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A TYPICAL GETAWAY
Saturday, October 10th, 2009
Hudson Valley WestBus Departs: 9:30AM (begins boarding midtown at 9:15 AM)
Bus Returns: Approx. 7:00PM
This season’s Fall harvest tours will take us to the beautiful Hudson Valley. On October 10th we’ll be visiting 3 wineries on the western side of the Hudson Valley (and on October 18th, three other wineries on the eastern side).
Our first stop on October 10th will be the Whitecliff Winery and Vineyard whose wines have been recognized by the Culinary Institute. The winery and 70 acre property overlooks the picturesque Shawangunk ridge. Next we’ll visit Benmarl where we’ll have a casual al fresco lunch with stunning views of the Hudson Valley…and of course, a tasting of their fine wines. Our 3rd stop will be Brotherhood, America’s oldest contiuously running winery.
Our bus leaves at 9:30 AM sharp from Third Avenue and 44th Street. It begins boarding at 9:15.
Grape Getaways trips are both fun and informative... plus you’ll have a chance to meet fellow wine lovers. During the drive out we’ll talk about wine and Hudson Valley wine country (and we’ll provide wine appreciation tips—you don’t have to be an expert!). The wine tastings at each vineyard are included in the price as is lunch.
The discounted price for early sign-ups through October 7 is $105. Regular registration after October 7th is $120 (still a great value). Groups of 4 or more and affiliate organizations pay $99 no matter when they sign up You can pay on line by clicking below (or by mailing in a check -- must be received by October 8th – please call 203.629.1261 for details or any questions)..
Below are descriptions of the wineries we will be visiting. For more info please click on the link to their web sites:
Whitecliff Vineyard and Winery is a stunning winery offering several fine, hand-crafted wines. The vineyard is situated in one of the loveliest settings in Ulster County, with panoramic views of the Shawangunk cliffs. With its seventy acre farm Whitecliff is one of the largest vineyards in the region and its wines have been recognized for their quality. |
Benmarl - Another winery with an interesting heritage as well as a beautiful setting is Benmarl, the second stop on our tour. It is located on a hill with scenic views of the Hudson Valley and is one of the oldest continuing operating vineyards in the country. It also was once the home of Mark Miller, a famous portrait artist who was a student of Norman Rockwell. Wines produced there include Seyval, Baco Noir, Zinfandel, Syrah and Merlot. |
Brotherhood - America's Oldest Winery is located in Washingtonville, NY. The winery produced its first commercial vintage in 1839 and has been in continuous operation since that time. Brotherhood produces a variety of wines ranging from sweet table wines to premium vintage wines, as well as dessert wines and champagne (our tasting will focus on the premium wines). You'll step back in history as we visit some of the winery's original buildings including the vast underground cellars. Our stop at Brotherhood will be a unique experience and one not to be missed. |
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- For more information about Long Island Wine Country please click here
- Please also check out our October 24th getaway to the eastern Hudson Valley, which will be posted shortly (a $10 refund will be extended if you register for both excursions)
- For more information about our tour guides click here
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