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Vineyards of the Hudson Valley

France, California, Italy, Australia, Chile and the Hudson Valley. That's right, Hudson Valley wines are finally becoming as well know as wines from the great regions of the world.

Combining rich growing soil, rainy spring and fall weather and a sunny summer season, Hudson Valley vineyards are now making some of the highest rated and best tasting wines in the country.

A day at one of the dozens of local vineyards is combined learning and tasting experience. Visitors to area wineries can take in the sights of the valley while watching the wine making process and sipping a local Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir or Chenin Blanc.

One Hudson Valley wine even has a presidential suitor. President Clinton and supporters enjoyed 350 bottles of Victory White from Clinton Vineyard in Clinton Corners in Dutchess County during the Democratic National Convention.

Other noted area vineyard include the award-winning Millbrook Winery in Millbrook and Rivendell Winery in New Paltz, the El Paso of Ulster Park, Benmarl Winery in Marlboro, the West Park Winery in West Park, Adair Vineyards in New Paltz, Baldwin Vineyards in Pine Bush, the Cascade Mountain Winery in Amenia and don't forget to visit The Brotherhood Winery in Washingtonville, the oldest in America.

 
, Poughkeepsie Journal .
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