Celebrating the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest 2023 participating wineries

In 1982, the Baldwin family purchased a farm in Pine Bush, NY. The 37 acres of prime alluvial farmland had been known as the Hardenburgh Estate since 1786, and included a stone home and 18,000 square feet of outbuildings. On this land, they created a winery that over the years has amassed awards for its Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling, Landot Noir, Port, and a dozen other wines. 

The Baldwins have pioneered a unique philosophy regarding fruit wines, which begat a trend throughout the entire Northeast, which is to vinify fruit wines as premium varietal wines. Instead of making the fruit wines dry, as was the previous tradition, the Baldwins finish many of their wines so they taste like the fruit they started from.

Starting with their Strawberry Wine in 1985, they have since added Apple, Blueberry Merlot, Black Raspberry, and Spiced Apple wines which have also won many more awards over the years. Baldwin’s Spiced Apple Wine garnered a Gold Medal and 95/100 points in 2020. Their Strawberry Wine took a Gold at the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition. Baldwin’s Apple Wine garnered a Double Gold Medal and Best Fruit Wine at the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, and the Best Fruit Wine in New York State at the New York Food and Wine Classic.

Baldwin Vineyards was named New York State Fruit Winery of the Year at the New York International Wine Competition in 2020 and 2021.The winery, located at 176 Hardenburgh Road in Pine Bush, hosts events and live music every weekend through October. Call (845) 744-2226 or visit https://www.baldwinvineyards.com for more information.

Presented by WineRacks.com, The Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival will take place on September 9th and September 10th at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, N.Y., which will be transformed into a foodie paradise featuring some of the best wines and culinary treats that the Hudson Valley and beyond have to offer.