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News and Updates from the New York Wine & Grape Foundation

Shawangunk Wine Trail

Shawangunk Wine Trail’s “Summer Sip” at City Winery Hudson Valley

Summer is heating up and so is the Hudson Valley’s wine and cider scene! Join the Shawangunk Wine Trail for its brand-new tasting event, Summer Sip, happening Sunday, July 13, 2025, from 11 AM to 5 PM at City Winery Hudson Valley, 23 Factory Street, Montgomery, NY. This is not your average Sunday. It’s a full-on celebration of local wine, hard cider, live music, food and laid-back summer vibes! What to Expect:

Holiday Fineries at the Wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail

SAVE THE DATE! November 22-23, December 6-7, December 13-14, 2025 Sign up for our e-news below to receive updates on early bird tickets! Gather your friends and step into the magic of the season as you sip your way through our festively decorated wineries while discovering the perfect wines for your celebrations. This beloved event sells out quickly—secure your tickets and make it a holiday tradition!   Learn more and

Hudson Valley Listening Session: Shaping the Future of NY Grapes & Wine

Monday, April 28 · 11am EDT Stoutridge Distillery and Winery 10 Ann Kaley Lane Marlboro, NY 12542   Join the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) for a regional listening session focused on the needs of New York’s grape growing and winemaking community. Lunch will be provided, so come hungry for both good food and conversation! Please register by call of business (COB) Thursday, April 24th to ensure that we have

Earth Day at the Wineries

Celebrate Earth Day by exploring the incredible flavors of our local wineries all while embracing the vibrant spirit of spring! Get Tickets Sat April 26 and Sun April 27, 2025 11am-5pm each day Discounted early bird event tickets start at $20 and $25 per person. Prices for all full experience event tickets will increase by $5 on Monday, April 21. Full Experience Event Ticket Includes: • 1 Shawangunk Wine Trail Tasting

Holiday Fineries At The Wineries

November 23-24, 2024 & December 7-8, 14-15, 2024 11am-5pm Each Day Shawangunk Wine Trail Our member wineries are festively decorated and eagerly await your return for our holiday extravaganza! Taste an array of Hudson Valley wines, get a head start on holiday shopping, and receive a commemorative wine glass and tasting flights at the wineries on one of three itineraries of your choice. Collect special holiday ornaments along your self-guided

2024 Hudson Valley Wine Tasting Passport

Wine Tasting Passport Our Passport booklet entitles the holder to receive one free wine tasting flight at each of the participating wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail. Simply present the Passport to your server at each participating winery to receive your tasting flight. Your server will then stamp the inside of your Passport booklet on their winery name to confirm you received your tasting flight at that location. Embark on

2024 Earth Day At The Wineries

April 20-21, 2024 11am-5pm Each Day Join us for our second annual Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 20, and Sunday, April 21. Choose your date and starting winery on one of three itineraries and embark on a self-guided winery tour between 11 am and 5 pm at your leisure. Your ticket includes a souvenir wine glass plus a tasting flight at each of the locations on your itinerary. But

Hudson Valley Wine tasting Passport is here!

Kick-off 2021 with a self-guided wine tasting tour through Hudson Valley wine country. The Shawangunk Wine Trail’s Hudson Valley Wine Tasting Passport is the perfect choice for local and regional wine enthusiasts to enjoy a variety of the finest wines produced in the Hudson River region and to discover new favorite’s along the way!