Out of NYC for a one day city escape in New Paltz, NY for joie de vivre, French for exuberant…read moreenjoyment of life, translated as "joy of living" or "zest for life." My day of a small party of three was certainty joie de vivre described an enthusiastic appreciation of everyday experience, including good food, friendship, conversation, art, leisure, beauty, and simple pleasures. The weather was mildly brisk cloudy with some sun emitted in NYS's Hudson Valley region. The grounds are beautiful scenic nature landscape and appears well maintained. I wish there was a willow tree which adds to the perfect setting of a picturesque landscape. I have a predilection for willow trees. Robibero Winery is open 7 days a week from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and part of Shawangunk Wine Trail of NYS's Hudson Valley region. Other activities/ events available at select dates or seasons are grape stomping, bon fire pit, gazebo, and line dancing night. My party visited during their version of the Italian San Gennaro Festival with live entertainment. Food is available on the premise. Restroom facility is available on the premise. My party's primary visit was winery crawl. Robibero was our first stop. There is guided tasting featuring a selection of Robibero wines where it is $22.00 per person with a casino inspired coin labelled "RNY." Tastings are $22.00 per person and include a selection of four (4) wines. It is walk-in on a first-come, first-served basis with multiple tasting bars to minimize wait which was very crowded at the tasting bar. Wine bottles are available for purchase. Kevin, our server greeted with a pleasant, relaxed and calm disposition who was very informative, patient and attentive taking the time to serve and no scowl face emitted. I was indecisive for my selection, but Kevin served other parties while I made my selection. My selection is two wine and two red. He permitted me to take a lot of photos of the bottle with my glass as props, without question and without a scowl face which are posted to this review. Tasting menu are widely available at the tasting bar counter for review. Kevin explained the grape, dry or semi-dry, including suggested food pairings and respectfully refers female customers as "my lady." Oh! I was satisfied with my experience. I sincerely hope Kevin continues his employment indefinitely. Robibero also carries Mead, a sweet honey wine. I am utterly bewildered with the high extortionate tasting price of $22.00 which I remember pre-pandemic era where tasting price was either $6.00 or $10.00. Oh! Let it go, it is officially a relic of the past. I suffer from the effects of this financial trauma. Wine tastings industry standard price currently in 2026 era is averaged $18.00 to $25.00 per person for four (4) or seldom five (5) wines due to the high extortionate rising operational costs, expenses, NYS minimum wage for staff, and including explosive inflation. Oh! Traminette 2024 (white) Floral aroma of orange blossoms and white flowers. Lychee and Asian pear fruity notes. It is a good white wine. New Yorkie Rosé 2025 (white) This is a blend of 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, whole cluster press. White peach with touch of acidity. 0% residual sugar. Dry wine. Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (red) Blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot. Light, fruity, notes of plum and red berries. Aged for two years in French oak. I like this red wine and actually taste the fruity plum and red berries. The Stray 2021 (red) 100% Estate Cabernet Franc aged for eighteen months in French oak. Dark fruit, low acidity and medium finish. The name originated from the narrative of a stray dog who the owner found and later adopted. I surely enjoyed this red wine. I prefer low acidity wines with either medium, long or superior finish. Joie de vivre achieved. Cabernet Franc 2025 (white) 100% Cabernet Franc aged for ten months inside concrete egg. Strong mineral characteristics with strong cranberry and plum notes. I thought it was rather strong content. Estate Vidal Blanc 2025 (white) Notes of citrus, limestone, medium acidity in crisp finish. It is a good white wine in citrus flavor.

Nestled I. The hills of NewPaltz NY lies a beautiful winery. Inside. The wine tasting rooms; a…read moreplace to purchase wines by the bottle or by the glass wines reds of all kinds Outside Matt the beautiful grounds with an incredible view There are tables on a patio where you can dut enjoy the wine and relax to a fire pit The winery has many holiday events. Most weekends include music !! The owners of thus wine paradise are from Ardsley,Ny and very friendly and knowledgeable Abd let me not forget there is a pizza oven outside where pizzas are made... To your . Choice A lovely drive to spend a few relaxing hours !!!

RMV has been my favorite spot for so long but it truly deserves the praise. Every single visit has…read morebeen consistently excellent. I've never had a bad meal, and the service is always spot-on, with a thoughtful system that lets you signal when you need something without ever feeling rushed or overlooked. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with great music, fun events, and a family-friendly vibe that makes it easy to relax and stay awhile. Whether you're inside or enjoying the outdoor seating, it's just an all-around great experience every time. Easily a five-star spot in my book.

I attended a wedding at the Red Maple Vineyard this past weekend. It was a beautiful venue and the…read morestaff were superb and attentive. Our day started with a Chinese tea ceremony in the barn and then a catered lunch. About 6:30pm, the ceremony with a live music started followed by passed hors d'oeuvre, fresh oysters, and wood fired pizza. The wood fired pizza was very delicious and I enjoyed the blackened shrimp and the arancini. I tried the cider and the rosé, but they were too dry for my taste. Then at 7:45pm, we went into the reception pavilion. The menu consisted of a salad as first course, a duet plate of salmon and beef short rib for entree, and dessert. The summer citrus salmon with the multi grain pilaf was very good. After first dance, father and daughter dance, mother and son dance, and speeches, the DJ told us to step outside. After a few minutes, the sky exploded with light. It was a beautiful fireworks display from the hillside. The bathrooms were stocked with essentials in the toiletry baskets. Red Maple Vineyard offers a rustic barn and reception pavilion, massive green grounds, and a beautiful garden.

7/1/23: A great little winery off the beaten trail…read more Definitely nothing fancy in the least. Concentration is on making wonderful wines at affordable prices. The owner is very sweet and knowledgeable. The winery could really use a major update. Some indoor and outdoor seating available. We came home with a great Chardonnay and Cab. Franc. A small parking area is available. If you're looking to find just a good wine, visit Brimstone.

Being a lover of sweet wine, this winery fell short for me. Everything was on the dryer side aside…read morefrom the Cayuga White which we purchased a bottle of. The owner was and older gentleman, very friendly and wasn't afraid to smile, which you don't see much of anymore. He took his time pouring and explaining each variety. The vineyard itself lacked luster, but I think he is just more into making the wine vs decoraring a tasting room! But I will say I liked that he had colores Christmas lights strung all along the ceiling! Put me in the Holiday Spirit. If you are into dry wines, this could be the place for you. In fact, the lady ahead of us purchased 8 bottles so she was clearly impressed!! Very kind man! Go say hi!

We had an amazing experience! Right at the gates, Rick in security made us feel like VIPs and that…read morewe were welcome and expected. Erin gave us a thorough and knowledgeable tour in the gorgeous treehouse, with delicious tastings and stories about the development process of cider production. Cameron in the retail shop was also knowledgeable and helpful so we could find just what we were looking for. Harrison was cheerful and friendly and made us feel right at home. The bar staff was friendly and very prompt with service, and even with the wildfires, the locale was scenic and enjoyable. 10 out of 10 experience and would recommend for groups and families!

I've been coming to Angry Orchard since they first opened to the public, back when tastings were…read moreactually free! It's been incredible to watch how much they've grown and expanded over the years. As someone who lives nearby, it's nice to see a local place become such a popular destination. Today, they offer seasonal events, live music, lawn games, expanded tasting spaces, food trucks, and even the Tree House experience, which I've done a couple of times and really enjoyed. The ciders are consistently delicious, and the food trucks always offer great options. My favorite time to visit is definitely the fall. Sitting by the fire pits with a fresh cider and warm cider doughnuts is hard to beat. That said, weekends can get extremely busy, so I usually recommend visiting during the week if you want a more relaxed experience. The only downside, in my opinion, is that it's become very crowded. When the tour buses arrive, the atmosphere can start to feel more like a tourist attraction than the laid-back orchard it once was. I think limiting attendance a bit during peak times would create a more enjoyable experience for everyone. I'm also not a big fan of having to rent the sidelines, as it adds to that commercialized feel instead of the relaxed winery atmosphere that many people are looking for. Overall, it's still one of my favorite places to gather with friends and family. The beautiful setting, excellent ciders, seasonal activities, and welcoming atmosphere keep us coming back year after year.

Beautiful vineyard. Enjoyed the wines especially the sangria. Food was excellent. My steel was…read morewell prepared. Chicken parmigiana was awesome as was calamari. Staff is wonderful. Indoor end outdoor seating . Don't like ordering on food with phone . Takes away from dining experience.

Awesome winery with delicious wine!…read more When you walk into the back area with the gorgeous views it feels like you're somewhere in Europe. It doesn't feel like New York and it is the most beautiful place to celebrate, come out with your girls or spend a sunny day in the outdoors. We came here on a Thursday afternoon and it was super quiet and peaceful with not a lot of people, the perfect place to come to while family was out of town. Fun fact: 8 different wines are grown, harvested, fermented and bottled in their winery. They also have different flavored sangrias! Loved ordering the mix and match flight where we got to taste the sangrias and wines. My ooooonlyyyyyyy thing would be I wish the pours were a bit fuller since they're more of a sample size (or at least it felt like it). Can't wait to be back and enjoy more of their menu and gorgeous views!

I took my boyfriend here for his birthday recently and I can't even begin to express how lovely of…read morean experience this was. I had got us the I think it was called trio, where we got to sample wine, spirits, and ciders and everything was so Devine. The guy (I'm sorry I can't remember your name) was so sweet he walked us through everything and answered all our questions. We waited for lunch which wasn't long after our drinks and got the fries and wings. Id also love to mention that we got free glasses with the purchase of the tastings. We were so enthralled by the beautiful, relaxing, and wonderful experience. It's in a beautiful area next to a gorgeous lake and they had really sweet workers. Even though it was a little over an hour drive we will definitely be coming down here again.

If you're in need of a fall activity, Warwick Valley is the perfect spot! Screaming autumn vibes…read moreall around with beautiful scenery, apple picking, & apple cider donuts! This is my fav spot to visit during the season every year! Their wines & ciders are SO delicious - I can't get enough of their pumpkin cider! If you don't know where to begin, they have tastings of their wines, spirits, and ciders so you can find your drink of choice. The staff is also super welcoming and knowledgeable during this so you learn so much about each beverage. It does get very crowded in the fall so plan your visit accordingly.

I haven't left a review about this place in 3 years, so it's time to reiterate how great the wine…read moreis, one of the many reasons it's my favorite winery around. My husband & I were here on a Sunday to just chill. Kimberly is her at her usual, busy but attentive, finding time to great everyone & answer all your questions. Kaylie(I believe) was also working just as hard, all smiles, sweet young lady. We got some snacks from the Cafe, but the wine...so delicious. I drank the Hygge, dry white, tried their new sparkling off dry rosé, left there as a wine club member and a half case. Need I say more? Trust me, u want to visit & stay awhile, a real class act.

The wine was yummy and the server was lovely and all was wonderful until…read more.. On our way out, we ran into the owner, who was insistent that we return for their Halloween event. She asked if the server had told us about it, and when we said no, she turned around and loudly quipped, publicly, at the server for failing to tell us about the shindig. That definitely turned me off - tell your staff after the customer goes, please. To make matters worse, she was bragging about how much the neighbors to the winery hate their Halloween party because of the loud revelry. I don't think that's something to be proud of.

We had guest visiting and we always pass by this place so we thought, why not give it a shot!? It…read morewas a cold rainy day so we ran in not knowing what to expect. I think this is an awesome distillery and I can see it being even more fun in warmer weather! This place is know for whiskey and rye. It's cool because they do sampler in a little vile glass which I think is creative. Their cocktails were also super delicious! The service was great! It's seems that they definitely have regular customers that come in. It's not too big of a spot but there was a lot of seating both tables and around the bar.

Great experience. Amazing staff! This is our second time visiting the distillery and doing the…read moretour. We will definitely be back for a third time. Also make sure to try out the food truck it was great!

I say, My companion…read moreand I decided to venture up to America's Oldest Winery and we are rather pleased that we did! The Grounds are a series of mostly nineteenth and 20th century buildings which were improved and expanded upon as the winery's business and clientele grew. The tour and tasting were incredibly affordable at only $25 per-person and definitely worth the cost with an average of 5 glasses of wine and an hour long tour. That said, a couple of things could be improved upon. Firstly, our guide could have spoken much louder as we had a large group and certain factoids were difficult to hear. Secondly, the majority of the tour takes place underground in their active and historic cellars which, sadly, smell quite strongly of mold. Finally, the wine tasting was conducted without a glass of water to cleanse our palates. Instead, we were provided with a rather skint packet of oyster crackers. Despite the few shortcomings; the grounds and above-ground areas are well-organized, clean, and well-maintaned. The staff are courteous and the wines sampled were excellent, I even purchased a few bottles to take home. I hope to return another time when there are different wines in rotation! Good show! Price: $ Fare: 5/5

God is good! Can't help but to praise Him for everything because God truly is great. Stopped in to…read moregrab some bottles of wine that my girlfriend enjoys from this winery. I most certainly want to return to do the tour and taste testing they offer. Considering this place is so close to church, maybe I can stop by after services and they can explain how Jesus turned water into wine. LOL! Really cool vibes at this place, can't wait to visit again.

A Hudson Valley wine tour to celebrate a friend's landmark birthday was perfect! Hudson Valley…read moreBucket list did an outstanding job coordinating the day from transport and an itinerary of beautiful wineries to a magazine photo worthy picnic lunch orchestrated by an on-site host. Our group of 12 were treated like special guests everywhere we went and we were wowed by the friendly, welcoming reception at each stop and the delicious wines we were able to taste. HVBL made planning this event easy and the day memorable

We used Hudson Valley Bucket List for my bachelorette weekend and they were absolutely amazing…read more Caitlin was our guide for the day and she was incredible. We were taken to 3 different vineyards who all took great care of us. I've been on a ton of wine tours and this was by far the very best I've been on. The lunch was delicious and beautifully set up ahead of time before we got to the 2nd vineyard. It was a beautiful day. Thank you Hudson Valley Bucket List!