Winter In Wine Country - Hudson Valley Winter Wine Tasting

Hudson Valley Wine Country wants you to know just because it's cold outside the wineries are open during the winter months. When cabin fever sets in, you know it is time to venture out into Winter in Wine Country and get a taste of Hudson Valley Wines.

"Hudson Valley Wine Country created Winter in Wine Country so visitors know that many of our wineries are open," commented Debbie Gioquindo, Executive Director of Hudson Valley Wine Country. Many people think because it's winter the wineries are closed and that is not so. Many of the Hudson Valley Wineries are open and we created this passport ticket to give visitors a chance to get to know us during the winter months. It's a great time to visit, the tasting rooms aren't crowded and you get the personal attention of the staff."

There are 8 wineries participating in Winter in Wine Country. Participating wineries are: Benmarl Winery, Hudson-Chatham Winery, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, Palaia Vineyards, Robibero Family Vineyards, Stoutridge Vineyard, Tousey Winery and Whitecliff Vineyards & Winery. The cost is $30 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased online at www.winterinwinecountry.com until January 31st.

Hudson Valley Wine Country is the oldest wine region in America. It is home to the oldest winery in America - Brotherhood Winery and the oldest vineyard in America - Slate Hill Vineyard at Benmarl Winery. There are over 25 wineries and three designated wine trails in the region. Hudson Valley Wine Country is located 55 miles north of New York City, 10 miles south of Albany, NY and 50 miles west of Danbury, CT.

A visit to the Hudson Valley Wineries offers hospitable winery tasting rooms where you can often meet the owner and winemaker. You will taste a variety of wines made from classic European varieties, regional hybrids and delicious fruit wines. It's closer than you think!

For more information about Hudson Valley Wine Country visit www.hudsonvalleywinecountry.org or call 914.474.7780.