Founded 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.
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
Clearview Vineyard and WineryClearview Vineyard and Winery grew from a Warwick family’s 2004 move to a farm property into a vineyard and winery producing handcrafted estate wines in New York’s Hudson Valley. Its 3,800-square-foot facility includes a tasting room, entertainment space and covered porch overlooking the vines, where weekend visitors can pair tastings with live music and small plates. Clearview is also a member of the Shawangunk Wine Trail and was named a Top U.S. Vineyard by Travel+Leisure in 2017.WARWICK, NY
Harmony VineyardsEstablished in 1999 on Long Island’s Stony Brook Harbor, Harmony Vineyards sustainably farms grapes and makes Bordeaux-style red blends and Chablis-style Chardonnay. Viticulturist Stephen Mudd and winemaker Eric Fry shape the wines, which are served in a restored circa-1690 historic tasting room overlooking the waterfront. The vineyard also operates as an adult wine-tasting destination with food, live events, and private gatherings.SAINT JAMES, NY
21 Brix WineryOn a third-generation family farm with 450 acres of vineyard, 21 Brix Winery grows grapes and makes wine in Portland, New York. Olde Chautauqua Farms has cultivated grapes since the 1950s, while the winery has produced its own wines since opening in 2011. Its tasting room and grounds also serve as a gathering place for music, seasonal events and private celebrations, with the roadside pink elephant Ella as its distinctive calling card.PORTLAND, NY