Private Hike/Wineries/Walkway Over the Hudson/1 night Hotel

Private Hike/Wineries/Walkway Over the Hudson/1 night Hotel - Nostrano for wine, food, and a hillside view

The best thing about this private Hudson Valley escape is the mix: one day of bridge views and wine, followed by a proper uphill hike above Beacon. You get countryside, local vineyards, a famous footbridge, and an overnight stay without having to plan every transfer yourself. I like the freedom of a private vehicle and … Read more

All Inclusive VIP Wine or Beer Tour in Hudson Valley

All Inclusive VIP Wine or Beer Tour in Hudson Valley - Three tasting stops, with the right expectations

The best part of this Hudson Valley day is the change of pace. You leave Manhattan behind and spend roughly eight hours among vineyards, apple orchards, farms, and the Hudson River, with three tasting stops built into the day. I like that lunch, water, cheese, fruit, apple butter, dessert, and tastings are covered, so you … Read more

Hudson Valley Wine Tour: NY’s only sommelier-guided tour!

Hudson Valley Wine Tour: NY's only sommelier-guided tour! - Leaving Midtown Manhattan for the Hudson Valley

The best part of this Hudson Valley outing is its sommelier-led approach. You are not simply dropped at a winery and left to sort out the tasting on your own. A wine guide travels with you from Midtown Manhattan, explains the grapes and winemaking process, and helps turn a long bus ride into part of … Read more

Hudson Valley Wine and Food Day Trip with Sommelier host from NYC

Hudson Valley Wine and Food Day Trip with Sommelier host from NYC - Benmarl Vineyards and Winery: an example of the first tasting stop

The best part of this Hudson Valley outing is the mix of wine education and easy transport. You leave Manhattan by air-conditioned coach, visit two New York wineries, taste four wines at each, and let a sommelier guide make sense of what is in your glass. I like the locally sourced lunch and the farm … Read more