Hudson-Chatham Happenings

April 16, 2018 Val

Wine all the Time

Good Earth. Good Wine.

Good Food. Happy Spring.


Seyval Blanc Block 1

Join Us in the Vineyard on Earth Day for a “Tie & Try” Event

It was just 12 years ago, in 2006, that the first shipments of vines arrived at our property in late April. They’ve transformed us and our property and our county. We’re celebrating our connection to the farm by inviting you to join us in the vineyard on Earth Day 2018. The vines are well established now, and pruning has been done, but we still need to tie the vines to the wires to position them for this year’s growth. If you’ve always wanted to learn more about what happens in the vineyard, we hope you’ll join us for this special event. Reservations are necessary.

When: Sunday, April 22

Where: Hudson-Chatham Winery Ghent

Time: 1 pm to approximately 3:30 pm

Schedule: Instruction and work of tying the vines followed by a tasting of our Estate wines (including barrel samples of the 2017 vintage) accompanied by local foods

Cost: $25/person ($20/person for Case Club members)

RSVP here, subject line Earth Day.


Vico’s Risotto Verde magnifico

Tasting Dinner at VICO in Hudson,

Thursday, April 26

It’s official! We’re doing a tasting dinner with our friends at VICO in Hudson on THURSDAY, APRIL 26!!

After tasting through several of our wines, Mark chose some of our very favorites to pair with an amazing 4-course spring menu (see it here) that includes a spring-themed risotto paired with our Estate Seyval Blanc, and much more. Carlo and I will be there to talk about the wines, and we’ll be bringing some surprise wines for extra fun. Make reservations at vicorestaurant.com/hudson-chatham-winery-dinner. See you there.

Visit Us Here….Or There

Yes, we love when you visit us in our tasting rooms – all with outdoor seating as the weather warms up – but if you can’t get to one of them, consider saying hello at these upcoming events — We will be at the Daffodil Celebration and Wine Weekend at the fabulous New York Botanical Gardens on April 28 & 29. We’re also in nearby WOODSTOCK this weekend for the Phoenica Flea specialty market. There are some really cool vendors there, it’s inside the Cucina Barn, and the weather is looking good! Hours are 11-6.

Spring in Tannersville & Troy

You’ll find all our wines in our satellite locations in Tannersville and Troy. They are also both stocked with a great selection of local beers and spirits. In Tannersville, we just set up a tap to pour Honey Hollow’s delicious beer. In Troy, the tasting room is a great stop on Troy Night Out on the last Friday of every month. Both of these tasting rooms have later hours, too. See you there!

A Favorite Poem – The Vineyard

For National Poetry Month, we want to share a very special poem written for us by one of our first and favorite customers, Jack Townsend. Jack and his wife, Bonnie, were regulars when we first opened. We were so sad when Jack passed away, but we’re always happy to see Bonnie and others in their family. Jack’s poem, dated Labor Day 2007, has a special spot just inside the door or our tasting room in Ghent. Here it is.

THE VINEYARD

Lift high your glass

Then sip the wine

And roll it on your tongue

Its essence e’er

Shall linger there

As a song that’s been well sung.

Gaze o’er the field’s

Grape-laden vines

And views that lie beyond

Where warming sun

Greets morning dew