Benmarl winery is located over looking a beautiful valley in the hudson valley. Visit benmarl vineyards and winery on your trip to marlboro. Miller is certainly the valleys bestknown wine man and. And there was mark miller, owner of benmarl vineyards, who helped bring about a transformative law, the farm winery act of 1976 that changed the new york wine industry forever. Benmarl is cultivating astounding varietals from a vineyard that has continuously grown grapes since 1772.
The winery also holds new york farm winery license more. The caywoods and benmarl winery hudson valley wine magazine. Benmarl winery is easy to find and is located off of route 9w, just north of newburgh, ny. Benmarl winery hosted the hudson river sangria festival and it was wonderful. Benmarl winery story behind the 300 year old estate mtec. Hudson valley sangria festival at benmarl winery, ny. Tips for navigating this book search go to contents previous view.
Benmarl winery hosts 20th annual bounty of the hudson wine. Whichwinery benmarl winery at slate hill vineyards. French huguenots arrived in the area and used their french winemaking skills to found vineyards. Mark did, however, write a book about his time living on the vineyard making wine. It issued its first permit to benmarl vineyards and winery in ulster countys town. What does set this winery aside from others is that they constantly hosting events such as this weeks wine stomping that are wide spread for.
Benmarl vineyards and winery is located in marlboro. In 2015 glorie winery took the gold in the ny classic for their cabernet franc. Hudson valley wineries history historic hudson river towns. Away from the everyday distractions and busyness of life, benmarl winery is the perfect place to escape and enjoy an. We took our pooch to the winery where we met so many wonderful folks and had some good wine.
North of the town in newburgh, ny, benmarl winery is located in the hills of marlboro, ny and overlooks the beautiful hudson valley. The wines are not spectacular but on the positive side, they are very good. See more of benmarl winery and vineyard on facebook. This article, presented at benmarl vineyards on saturday, july 6, 2019, by j. Benmarl is an amazing winery on the shawangunk wine trail. Guide to the benmarl winery records, bulk 19701990. Benmarl is a gaelic word that literally translates to hill of slate.
Benmarl vineyards and winery marlboro 2020 all you. New york wines are making a name for themselves on the world stage and we are proud to be a leader in this movement. Circle of vines, the story of new york state wines. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. We were provided a card which allowed us to sample sangrias 8 times. Documentation has shown that grapes have been growing on the property since the 1700s.
This gorgeous winery overlooks the hudson river and lays claim as the oldest vineyard in america. I had difficulty putting the book down because it was entertaining. Mark miller and family took over the estate in 1957 naming it benmarl. The benmarl vineyards cover about 3 acres, rising steeply from route 9 to the miller home and the benmarl winery about two miles south of the center of the town of marlboro. New york winery guide ambassador limo and party bus. The variety of sangria was also nice and included strawberry. What works is when the book weaves between providing basic history and then anecdotes that illuminate that history. He has worked at benmarl winery, but since 2008 has been the winemaker at hudsonchatham winery in columbia county, and for the past 25 years has tended his. Great weekend and resource guide to vineyards old and new, historic homes, the best food and wine events, farm to table restaurants, recipes with local wine pairing as well as drinking trail tours, tasteny locations. The annual sangria festival has become a favorite for locals and visitors alike and it is coming up july 1415, 2018. Established in 2004 and located in marlboro, new york is a smaller family farm winery. We are offering to cover all shipping costs in ny state and half of the cost to ship outside ny state where we are legally able. Renamed brotherhood in 1885, the washingtonville winery is the nations oldest continuously operated winery.
The old master at shared enthusiasm is mark miller at benmarl vineyards, in marlboro on the west side of the hudson. Book your tickets online for benmarl vineyards and winery, marlboro. Glorie winery produces 90 to 95% of the grapes used in their production. Benmarl winery and vineyard 156 highland avenue, marlboro, new york 12542 rated 4. It is a 37acre estate that has been consistently making premier wines in our region. Includes mark miller, benmarl vineyards, and hudson river valley association, now regent champagne cellars. Take a look at our marlboro trip planning tool to schedule your visit to benmarl vineyards and winery and. Browse our hotelsmotels to find accommodations near benmarl winery in benmarl winery for your leisure or groups trips. A wine enthusiast himself he currently owns millbrook vineyards in dutchess county, dyson formed a task force that drew up the farm winery bill. The new york wine course and reference atwater vineyards.
With 20 different awardwinning wines everyone should visit at least once. With one foot in poughkeepsie and one in highland, the midhudson bridge spans the hudson river about halfway between albany and new york city. Benmarl winery sits on a vineyard dating back to the mid 1700s, in 300 years, 4 families have owned the property. Due to the state stopping tastings in all wineries we will be open 7 days a week 125pm only for wine purchases and orders. Although its the birthplace of american wine, hudson valley vintages have yet to meet with the renown of those produced by the neighboring finger lakes and long island. This should make a very fine contribution to the literature of wine making in new york. We are members of the wine club there, so, our admission was free. Discover taste through terroir and learn about the history of hudson valley wine, the birthplace of americas first wine region since 1609. Its 37 acre estate lays claim to the oldest vineyard in america. Although our history runs deep, it is our tireless commitment to quality and consistency that has made us one of the premier wineries in the region. Benmarl is cultivating astounding varietals from a vineyard that has. The first commercial winery in the hudson valley, jacques brothers winery, was established in 1837 for the production of altar wines.
Open 7 days a week and nestled in the lush green hills of marlboro you will find benmarl winery. Victor learned everything about benmarl from reading his book. It is on the border of orange county and ulster county in the midhudson valley. Guide to the brotherhood wine company records, 18222004. Great article about the history of new york wine and the wineries that made it to what it is today. Benmarl winery is americas oldest continuously producing vineyard. Hartsock, author of seasons of a finger lakes winery. Benmarl winery in marlboro benmarl winery 156 highland.
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