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    Demarest Hill Winery

    2.3 (87 reviews)
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    Open • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Tina C.

    Stop number three. This winery was recommended by a local winery, Clearview Vineyard, also in Warwick, NY. Our party of four continues to merry, merry imbibe more while I became a lush to $7.00 to sample seven wines and keep our souvenir wine glass... woo-ho! A business card, brochure and wine list with descriptions in conjunction with their souvenir wine glass my ever growing collections are abundant and diverse. N.B. Cash only as Demarest Hill Winery do NOT accept plastic in any genre, but checks are accepted. The entrance to Demarest Hill Winery has two cute hand carved wooden bears which one carries a welcome sign. In addition to wine, they also produce vodka of Orange County, Coco Brandy, Lemoncella, Grappa, Sherry or the more for liquid revelry. The associate in the front line of operations who administered our seven different samples of our choice for the tasting was efficient but do not appear knowledgeable and certainly not very informative as a vintner or vintner master. My personal likes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Rose Cabernet Sweet for the reds while I take a delight in Resiling, Peach Wine and Apple Wine for the whites. Sampling the Grappa among other Brandy and liquors are an additional fee to the $5.00. A microscopic sip of the Grappa induce me to la-la land pegs me coughing to oblivion. The Grappa is entirely strong at 105 proof! A single facilty available is relatively clean with a clamorous fan roaring overhead.

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    Ed G.

    Well I can speak for my experience at this winery that I've always enjoyed the wines that I've bought. I don't go too far out of my comfort zone, so I always buy what my wife and I enjoy. We love the Riesling and some of his spirits the ones we like and Francesco has never charged us extra for trying the spirits so I'm not sure about the other yelper who said he had to pay extra. I never leave there without trying half the stuff he has on the shelves, and believe me he has quite a lot. Even when just going for a purchase we end up tasting wether we wanted to or not. Francesco and his wife have always been courteous and friendly every time we visit and talking to the owners of the other nearby wineries they have nothing but respect and praise for him.

    Katie S.

    This place should be called Robitussin Winery. I'm not a wine expert but good grief! My friend wouldn't even touch the port , and wish I hadn't either. If anything we had some hilarious laughs at how bad it was .... sorry folks

    Amazing view as you walk in.
    Robert V.

    Francisco can come across as grumpy or harsh but his passion for wines is evident in every sip you take. It's a "family" Francisco winery meaning it's all him. No frills tasting room but such a great selection. The place has a great view, you can bring your own food, and try some of the most interesting wines ever. I love it!!

    Wine with a view

    Perfect, rustic outdoor seating. Sad we didn't get to meet the owner, but bought a bottle and enjoyed it outside. No frills winery.

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    Francesco and his wife are living their dream! Best wishes. A fun wine tasting experience with a very sweet man!

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    Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery - Black Dirt Bourbon

    Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery

    3.8(621 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    •$$

    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.

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    Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery - Gin Pig Strawberry Lemonade

    Gin Pig Strawberry Lemonade

    Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery - Pumpkin

    Pumpkin

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    Oceane Vineyards - Upstairs event space

    Oceane Vineyards

    4.0(24 reviews)
    6.6 mi
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    -1st Visit to Ocean Vineyards was almost 3 years ago. The…read moretasting room was a small housing area in the back with outdoor table and chairs. At that time, the flights were served in "glasses" as they should be. Please see attached photos. -7/4/25 (2nd Visit) We came for the Fourth of July holiday. When we arrived at the winery, we noticed the winery appeared to be much larger. Later, we realized that this was an addition to the original tasting room. We came to the counter. I asked if they had wine flights. The young woman informed me that 4 tastings were $20 and 6 for $30. She was absolutely delightful. So we chose the 6 for $30. This flight was given to us in "plastic containers". I'd like to say that there were quite a few people in the winery. However, I noticed that they didn't order flights. That being said, I think they could've taken the time out to have the flights in glasses. After ther flight, I ordered a "glass"of the Traminette $10. It was served in plastic cup. I did mention to the server that it should be in a "wine glass". She poured the wine from the plastic cup into the glass. (At this point, the plastic negatively affects wine by altering its taste, aroma, and overall quality). I'm sure "management" has given instructions to their employees on how to serve wine flights etc... So I'm not faulting the servers. During our visit, we shared a chicken sandwich. It was very good. All the servers behind the counter were very courteous and sweet. My issue is with the management. I don't know what happened from a couple years ago to now, maybe management change? My photos from almost 3 years ago, show the flight served in glasses, not plastic. Anyway, we did have a very nice visit despite the issue with the plastic. The grounds of the vineyards are very nice to walk about. We did walk back to the original wine tasting building. It was totally refurbished from our original visit. A large picturesque tree stump parking lot is in front of the winery. Oceane Vineyards has a lot of wonderful potential. Some of their wines we thought were good. In fact, we purchased a very nice bottle of 2017 Riesling $30.00. I would've given the winery a higher score, if the flight and glass of wine weren't in plastic.

    Chester, NY - we were here over Mother's Day weekend and enjoyed such a lovely afternoon! The…read moreestate is sprawling, with sweeping lawns, a spacious brewery & restaurant housed inside a beautiful converted stable, a tasting room, and of course, vineyards. The tasting room is easy to miss as it's in a house in the back, and felt like we stumbled upon a hidden gem as most people were out by the barn. We arrived before sunset and enjoyed sipping on a flight of 6 wines while watching the sun go down. The views are scenic and serene...one can imagine almost being transported to the hills of Italy. As it was the cusp of twilight, what was really neat was that we got to see the sunset on one side and the moonrise on the other. For our flight, we tried the following wines: Whites: 1. NY Hibernette 2. Cali Chardonnay 3. Riesling Reds: 1. California Rosé 2. California Pinot Noir 3. Cali Cabernet Sauvignon The rosé was probably my favorite, so clear and fragrant, and we took a bottle home. John who I think is the manager (guy with shaved head and goatee) was very personable and came by to check on the customers and chat, and told us a bit about the history of the place. The property is 200 acres and is a passionate project of the owner Tom. There is lots of space for littles to run around and explore, with some games and toys set out for kids. The atmosphere is relaxed but lively, and there was a band playing. The rustic aesthetic of the barn is very cool, with several stalls to hang out in if you wanted to retreat to a more private space, and an event hall upstairs. We got nibblish toward the end of the evening and the kitchen was about to close, but they were kind to still take the orders of a couple of late stragglers like us. The food is typical bar fare, good enough for sopping up alcohol. Staff were all kind, welcoming, and accommodating. 5 stars for the fantastic atmosphere, hospitality, and experience. Located near Sugar Loaf and Warwick NY, with plenty to do in the area!

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    Oceane Vineyards - Original wine tasting room.

    Original wine tasting room.

    Oceane Vineyards - Wings: plain breaded

    Wings: plain breaded

    Oceane Vineyards - Original wine tasting room.

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    Original wine tasting room.

    Apple Dave’s Orchards - Behind the winery

    Apple Dave’s Orchards

    3.2(171 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    We did not go Apple picking what we did was we just came to check the grounds and just relax and…read morechill. We got there early around 10 and we bought some cider some cider donuts which are really awesome and you had options of alcoholic beverages, which was hard cider you also had a choice of wine if you're looking for a place where you would like to relax and you don't wanna go apple picking or pumpkin picking it's a beautiful place to sit relax there you can play volleyball or you can sit by the water with a picnic table. The grounds are very well kept the staff is very laid-back. It's small but it's worth it.

    My family and I came on a Sunday after one of those rainy Saturdays, so it was definitely hopping…read more The people working here definitely have a well-oiled machine - not in an off-putting way, but how else would you manage the NYC and NJ crowds? Parking was pretty straightforward. You might need to walk a little to the main area, where there's a small fee to enter the non-apple-picking area. It's small but cute. There are some things for kids to climb on, some animals to see, and a good amount of places to sit and eat purchased food and beverages or what you brought in. The apple cider donuts are definitely worth getting, and I was decently satisfied with my pulled pork sandwich. Next time, though, I'd probably just bring my own food. There's a small store with items and snacks for sale (and an ATM). There's also a bar for some seasonal drinks. The apple-picking area you pay by the bag size. Cash only. No wagons allowed - I wish this had been posted better, but apparently it's a new policy since apples were getting stolen. How sad! Lots of apple trees and two very large sections to choose from. Near the parking lot is a small patch of pumpkins. We got two decent-sized ones for $15/each. The area was definitely muddy with all the traffic and rain. Wear your galoshes! By 1pm, when we were leaving, there was a huge line of cars to get in. If I come back, I'll definitely come on the earlier side!

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    Apple Dave’s Orchards - On a hill

    On a hill

    Apple Dave’s Orchards - $15 pumpkins, near the parking

    $15 pumpkins, near the parking

    Apple Dave’s Orchards - Main winery building

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    Main winery building

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