On the Earth day @ the wineries trail, Whitecliff was our 4th stop. One thing this winery does great that I love is the Red Trail Red, but, on this day, I had to have a glass of the Awosting White. Not super dry & just perfect. It rained all day on the trail, but the sun f8nally emerged while we were here, and if you didnt know, this place has an amazing view. Thankfully, I live close by!! The people serving us were great, it turned out to be a great stop for the 5 of us read more

Whitecliff Vineyard - When the clouds finally left, we got this! - Wineries Near Me - Gardiner, New York

Whitecliff Vineyards is an absolute gem in the Hudson Valley. The views are breathtaking--especially on a sunny/autumn day when you can sit outside. For the wine tasting there is a variety of tastings you can do with selection of wines that are carefully crafted. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming, making you feel right at home. The atmosphere is relaxed but sophisticated, perfect for a leisurely afternoon, a weekend escape, or if you just are looking for a place to hang out after lunch/before dinner. Between the stunning scenery, wines, and warm hospitality, Whitecliff is the perfect spot to unwind and soak in the beauty of the region. read more

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I have been here three times for wine tastings and their customer service has been crappy each and every time. They do not welcome you or introduce themselves. Minimal explanation of the wines they are pouring. They don't rinse the glasses between wines for a tasting. Their wine tastes watered down. Waste of time and money. The tasting room is very small and becomes quite crowded. Not worth the bother. read more

2nd stop on our tour. Small little tasting room and it appeared they were a man down. Our wine pourer was busy with another group but we grabbed a table and looked over the wine options. Lot to choose from! We did the pick 4 tasting and still got a little bit of the guided as well. Learned a lot about the wines. Which the pours were a little more as these were truly 'tastings'! Overall the wines were great and the experience fun. read more

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I was excited to check out this winery while visiting New York and meeting one of my favorite East Coast Yelpers for the first time in person. I love the wineries in Cali and was interested to see how they compared. Unfortunately, this one did not blow my doors off...Where shall I begin...First of all, I treated everyone to a "Full Tasting," which is supposed to include a breakdown and history of each of wine. Tristan, the general manager and owners son, presented the first wine with some history then "Poof," he was gone. From that moment on our tasting went downhill:( We tasted a few reds and whites but honestly, the best part of my visit was meeting Diane & Frank. I am in love with both of them. So, thank you Whitecliff Vineyard for that. Oh, and the AMAZING chicken quesadillas from the pop up Mexican restaurant!!! 10 stars! I am still dreaming about those... *Located off the beaten path but beautiful drive and area *Save your $$$ get the tasting without the extra info read more

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10/13/24: The highlight of our Whitecliff visit was meeting up with CA Yelper Te-see and her sister. Each of us had the $23 Guided Tasting. We had four people in our group. The guided tasting was supposed to include any questions and walk us through the notes. In addition, this information is stated on the menu. Have been to many guided tastings, servers have always been very accommodating with wine information. The female server "C" or "K" appeared to be disinterested. Yes, she did come over to pour the wines. That's all that was done. I don't know if she was having a bad day or what. Plus, the place wasn't even crowded. So, I don't know what was happening. (FYI- I did even make a telephone reservation for the winery the day before with Christine). The winery did have a Mexican pop-up in the lower level. Their quesadillas were delish. In spite of the lack of any wine information from the server, I did purchase two bottles of (1) Cabernet Franc and (1) Two Cabs. Each bottle was over $30 each. For these prices, customer service should've been more accommodating on a guided tour. PS: I did come two years ago and it was a much better experience. read more

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I visited this vineyard on a wine tour trip with BLK Getaway. The vineyard is owned by a family. One of the owners gave us a lesson on how the wine is made and we tried several of their wines. I enjoyed the wines. We had a variety of red and white wines. The vineyard was nice with a lot of land surrounding it. I purchased a bottle of Riesling because it was my favorite wine that I sampled. There was a food truck outside where you could purchase food. If I'm ever in the Hudson Valley area, I would visit again. I enjoyed my time here. read more

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Stopped by Whitecliff Vineyard this past Saturday afternoon while visiting New Paltz for a long weekend. I am a big fan of Robibero vineyard and thought this place might be similar. The tasting room and outdoor patio/space at Whitecliff are much smaller compared to Robibero. It was also a much quieter and stuffier crowd. When we arrived, there were two other couples waiting to arrange a tasting and only one gentleman working the tasting counter inside. We waited patiently until another woman came up to help us. We explained we wanted to order glasses of wine (bottles are only sold to go) and told her the couple varieties we had in mind. She was reluctant to describe them and didn't even offer pouring a small taste before we agreed to it. If you are that sparing, just charge for individual samples. I decided on the award winning Vidal Blanc and my bf got one of their award wining reds. We took our glasses outside and sat at one of the tables on the lawn - you have a nice view of the mountains from the lawn. We decided to stay for a second glass before moving on to our next stop. My bf went inside to order our second glasses. The pours this second round were even stingier than the first. I saw an older group of people who had much generous pours than we did. Perhaps they were discriminating against us because we were younger or didn't do a tasting flight. Not sure I will ever come back here again. While the wine was good, the snooty staff was less desirable. Robibero is a much more pleasant and vibrant scene. read more

Whitecliff Vineyard - Puniest glass of wine. - Wineries Near Me - Gardiner, New York

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So this winery was tough for me to review. The wines were just ok to me... But the staff, gift shop and phenomenal views of the mountains gave them the 4 stars! They had tastings set up into categories and I of course selected the "sweets" for 12.00 and you got 6 small samples and quite honestly they just weren't all that sweet and the taste was ok at best. We did end up buying a bottle of the Lagrange. I did however have fun buying some unique things from their gift shop, so that made me happy! Hoping today's wineries bring more to the table than yesterday!!! :) read more

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I would probably give Whitecliff only three stars, but their shop is very impressive as are the views. In warmer weather you could sit on their deck and enjoy an amazing view of the cliff face nearby. Their shop is stocked with all kinds of unique quality made items. Now for the wines... their list is quite impressive, and there will likely be something to impress anyone somewhere on this list. Tastings consist of six from this mammoth list, they break down the most popular into categories, of you can pick your own six at random. As I have experienced with other wineries with big wine lists, it is easy to choose the wrong wine and skip over something amazing. This is likely the case at Whitecliff as well. We tasted the sweet wines, and although many were good, there was little wow factor. I really wanted to try their reds, but I was torn and couldn't decide from the big list. I will say that my favorite was likely the sparkling moscato, and I don't normally enjoy sparkling wines. It wasn't over sweet and wasn't over bubbly. The process that they do this particular wine does not allow for it to be bottled and must be purchased by growler. If we lived nearby I would certainly consider such a purchase. I would likely try them again in the future, but would likely try a different group or create my own. read more

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Nice views. Not great wine. Came here with some friends to try the tasting flights on a weekend trip to gardiner from the city. There were a few picnic tables on the grass and a few 2 person round tables on the patio. They were only letting one group into the building at a time so we had to wait a bit to go in an order our flights. When it was our turn to enter the building a women cuts in front of us and we were told to wait outside until she left the building. A few of us ordered the "best of whitecliff flights" The wine was served in little plastic cups that you pour into one wine glass. We were given a sheet of paper with the wine list and told that the cups of wine were placed in an order consistent with the list however the first cup of wine (which was supposed to be a Chardonnay ) was pink (and tasted like rosé which was supposed to be the second wine on the list). So that was a little confusing. It was like this on all the "best of Whitecliff" flights We also ordered the cheese package which came with prepackaged crackers and 2 cheeses. The cheeses were good but there were not enough crackers for the amount of cheese and we were not given any plates to eat from. We were disappointed with the size of the tasting pours and were not particularly impressed with any of the wines. The Cabernet franc has a bunch of sediment in it as well. (See pictures) Aside from the wine, we were also disappointed with the lack of music. It was eerily quiet... so much so that we could hear staff ask a woman sitting at a table far away (alone with her dog) three times if she was expecting anyone else to come. We thought this was rude. Not sure we would come back but hopefully others will have a better experience! read more

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My boyfriend and I came here in the fall and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and our time here. The staff was knowledgeable and the wines were great! They did only offer outdoor seating, so we had to wait a minute to get a table but stayed for nearly 2 hours when we did. We did multiple tastings (they gave small cups and a wine glass to pour the little cups in) and sheets with info on all the wines. We ended up leaving with a few bottles. Overall, a great spot with a kind, knowledgeable staff, beautiful views and great wine! read more

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Had a few hours before we needed to be anywhere so we ended up here on a warm September afternoon. There's a marvelous view from the veranda: tree covered slopes lead to a hard ridge line that dominates the scenery. Not sure what to make of the wines here: could be my taster is off, could be the Oaked Sey val Blanc was the only non-sparkling wine worth drinking; Awosting is agreeable for a sparkler. On the other hand, MLB was quite taken with the whole experience; nodding or pouting as the pours and descriptions continued. We left with Riesling, I hope she chose well :-) -- update: must have been something in the air that day, the Riesling was excellent Saturday evening after touristing... read more

Whitecliff Vineyard - regularly scheduled flights - Wineries Near Me - Gardiner, New York

- good wines - lovely views - staff can be kind of pushy *My friends were asked if they knew this was private property, as if we would come all the way up here just to sit in the yard and loiter - staff is not as knowledgeable about wines as other places - dont come here without making that resey read more

A gorgeous.....GORGEOUS vineyard, with a breathtaking view; they have relaxing spacious areas laid out to just sit and take it all in. The inside is as beautiful as the outside, with a modern tasting bar. Checking in with the passport (normally $12 for 6) they have an expansive list, but operate on pre-set tastings (a blended flight for passports-a dry red list-dry white list-a rose-fruity-and create your own is more expensive). Gracious pours, we tried: -Reserve Riesling: dry finish -Seyval Blanc: very plain -Awosting White: the seyval makes it very fruity -Table Rock: exactly what it says-average table wine, has a peppery smell, but not in the taste -Malbec: smokey wonderful -Red Trail: a semi-sweet without an overpowering taste We started them at the beginning of our wine trail day, I wish we ended with them so we could have hung around with a glass of the Malbec, but mostly for the ambiance of it all, not specifically the wine. They were a bit pricey. read more

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Lovely wine tasting experience with indoor and outdoor seating. Food available as well. A very pleasant experience and we bought a red and a white that we liked! read more

I am so disappointed at the customer service at this place. My cousin called in advance to confirm our party of 10 could be accommodated. It was no problem ahead of time but when we got there the man behind the counter kept on saying they couldn't accommodate parties larger than 6. What I don't understand is why we just weren't booked two tables in the first place- one for 6 and one for 4. Or 5 and 5. That's what other places do. Instead we were told that 6 of our party could sit and the other 4 would be pretty much out of luck. What's more is that there were so many empty tables outside that they could have accommodated us. What's most upsetting though is how we were treated by the man behind the counter. He was condescending and rude and insinuated that I just didn't understand what he was saying. I've never been treated so poorly before at an establishment and have never been so compelled to post a review before so other people know to avoid this place at all costs. read more

Enjoyed a glass of wine and a spectacular view with family. My grandsons had chips and soda and Loved exploring the grounds. Bring a blanket to spread out on the lawn, there are a limited numbers of chairs and tables. I had white wine, which was very good, the others had Rose which they also liked. Generous serving, I think 7.00 a glass. The tastings are expensive, I would recommend just getting a glass and enjoying the view. Small and intimate. read more

Wonderful service following a tasting snafu. We were missing one of out tasting wines and the ladies and gentlemen behind the counter were very gracious in helping us figure out what we were missing. We then enjoyed local cheese and crackers and an amazing Rose on the porch overlooking the Shawangunk Ridge. Highly recommend a visit! Joined the wine club!!! read more

Almost two years ago my husband and I made a visit to Whitecliff. It was probably our 4th or 5th time and it wasn't a great visit. It was super busy and we thought that what had been such a favorite had changed. I wrote a review and the owners reached out - which was really very nice - and hoped we would return again in future. Well, we did and it was everything we remembered. We love, love, love their Awosting White wine. Oh! So delicious! Awosting is made from 70% Seyval Blanc and 30% Vignoles mainly from the Hudson Valley. Whitecliff is one of the treasures of the Hudson Valley wineries. You are able to enjoy some of their lovely wine sitting out back with spectacular view of the white cliffs (Shawangunk Ridge.) Just beautiful. We were able to visit during the summer of 2020. They had all of the COVID precautions in place. And, it was wonderful to be able to forget the madness, be in the moment and enjoy wine, outdoors, and feel alive. read more

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The wine is amazing. However, the manager, a family member of the owner (I believe his name is Tristan), is a complete ass. The first time I went pre-COVID, we were a group of the 10 and came without a reservation. They weren't full at the time. The manager completely denied us service because we were larger than 6 (they only do tasting groups of 6). We offered to split up the group, but he just said no. Another employee came to us and told us that it'd be fine and served us. We came another time. This time, we made a reservation for 6 but our party was 7 (one wasn't drinking). We had asked ahead of time and was told it was fine by another employee. When we got there, this manager greeted us and denied us AGAIN! We offered to split up our group and he said absolutely not because we would still hang out together. Even the other customers said it was ridiculous. It's a shame because I really like the wine here. The atmosphere is great. Just don't come on the weekend when this guy with a power trip is working or don't come with a large group. The worst part was that he wasn't even nice or apologetic about it. I don't think I will come here again. read more

I do not usually write yelp reviews. But today I have to sit down and take my time and write about this place. Today is a Saturday. My family and I drove up almost 2 hours and anticipated wonderful winery experience. I heard many wonderful things about this place. We made an appointment for 7 people. However the limit is 6 people. My family member made a reservation and the worker said they can accommodate for 7 people. We were all excited. We arrived and this guy with tattoos on his arms and legs said we cannot be served because we are a party of 7. We understand during this COVID pandemic and the responsibility to social distance and not gather in big groups. We offered to separate our group into two however this employee/manager said he cannot serve us. He did not acknowledge our reservation, did not apologize for the wrong information when they took our reservation and did not amend for their miscommunication. He did not care for customers satisfaction at all. As when we exit the area some customers was upset for us. They said it was ridiculous and stupid. That guy offered wine to go however he gave us an impression he did not want us in his winery. He want us to at least buy wine from this place. We never even sat down to try the wine. Why would I buy something that was uninviting in the first place. Please if you do go, do not tell them you are a party more than 6. Go in two groups and enjoy your time! read more

I'm a big fan of wineries so my family and I made plans to visit Whitecliff winery. We called to make a reservation in advanced for a group of 7, and they said it would not be a problem. We drove two hours from the the city and upon arrival, the manager told us he couldn't serve us at the property because they only allowed groups of 6 or less. Although we said the person we made the reservations with on the phone said it was okay, he still said no and made it clear he was a family member of the owners, thus having final say in all matters and discrepancies. We asked if we could split our group, he said no because we would end up "hanging out together" anyways. That was rude to say. The manager was not accommodating and did not seem apologetic at all. We simply did not feel welcome. Will I come back and give it another shot? Most definitely not. There are so many other winery options. Spend your money elsewhere where they will respect their customers. read more

I love visiting Whitecliff. The grounds are beautiful and serene. The staff is knowledgeable and makes learning about wine fun and accessible. Whitecliff's wines are all excellent. You can tell there is care put into every wine they make. If you have the opportunity to go there, do not pass it up. read more

Whitecliff Vineyard - Wineries Near Me - Gardiner, New York

I don't normally post reviews, but I had to come on here to say that this winery is a must and worth a trip. Super friendly staff, family-owned, and my small group of 4 felt extremely comfortable and safe with all the precautions in place! We were so relieved to see this space properly following COVID guidelines. Oh, and the wine is exquisite. Go! read more

An Amazing experience. Not only the great tasting wine and beautiful scenic views. The manager Christine was such a delight. She knew every wine on the menu and was a wonderful ambassador for this winery and the Hudson Valley. Thanks for the great dinner recommendation. read more

I've only been to Robibero before this, and it's the same type of deal -- wine flights + free glass, $2 off if you buy a bottle. They have various flights: dry white, fruity, sweet dessert wines, rosé, dry red, whitecliff, bubbles... The fruity flight was $10 for 5 different wine tastings. The Rosé flight was $8 for 4 wine tastings. I really enjoyed the 2014 Traminette! That was the best out of all of them. They're also known for the Awosting White and Redtrail. They also serve cheese, so you can get some cheese and crackers and take your wine outside to their picnic tables outside and enjoy the sun (or shade). read more

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Beautiful view, not impressed with the wine but it's worth to do the tasting, everyone's palate is different. Social distance definitely in place, you can only go I side the built one by one. You need to buy food with you tasting 'Cuomo's law' in NY. read more

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Very nice people, beautiful view, and amazing wine!! Loved it here and can't wait to go back!!

How unfortunate! We've been coming to this vineyard for a few years and have had great experiences but unfortunately today was not one of them. Their website says that you need reservations for tasting but not for wine by the glass, and we were ultimately turned away for wanting to buy bottles by a frazzled employee who let her attitude get the best of her. Someone who seemed like the manager was also wearing a bandana as a mask which doesn't seem like an appropriate face covering for an employee in the middle of the pandemic. I hope that they resolve their issues with serving during this difficult time and have a more clear outline of what is allowed and what isn't in writing on their premises so other people can try to have the opportunity of enjoying wine at this establishment. Update: I heard from the manager in a timely manner regarding my concerns which is great, in the future I may try again and hopefully leave a better review! read more

Visited Whitecliff Vineyard on a perfect Monday afternoon. One of the highlights of the Hudson Valley wine region, Whitecliff Vineyard has an excellent selection of wines and beautiful views to pair them with. Quality: Whitecliff Vineyard has a ton of different wines available, so we ended up getting three Tastings to try as many as possible. We did the Dry White Tasting, the Rich Red Tasting, and a Choose Your Own Flight with a mix of summer reds, dry rose, and sweet wines. I found several wines that I enjoyed, but my two standouts were the 2015 Sky Island and the 2015 Reserve Merlot. Sky Island is a Bordeaux blend with wonderful richness, while the Merlot had a surprising lightness to form a very balanced wine. Quantity: Good sized tasting pours, which were helpful when sharing. Value: $8-$14 for different Tasting options. $6-$10 for a Glass of Wine. Ambiance: Whitecliff Vineyard is located in the Upstate New York town of Gardiner. The scenic views from the complex are extraordinary. They have a two story taproom, with the downstairs area set up for private parties and upstairs for shopping and tastings. The top floor has a deck attached, which spills out on a rolling hill with assorted picnic tables. The outdoor lawn is close to rows of grapes and provides amazing views of the nearby mountains. Crowd: A small crowd, with a lot of repeat visitors. Most came in for a tasting and left with a few bottles. Service: The bartenders were excellent. Both girls behind the bar knew the wines inside and out, and were extremely accommodating. They made the experience better. Parking: Grass parking lot behind the main building. read more

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The service was great I would highly recommend this winery over Robibero the service we experienced there was very awkward and rude. Whitecliff is a million times better. The Lagrange is great it's probably one of the best wines I have ever had and and immediately fell in love with it and bought 3 bottles. read more

Everything was perfect and the staff was very friendly. The view is awesome . Staff was professional and knowledgeable especially Christine she helped a few in Our group that weren't really sure what they liked . Once we all found our personal taste we settled in and enjoyed the view. It was a great day and will be going back with some family and friends read more

Some of the best wine around! Also a gorgeous place to have a glass of wine and admire the "White Cliffs" Of the gunks read more

Wine was good. Service was good. The place is very tiny and there isn't much seating unless you bring your own chairs/blankets to sit on the grass. Even the grass area is tiny read more

Beautiful spot. Delicious wine. You can join their club and get free tastings and discounts on cases or half cases. You can bring your own food and basque in the glory of the surroundings. The ride there itself is a treat. Gardiner is a sweet little town with a few great places to eat. Friends and I loved the bubbly rose. read more

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We stopped at this winery for a tasting and were astonished to encounter such an unpleasant experience. The staff were rude, condescending, and very unprofessional. We highly recommend they get help to learn about customer service. Their pores were inconsistent, they attempted to pour different wines in the wine glass while I still had my previous wine in it, they didn't explain the wines very well, they treated the customers like it was a drive-thru, and it was not charming at all. read more

went today with my wife on 7/22/2023.....the 2 women working the bar couldn't be more unfriendly.....they acted like we weren't even there. not a hello...how are you ...nothing...all they did was talk to each other.. anyway we ordered a bottle of wine to sit outside and drink...well can you believe they charged a $5 corking fee???? what? that's like going to a restaurant and ordering a dozen raw clams and the restaurant charging you $5 to open them! WHAT NERVE! if your looking for a classy winery that cares about their customers head up the road to Robibero....you won't be disappointed......bypass this dump! read more

I'm adding to the list of poor reviews that call out the terrible customer service and group planning services at the winery. It's a shame because we like the winery but we're not going back, ever. We started communicating with Tristan a few weeks ago, making it clear that we wanted to reserve the cellar for an event on a very specific date. After inconsistent communications (he didn't call when he said he would, slow to reply to emails) and a very dismissive and arrogant attitude (saying things like "well, my family does own the winery") we received an email stating that "someone else booked your date, best of luck". The date was available when we first starting talking to you and you don't have the consideration to put a soft-hold on it or give us first right of refusal? Terribly inconsiderate and unprofessional. Best of luck! read more

If I could leave 10 stars I would, that is how great our experience with Whitecliff was. Wife and I did a little mini vacation in Stone Ridge, NY and was looking for some tourist activities and Whitecliff tasting popped up. I called over to the winery to get more info, spoke to the owner Yancey who explained as it was Tuesday, they were closed but she was having some friends come by for a private tasting and I was more then welcome to join them. I was amazed that she extended the invitation and boy was I glad she did. We went and spent more then 2 hours tasting 10 different wines and each one was better then the next. If you told me I had to pick 1 wine that we liked the best it wouldn't be easy but Two Cabs really was amazing. We left there with 6 bottles of wine that we're looking forward to finish so we can buy more! I could go on and on about how great the wine was/is, but what really makes me want to give them 10 stars is how great Yancey is. I don't think many owners of a business would invite strangers over to their business while it was closed. It's nice to see an owner who really cares about their product and their customer. I could tell from speaking to Yancey how much pride they have in their product and how important the customer experience is to them. I'm pretty sure I'm never going to get an invite from the president of E & J Gallo Winery as he is probably in a board meeting about best way to maximize profits. In summary, this place is amazing, and if you're ever in the area, this is a must see. read more