this unique plan for couples or friends!

Been here twice! Great place. Very friendly staff. Affordable wine prices and discounts when buying 6+ bottles. The only bad thing is the Restaurant is unreasonably expensive. 6 inch plain pizza is $12 and 6 inch pepperoni pizza is almost $19. Small box with a couple of pieces of cheese and pepperini small orange and hot pepper $28!! But the place is great! I recommend!

We were excited to tour the oldest winery in the U.S. for $25 you get a tour and tasting. The tour was interesting and the hand dug caves are amazing! The wine is good and reasonably priced, and there is lots of outdoor seating to enjoy a glass of wine with friends. The reason for 3 stars is the atmosphere. The tour guide said multiple times during the tour and the tasting there is no rush, take your time, but that was not the vibe. At the end of the tasting we were given shopping instructions?!?! The tour group was too large and felt rushed. At the end of the tasting we were literally told we had to move away from the counter so they could reset for the next group.

Brotherhood Winery, the oldest operating winery in the U.S.🍷is a hidden gem just outside New Jersey. The historic underground cellars are fascinating, and the wine tasting offers a great variety-from sweet whites to bold reds. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the atmosphere is perfect for a relaxing weekend trip. 😄The only thing I didn’t like about the winery is that they don’t have a vineyard 🥲 but other than that whether you're into wine or just looking for a charming escape, Brotherhood is definitely worth the visit. 🫶🏻

Had such an amazing experience here with my friends and partner this past Saturday! We did a tour with a tasting with an excellent tour guide, Daria. She was so positive and energetic, she made the experience so enjoyable and we learned so much! The wine tasting was so fun, we even got cute wine glasses to take home at no cost. We even got a chance to do grape stomping, which is a must try if you go! The music and host were awesome as well! Beautiful winery, will definitely be coming back!

We enjoyed a delightful winery tour that exceeded our expectations. The variety of wines available was impressive, and the prices were quite reasonable. The scenery of the location added to the overall charm of the experience.A must go place !!!

Great day trip from the city. I went and did the tour and tasting for 25 dollars I tried 5 wines. The wine was excellent I recommend the Riesling in the blue bottle and the turning leaf Riesling and the sparking wine which is made like Dom Perignon. John gave us the tour and he was very knowledgeable. Kathleen was so kind and helpful in the store. I will definitely go back for more wine. Great experience and beautiful venue. .

Loved this Winery! The tour thru the underground tunnels was amazing. All the history and trade business that had been made here was not written in books. Many posters and unique deals that took place here. Glad our tour guide was very informative. The barrels were huge. Still kept as it was back then. I would highly recommend stopping in and truly appreciate how the oldest winery survived all these years. I felt blessed to see it.

First time experience was great I went Sunday it was a little rainy that did not stop us we did the wine tasting learned so much from Kevin I believe his name was he was very nice and informative the ambiance was great saw a wedding party also making memories bride was beautiful. The gift shop was so cute the lady was just the sweetest person. Had a hotdog with peppers yummmm! I bought plenty to take home and give as gifts prices were good. Saw some grape stomping pretty cool music was nice. Definitely will come again maybe on a Saturday and try out the restaurant.

I couldn't be more excited with the experience that Juan gave us.I came in with a request from my best friends Fiance, he not only calmed me down but went above and beyond. He made the engagement so perfect the future bride cried. I couldn't be more thankful for him.

We went for my birthday a few weeks ago, and we had a great time! The grounds are beautiful. We got to explore the Wine Garden before the tour and tasting--they have a LOT of different types of bottles of wine. Our tour guide was so passionate about what he does--you can tell! He was so knowledgeable about the history of the winery and about how wine/champagne is made. I really learned a lot. We got to see the original equipment they preserved, and the casks no longer in use, and the barrels currently in use. It smelled so good where they make the wine! Once we completed the tour, they took us in for a tasting where we got to sample 6 different types of wine each. They would have us pick 1 wine out of a group of 3 for each round. I have to say the sample pours were a little heavier than I would have thought! The tour and tasting was a total of $50 for two people--what a bargain for what you get!! You definitely get your money's worth. After our tour, we went back to the Wine Garden and bought some wine! They run a really good deal of certain percentages off if you buy a certain number of bottles of wine--we definitely stocked up! Overall, we had a nice experience, and I would definitely come back again!

Brotherhood Winery is absolutely beautiful for a wedding! We used to visit as guests of the winery and finally got to photograph a wedding there. With so much beautiful architecture, greenery and locations for photos (the cellar being a favorite!), you can not go wrong with this venue. They were also great on the day of the wedding making sure that everything ran well for our couple and their loved ones. Jenn & Ro J&R Photography www.jrphotony.com

Came here for my birthday with my husband and baby and had a wonderful experience! Our daughter was fussy and it took her a while to settle down before our tasting. Everyone was very understanding and patient with us. They also took the time to help us with our stroller etc which meant so much. The wine tasting had a great variety! Always worth it to get bottles at the winery as they have a better variety and are cheaper. The weather was nice so we were able to sit outside with a bottle and ordered some sandwiches from a local pizza shop. We have been a few times and it's always a great experience here so we will definitely be back!

Brotherhood Winery is a craft winery that opened in Washingtonville, New York in 1839. It was founded by cobbler John Jaques. He began growing grapes in the backyard of his store as early as 1824. By 1835, he had established a sizable vineyard and began selling grapes in the New York City market. When the prices of grapes dropped, Jaques began making his own wine and produced his first vintage in 1839 under the name 'Blooming Grove Winery'. In 1858, ownership of the operation passed to his sons John Jr., Oren and Charles and it was renamed 'Jaques Brothers Winery'. Father and son wine merchants Jesse and Edward Emerson purchased the operation in 1886 and renamed it 'Brotherhood Winery'. They expanded the operation and built several additional buildings and underground vaults. Edward's partner Louis Farrell came on board in 1920 and the winery remained in the Farrell family until 1987. A new partnership has owned the winery since 2005 and the current winemaker is Bob Barrow. Brotherhood is America's oldest continuously-operating winery. My wife and I recently visited Brotherhood Winery while we were celebrating our sixth anniversary in the Hudson Valley. Our visit coincided with the winery's annual Grape Stomp Festival, so the place was hopping! The winery was unlike anything we've ever seen. It was more of a winery campus with several buildings including a 6,000-square-foot banquet hall where a wedding was taking place. We first took a tour of the winery's various hand-dug underground cellars and vaults. It was a very impressive sight, especially all of the enormous wine barrels. I also enjoyed seeing all of the antique winemaking equipment on display. Our tour group later moved to the Chapel for tastings. Some of our favorites included the Carpe Diem, Homestyle White Sangria, CP Trivarietal Red, Icon Cabernet Sauvignon, Late Harvest, Ruby Port, and Holiday Spiced Wine. Really impressive facility and delicious wines! We were happy that we stopped by and hope to visit again in the future!

Favorite winery in the area for sure. I've been twice so far and it's always exciting. Mostly because because I'm excited to get really high-quality wine at a great price. The first time I went was in the summer and there was a lot of activity going on at the winery. They had a lot of people doing winetasting, live music, and their tours were booked. It was a fun day experience. Most recently, I went in the winter. A lot less people and activity going on. I only went to buy wine anyway. When you buy six bottles, you get a 15% off. Plus if you follow them on social media, you get an additional 5% off. I live for these deals! All the wines that I've tried from here have been good. I would definitely recommend their Merlot and their sparkling whites.

I've been to wineries before, nothing quite like this one. The tour was informative and it was really cool to see the u ground cellars. The tour guide was really fun and had a great personality. I'd definitely go again. Especially, in the summer when I can hang out on the lawn.

The winery was nice and the service was good. Unfortunately, we could not take the guided tour as it was all booked. We did do the wine tasting. The wines were all properly labeled. There is seating outside. The place is nice but small. I would like to go back to do the guided wine tasting tour to get the whole experience.

This winery is soooo cute! The atmosphere was Amazing. Great date spot and there's a venue for weddings. Grape stomping competition was the Best part. So much fun, so take a partner and go for that. Unfortunately , I was disappointed in all of the wines that I tasted. My friends sampled a Riesling that I tasted and would have given it maybe 3 stars. I only sampled the New York wines. I would recommend making a reservation for the walking wine tour. We did not do the tour as it was booked. The wine tasting was $15 which is definitely a fair price. The grape stomping was free and the DJ was good. Staff was friendly! I would definitely recommend this winery. I just wish I could bring my own wine

A Wonderful Venue for Wonderful Wedding Memories! It was an incredible wedding, fun and romantic at Brotherhood Winery. The event coordinators and staff were professional and made the evening so enjoyable for all. They know their business and made sure that everyone was on the same page so the wedding day went smoothly and we had fun at our own wedding. It is so beautiful inside that with a little lighting and flowers it was magical. So glad we chose Brotherhood for the wonderful memories we will always have.

My friends and I had a winery tour and tasting. Our tour guide was knowledgeable about the history of the winery. The tasting was excellent. I brought 2 bottles of wine home. Before the tour we enjoyed brunch at 1839 restaurant. The wine flight was tasty! Can't wait to revisit.

I just love this place, love the tastings, the wine, the service and the ambience. Thanks to Paggy and Juan for making the tour and tasting so much fun.

I grew up in this area and this was my first time visiting. We did a very informative tour that took us underground. We learned the history of the winery and saw the wine barrels where the wine is stored. After, the tour we did a wine tasting of 5 different wines. While drinking, we learned about the grapes and where they are grown. It was a great experience and definitely a place I would go back to visit again.

I'm not much of a wine drinker however this place is worth 2 hour drive and I cannot wait to go back. We did the wine tour with the tasting which was fun! The wines I tasted were delicious. They had this spiced holiday wine which was amazing. Got a big bottle of that. Speaking of bottles, I got 5 wine bottles for $55. Not a bad deal for tasty wine. Food wise we ate at the restaurant and the food was delicious. I can't wait til we go back. There's lots outdoor seating as well.

I visited Brotherhood Winery on a dreary Sunday, but it fit the historical vibe so well. Attending with a small group for a wine tasting, we were able to quickly pay and get situated at one of the tasting bars. The downside is that if you need a restroom, you need to walk outside and further away from the tasting room to get there. The tasting room itself is huge with plenty of space between the bars so you're not on top of other visitors. We were able to select which items we wanted to try on a piece of paper that provided fluffy descriptions of each wine. The person who led our wine tasting gave us extensive descriptions of each wine, even the ones we didn't sample, which I thought was unnecessary. None of us really had any interest in hearing about the wines we wouldn't get to sample. Like any winery, we enjoyed some and not others, but that's the fun of it. They offer various percentage discounts if you purchase a certain number of bottles, so the four of us decided to split the cost. There were three people at the register, and they were completely confused with ringing us up. They ended up charging only one card instead of splitting the bill even though each couple wanted to pay. When I inquired about why that was done, they insisted we should have made it clear with how we wanted to pay and that it was too late. I would assume many visitors do this to take advantage of the deal, so I'm not sure why there was such miscommunication about it. Overall, the grounds were lovely, but I wouldn't go out of my way to return.

When I googled things to do in the town where we stayed in for the weekend, this is a recommended place to go. It was a trek coming here so I wondered why it is considered a nearby attraction. Anyway, it was worth the trip. Beautiful, historic & huge winery that it even has its own chapel and wedding reception hall. There is a free lively musical entertainment during weekends, it offers wine tasting activity and the cellar tour which is super cool. To be part of the tour, your party should be with a min no. of 4 people. Plenty of wine variety choices. My husband picked one of their specialty wines. Haven't try it yet but it has good reviews that we are expecting to be happy with the pick. Definitely a spot to stop by when in the area.

I'd had my eye on this place since seeing it on a "best of" list, so I was really excited to finally get to check it out. We scheduled a private tour and wine tasting last Sunday and Stephen was our guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions we had for him. We really enjoyed our tour and loved the winery. My favorite part of the tour were the cellars. They were so neat! The tasting included our choice of five different wines from a list of 14. The hubby and I opted to pick different ones so we could try more. It was great! We ended up really loving a few of the wines, but I can honestly say that I enjoyed them all! The hubby, not so much, since he isn't really a fan of wine. It's okay, more for me! We grabbed some lunch at their on-site restaurant (review to come), stopped by the gift shop for a bit and then went to their wine shop to buy some bottles of our newly discovered favorites. I wanted to mention that there are two different tasting options. There's the public in their beautiful tasting room inside the wine shop ($15pp) and there's the private tour and tasting ($25pp). I can't speak on the details of the public tasting, since I haven't experienced it myself. The private tour and tasting, however, includes the guided tour of the grounds, the underground cellars and a private tasting in their chapel. Reservations are required and the minimum group size is four and max is eight. This tasting included 5 - 1 ounce servings of wine, some oyster crackers and chocolates for palate cleansing. We also got some lovely souvenir wine glasses to take home. We really enjoyed our time at Brotherhood and I would highly recommend it.

Brotherhood has been on my list for 3 years and I finally made it. I was a bit disappointed by the tasting. I'm used to standing at the tasting bar with a glass and a good tasting pour, but the pours came in small plastic cups. However, the wines I tried were good, the service was amazing and the wines were very reasonably priced which made up for the tasting the winery and surrounding buildings are very pretty and I was able to get a few Christmas presents at the gift shop. I enjoyed my visit.

Its amazing what a pandemic can force you to do, but more amazing are the businesses that are trying to accommodate your visit. I have been here many times, and each time is a good experience with friendly staff. I'm happy to report that a tasting still takes place, the only thing missing is one of the staff talking you thru each wine, you get your wine in mini plastic cups with your complimentary glass to go! My party & I left with a case of wine, so you that means that we will gladly be back. Thanks for letting us still come to the tasting room!!!

This place used to be a lot of fun and a lot of locals went. They have become very tourist oriented, and there wants fantastic prices are now higher than what you can buy their products for in your local liquor store. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this place unless you are looking for a touristy high priced experience

I agree with the Yelp review that described this winery as commercial. They lack customer service skills. The staff seems more interested in rushing you through the tasting and hoping you purchase a bottle before you leave. Dark and dingy inside. Pass on this winery. Many other wineries in the area to check out.

GREAT WINERY! I came here with my boyfriend towards the end of September and really loved the vibe this place has to offer! We did come near closing time however we still managed to find nice seating with a table that was near the water foundation which provided us with lovely view. The tables we're definitely following the 6 feet distancing which I really appreciated. Upon arrival you could hear a live performer player which was most definitely nice since you don't really get that at most wineries! We went inside to pick our bottle of choice and there was an endless amount of options and there was a lovely woman who asked if we needed help and she gave us with a cold bottle of Chardonnay from the fridge which we were looking for! The staff here is definitely very kind and willing to help! I would most definitely recommend this winery, it was for sure a 5/5 for me and would definitely love to come back soon! It's a great place for family, friends and even couples!

Disappointed. The manager (Juan on Saturday, 8/25/2023) who collected the fees for the tour and tasting was extremely rude and unprofessional. He did not clearly explain the fee structure or the timeframe of the tour, yet was quick to take our credit card. We purchased a tour for two and a tasting for one. We then immediately decided to cancel and leave, but Juan refused to issue a refund. There was NO fee structure posted anywhere! THEN Juan sent a man to embarras us at the tasting room, publicly announcing that one couple selected only one tasting ticket, even though we had initially stated it to the guide. Although the tour guide, Glenn, was wonderful, the sales manager, Juan, was terrible. Sadly, it felt like a wasted day. Don't waste your money.

The grounds and the venue is impressive. Beautiful stone work vaulted ceiling. We bought tickets for a tasting. No one was there. We waited and we waited. They told us they weren't ready yet. We finally started. The person serving us was reading off a paper and going very very slowly. Absolutely no personality. The majority of the wines were awful. Not going back

Apparently this is the oldest winery in America. Pretty freakin' cool, huh?! I had a wedding only a few minutes from here and since this is such a beautiful area that me and the friends I was with rarely get to visit, we made plans to spend the day, or at least get lunch at Brotherhood. I'm so happy we did! Started off with a few glasses of wine, all very tasty and all very affordable. Pretty sure each glass was less than $10. Our table got a few different things: a cheese board, a veggie platter and the mac and cheese. The veggie platter was the only thing I ate and man oh man was it a lot of food. It was asparagus served cold, pumpkin and squash. All cold but all so good. Sounds weird but it was so tasty and such a nice treat before a wedding where I was sure to eat a lot of food. The menu just said veggies so I am sure they change them up with the season. Ask what the veggies are before you order. It was pretty early in the day so I think we were the only ones there but everyone we encountered was so friendly. The food came out quickly and we were able to sit out on the back patio, which was so beautiful. Highly recommend coming and maybe planning a wine tasting or tour!

America's oldest winery. We were not there for a wine tasting or a tour but based on our experience I think we will. We were there for the wedding of our friend's daughter and it was a beautiful setting and wedding. The wedding was performed outside and although a bit chilly (autumn wedding) the backdrop of all the foliage made it a very pretty sight. After the ceremony we were guided to a tent area where we were partook of the open bar and a great spread of appetizers. For our dinner we had a choice of chicken, sole or boneless ribs. I had the ribs and was very pleased with my meal. The food was delicious as I asked others in our party. As we were walking to the wedding reception I saw that they seemed to have a restaurant at the winery so I guess we will have to make a stop some time in the future.

Went to a wedding! Food was fantastic, from stations at cocktail time to stations for dinner. Lots of variety! Beautiful romantic stone building. Staff was welcoming and available. !!

There were flyers all over the Newburgh area advertising this seafood festival for like 2 months, as they do with all festivals, So I had to make plans to attend. Great place to go being that it's known as the oldest Brewery for (beer and wine) ever! We upgraded our tickets to the V.I.P where you get a list of food to taste which was fried calamari, seafood salad, thai shrimp, crab cakes, lobster roll, pasta and a few other things. Unfortunately the food was ok but the sweet thai chili shrimp was my favorite. The wine was great as well. Over all It was a nice experience with friends and family however the heat got the best of us.

Our tour guide was great, Colleen. We were able to try 5 wines in their chapel. We really enjoyed going down to the cellar. It was a fun experience!

Yah definitely pretty bad wine here. We sign up for 5 wine tasting and I would say it's below appetizing for all five. Save yourself some money and just buy their blue bottle riesling. That's about the only one our friends and I can get down. Rest should be consider cooking wine. Being the oldest winery can just be a marketing phrase and this probably my last time coming here. It's a good place to host a wedding with plenty of parking and enough space on the location but there are so many other place on the Hudson valley. Service is great and price is good I guess. I wouldn't drink anything else here if I was paid to drink it to be honest. The "premium"dry resiling tastes like cardboard on your tongue. Overall, spend that $15 on the blue bottle riesling and move on.

We paid for a private tour for 4 people. I'd been here years ago snd we brought crackers and cheese, did a large tour and bought wine to drink outside. Today we did the private tour with Joanne and loved it. We bought a case of wine for the 4 of us to take home. You can no longer bring outside food so we didn't stay around. I was glad we had a smaller tour because we had a more personalized experience. The one negative I found was that when we went by the bottling part of the tour, we saw nothing because no one was in there bottling. A bit disappointing since we paid extra. We bought the wines that we don't see at stores at home.

This Winery is awesome! It's the oldest in America. It was only $10 for the tour, it includes a wine glass and 5 sampling's. Parking was free. Such a steal! We tried great wines and the store has great deals, we bought like 11 bottles lol I also had a great sangria and cider! You can even do a grape stomping contest which is neat. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and it was so cool to see the huge barrels. If I could recommend anything it would be to pack a lunch and have a little picnic after your wine tasting. There is a cute cafe there but we wished we would've brought our own food and snacks.

Fast flights of wine to get in and out with kids. Not a lot of food/drink options for kids.

Came here in January so take it with a grain.. The Google maps directions didn't take me directly here but to an apartment complex. We didn't do a tasting or anything just bought some stuff.

This is the second time going to brotherhood winery and I have to say it's always amazing going. Did a tasting with Jeff (who we had before) and the man knows his stuff. He's great with explaining the types of wine and which one to try first and talks about the fine taste and food that goes well with each wine. He's so detailed and has an amazing love for wine which you can see. Everyone had a great time. After wine tasting was done, we had a blast checking out all the wine. You can't leave this place without getting a case of wine to go. Prices are great and you get 30% off when you get 12 or more (we walked out with 18 bottles the second time). We had such a blast and will be going again.

The grounds of this winery are beautiful, but the wine itself was not good. I will probably not return.

This is by far the worst customer service I've experienced. I was excited to share this experience and history with my friend from out of town. Not once were we greeted or asked if we needed assistance. Every single worker was on their PHONE and did not even lift their chin to say anything. I'm embarrassed that I recommended this place to my friend. Never returning. Pitiful. Please do better.

Just visited there and did not live up to expectations. Very commercial with less than pleasant staff. Prices of wines were reasonable

We stopped by today because we were in the area visiting the Storm King Art Center and spent a lovely afternoon enjoying DJed oldies, a cabernet, and people watching. Just FYI for those of you who have not been here before, you are welcome to bring your own food from outside to enjoy in the picnic area in front of the tasting room. I think all they ask is that you don't bring outside alcoholic beverages. That being said, we stopped by Stop and Shop (literally right next door to the winery) right before we got to Brotherhood and picked up some French bread and gruyere cheese to go with our wine. We purchased a Brotherhood cab, borrowed a corkscrew to uncork the wine, grabbed a few plastic cups , and proceeded to spend a few hours enjoying the sun. Their tours start at the top of every hour, and on the weekends - in addition to a DJ/MC with a wonderfully deep voice playing oldies - they also hold grape stomping contests every 1/2 hour. I believe you have to sign up for them beforehand, but if you are over 21 years old and you win the stomp, you get a free bottle of wine! They were pretty generous with handing out the free bottles though. This is definitely a great place to spend a few hours if you are in the area. They also have a beautiful venue at which to host events or weddings!

The wines are good. Ambiance is fine. Plenty of space, tables and chairs. Food is limited. There is a bar/restaurent next door. You can order takeout from there and eat at the tables. Not the best menu. Service in winery is friendly and good. I will definitely go back there.

I went here for a tasting and to drink one. The tasting includes 5 wines in a 1oz shot glass and a souvenir wine cup. Glasses of wine are $7. You can also purchase bottles and drink there. All of the wines I tried were delicious and there was a big variety. There's also a store with even more wine to choose from and 30% off a case. They have outdoor tented seating and minimal tables inside. Not the typical wine view of the Hudson valley but quaint and different.

My first time going to brotherhood winery was a great experience! There was plenty of parking and it was a beautiful day! There was covid 6 feet distancing and the location was so picturesque. We went to the 1839 restaurant and the food was amazing! I had the steak frites and the coconut margherita which was nice and strong! I loved the wine tasting we were able to pick 3 choices! Only thing missing was the band! I will def be back to watch them!

Had a great October visit!! The tasting reservations were first come- first serve, but that should change with the new website. I felt safe with the tastings. They had plexiglass, and poured wines in small cups. My husband and I choose to keep our masks in between sips (because we were indoors in the Chapel), but not everyone did. I think our host's name was Ray - he was fantastic and super knowledgeable. The grounds were super open and had plenty of space between people. There is a big grassy area available for picnics, you can bring your own chairs. It's a beautiful place. If you have a long wait, we chose to walk down the street to a main intersection and bought Chicken Parm and Fries... while we waited. *Note - you cannot buy single bottle wines while you wait for your tasting. If you have a super long wait, and know what you like... you can easily just buy bottles and do your own tasting in the picnic area.

I've visited the Brotherhood Winery on multiple occasions and each time thoroughly enjoyed my experience ... and the wine! I recommend visiting for a wine tasting with your significant other or with a group. I have done the tour which was really cool and could not resist leaving without a case... or two... of wine.

Came here twice. Back in November. First time, we were up here from New Jersey just doing tours of some of the wineries and cideries in the area. Won't lie I was wary because of some of reviews. However I was pleasantly surprised, lets get something out of the way. They are not a vinyard, nor do they bill themselves as one. So dont expect grapes. We did the tour and tasting and I will say you should probably do it with 2 or 3 people ro be able to sample as many wines as you can. The woman who led us through the tour and tasting was very knowledgeable and was able to recommend which wine would be best based on our palette. Overall a great experience, and definitely took many wines home with us based on the tasting alone. Would recommend this tour to anyone who already happens to be in the area. Would recommend taking home Carolls Mead and the Riesling (to die for).

The place smells like a century old bar, with the residue of bar odors baked into the floors & walls. They try to clean it off with chemical cleaning products, but that just makes it unbearably confusing to the senses. The food is just okay. The service is just okay. It's okay in a pinch.

Given that this is the oldest winery in the US, we figured we had to stop here since we were in the Hudson Valley. I love a good tour, I love learning about places, so I would highly recommend the tour here if you've never done it. Fun fact - during prohibition they were allowed to stay open because they made Communion wine for the church :-) The tasting was also an enjoyable affair, with lots of choice and our tour and tasting guide was great. There's probably a wine for everyone type of wine drinker. There aren't really any views here, no big open spaces and rolling hills, but that worked out fine for us since it was a cold day and we wanted to be inside anyway. Definitely worth checking out :-)