Family-founded in 2008, Adirondack Winery has grown from a small Lake George tasting room into a year-round Adirondack gathering place rooted in approachable, locally crafted wine. Its Queensbury headquarters, opened in 2022, lets visitors watch the winemaking process while the business carries its regional character into community traditions such as Drink Pink and the Adirondack Wine & Food Festival.
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Lakeland WineryFounded in 2005 by Syracuse wine enthusiast Andrew Watkins, Lakeland Winery grew from a shop for home winemakers into a 19-year-old urban winery built around an approachable, homey experience. The Syracuse facility makes its own wines and invites customers to create custom batches with guidance from its winemakers. Lakeland also hosts tastings and community fundraisers, extending its role beyond production into a gathering place for local wine drinkers.SYRACUSE, NY
Applewood WineryFamily-owned and operated for more than 25 years, Applewood Winery is a Warwick, New York gathering place known for its relaxed country setting and warm welcome. The winery invites visitors to slow down among mountain, orchard, and lake views while enjoying locally made wine and cider, with tastings and live music adding to the experience.WARWICK, NY
Millbrook Vineyards & WineryFounded in 1982 on a former dairy farm, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery makes estate-grown wines in New York’s Hudson River Valley. It was the region’s first vineyard dedicated exclusively to vinifera grapes, and today its 130-acre estate includes 30 acres of vines and produces 10,000 to 15,000 cases annually. The restored Dutch barn welcomes visitors for tastings and tours, while the vineyard hosts events throughout the year.MILLBROOK, NY
Four Maples Vineyard & WineryFounded in 2008 on a former abandoned property in Champlain, Four Maples Vineyard & Winery grows grapes and makes estate wines in New York’s Champlain Valley AVA, surrounded by the Adirondack Mountains. Its 5,600 vines are cold-hardy Nordic varieties suited to the North Country climate, and the estate takes its name from four century-old maple trees that shade the grounds. Visitors can taste the wines, picnic, or gather for events beneath the maples.CHAMPLAIN, NY