It’s time to wine and dine your pup! The Hudson Valley is a great escape for city dwellers to stretch their legs and enjoy lush greenery. It’s also home to a bevy of wineries that serve up delicious local wines. Spend a day or weekend wine tasting and winery hopping, and head to one of these dog-friendly Hudson Valley wineries.
Tips for visiting Hudson Valley Wineries
Make sure your visit is as fun as possible with these dog-friendly winery tips:
- Get a designated driver – Now’s the time to butter up your sober friends. If you’re driving to the wineries, you’ll need a sober friend behind the wheel. Luckily, there’s still plenty to do at the wineries for those not consuming alcohol, from eating delicious foo, to enjoying the scenery and views, to games and live music.
- Bring a leash – Dog-friendly wineries welcome well behaved dogs on a leash. Be sure to bring a harness and a leash, poop bags and a dog bowl to keep your pup hydrated.
- Do a wine tour – Why visit one winery when you can visit five? Or more! Many of the best Hudson Valley wineries are in the same area. If you’re of the “go big or go home” mindset, consider doing the Shawangunk Wine Trail. You can get a Hudson Valley Wine Tasting Passport, which allows for one regular wine tasting at each of the 15 member wineries of the Shawangunk Wine Trail – and most of them are dog-friendly!
Applewood Winery
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Applewood Winery offers a nice selection of wine, cider and mead, with seasonal specials thrown in – think wine slushies and sangria! They host live music throughout the summer, and have board games and food trucks for our enjoyment. The nice, relaxed vibe makes them a great place to chill with your dog.
Location:
82 Four Corners Road
Warwick, NY 10990
Baldwin Vineyards
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Baldwin Vineyards doesn’t have your typical winery feel. It’s got much more of a domestic vibe, like sipping wine in a friend’s backyard. They specialize in dessert wines, so be sure to bring your sweet tooth if you visit.
Besides wine, they offer port and beer.
Be sure to try their Spiced Apple wine, which comes canned in a mason jar with a stick of cinnamon in it. Delicious.
Location:
176 Hardenburgh Road
Pine Bush, NY 12566
Benmarl Winery
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Benmarl prides themselves on being America’s oldest vineyard. Their first grape vines were planted back in 1845! Today, the 37-acre estate continues to serve up about fifteen different varieties of wine. Pair that with their epic views of the Hudson Valley and you’re in for a great visit.
Bonus: Keep a look out for their fun, dog-friendly events. They host an annual Dog Day Afternoon every Spring, with dog vendors, organizations and animal rescues from all over the Hudson Valley coming together to wine taste and raise money.
Location:
156 Highland Ave,
Marlboro, NY 12542
Brotherhood, America’s Oldest Winery
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Brotherhood Winery is America’s oldest winery, having produced their first wine way back in 1839. Their selection of wines ranges from sparkling, whites, reds, dessert and specialty wines.
Besides wine, they also have sangria and cider. Be sure to check out their giant oak barrels for a photo op.
Fun fact: During prohibition the winery was allowed to stay open because they made Communion wine for church.
Location:
100 Brotherhood Plaza Dr
Washingtonville, NY 10992
Christopher Jacobs Winery at Pennings Vineyards
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This young, family-owned winery packs a punch with delicious wines and great customer service.
On Friday nights during the summer, they have live music and food vendors. They also have pick-your-own-grapes, sip and paint events and yoga.
Location:
320 Crawford St.
Pine Bush, NY 12566
Clearview Vineyard
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This family-owned winery is super welcoming, with a large deck and beautiful vineyard with mountain views.
Besides wine, they offer beer, cider and appetizers like a cheese and fruit platter, and bruschetta. Enjoy live music every weekend from 2:00pm – 5:00pm.
Bonus: Walk through the vineyard and find the hidden swing.
Location:
35 Clearview Lane
Warwick, NY 10990
Glorie Farm Winery
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Glorie Farm Winery is exactly that, a farm and a winery in one. They grow more than a dozen varieties of grapes and have about 20 acres of fruit produce, with peaches, apples and more fresh fruits that are all available for purchase!
Their vineyard offers spectacular panoramic view of the Hudson Valley, and they are open on weekends with live music and food trucks.
Check out Glorie Gin, made with farm-foraged botanicals.
Location:
40 Mountain Road
Marlboro, NY 12542
Milea Estate Winery
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This relatively new winery sits on a 98-acre estate with beautiful rolling hills and award-winning wines. They make wine, cider and gin, and feature live music and wood-oven pizza on weekends.
Location:
46 Rymph Road
Staatsburg, NY 12580
Millbrook Vineyards And Winery
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The 130-acre Millbrook estate has been making wine for over three decades. They specialize in European, dry reds and white wines, with over 30 acres of vines. The gorgeous grounds have plenty of space, with picnic tables, a beautiful lake and chairs for relaxing. Bring a picnic or purchase some snacks from their restaurant.
Bonus: They have a Vineyard Vibes Jazz Concert Series every year, with live jazz music and food trucks.
Location:
26 Wing Road,
Millbrook, NY 12545
Robibero Family Vineyards
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Robibero Farms is tucked in the Shawangunk mountain ridge, with epic views and small batches of wine.
Bring a blanket and a picnic, or purchase wine and cheese or pizza on the premises. They have a beautiful patio, nice lawn with seating, and a fire pit during the colder months. There’s also craft beer and cider.
If you’re lucky, you’ll meet the winery dogs Crush and Dexter.
Location:
714 Albany Post Rd.
New Paltz, NY 12561
Whitecliff Vineyard
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Whitecliff is one of the largest vineyards in the Hudson Valley, with over 20 varieties of grapes. It’s also dedicated to sustainability, environmentalism and producing vegan wines. They offer a large selection of wines, so there’s something for everyone. They have phenomenal views of the mountains, and a winery Golden Retriever!
Don’t skip the gift shop, it’s worth a visit!
Location:
331 Mckinstry Rd,
Gardiner, NY, 12525
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