Shawangunk Wine Trail Announces Two New Members

Marlboro, NY, February 17, 2009 - The Shawangunk Wine Trail continues to expand with the addition of two wineries to the wine trail. Palaia Vineyards in Highland Mills, New York and Brimstone Hill Vineyards in Pine Bush, New York. They will join the trail kicking off the season with the Pasta Primo - Vino April 18 & 19, 2009.
Jan Palaggi, owner of Palaia Vineyards is thrilled to be a part of the Shawangunk Wine Trail. "We are right in between the Northern End and the Southern End of the trail. We will be a nice addition for the path of the trail," said Jan. Palaia produces a variety of wines from vinifera grapes such as Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Chardonnay to hybrid varietals, DeChaunac, and Traminette to Mead made with local clover honey.
Dick Eldridge owner of Brimstone Hill Vineyards has been a past member of the Shawangunk Wine Trail. Two years ago, he took a leave of absence from the wine trail and is glad to be back. Brimstone Hill produces vinifera varieties like Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and hybrid varietals like Seyval, Noiret and Foch.
The wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail will kick off the season April 18 and 19th with Pasta Primo Vino. This is a wonderful way to be introduced to all the eleven wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail. Tickets for this event are $20 plus tax and include wine tasting and pasta sampling at each winery.
The Shawangunk Wine Trail offers the most diversity of any wine trail. It is home to the nation's oldest continuously operated winery and America's oldest vineyard. Wine produced in this region range from dry complex wines, to soft fruity wines, and sparkling wines. The Shawangunk Wine Trail 11 member wineries from New Paltz to Warwick are: Adair Vineyards, New Paltz NY; Benmarl Vineyards, Glorie Farm Winery and Stoutridge Vineyard, Marlboro NY; Whitecliff Vineyards, Gardiner NY; Baldwin Vineyards and Brimstone Hill Vineyards, Pine Bush NY; Brotherhood Winery, Washingtonville NY; Applewood Winery, and Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery, Warwick NY and Palaia Vineyards in Highland Mills, NY
The Shawangunk Wine Trail is the closest wine trail to New York City, Westchester, Albany, Bergen County NJ, and Connecticut. It is conveniently located 85 miles north of New York City, 72 miles south of Albany and 40 miles west of Danbury CT. The Shawangunk Wine Trail is easily accessible by the New York State Thruway at Exits 16, 17 and 18; from Route 17 at Exit 119 and I84 West - 9W North and Union Avenue Exit. www.gunkswine.com for more information.

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