Fun destination. We headed down the road to a different winery but ended up hanging out here. The…read moretasting room and cider donuts were a nice surprise meandering the Berkshires byways. The apple orchard was lovely to look at too. We tried a tasting flight of wines and had a friendly conversation with Michael. Many of the grape varietals were unknown to me. As a wine enthusiast it was challenging to appreciate the fruit styles. Also tasted ciders and thought many of the ciders were on the bone dry & tart. All in all, it was fun and educational. The gift shop has lots of jams, fresh pies and many other items, plus the best ever cider donuts! Donuts alone are worth the trip!! A new sitting area out back was a nice touch, loved the wood plank walls. It's a great place to visit.

Amazing Orchard / Cidery | Winery in The Berkshires. David and Sara are the best! Wonderful place…read moreto have some fresh cider donuts and a tasting with friends by the fire

What a great place!…read more We stopped off in the afternoon on a Wednesday during a short trip to the Berkshires. First off, LOVE that you can bring the dogs. Is this normal for an orchard? I'm not familiar. They have the cutest little store with apple cider donuts, fudge, little store items including an apple liqueur of some kind that I was lucky enough to try and that shit is DANGEROUS. They also have a wine tasting area and cider/beer tasting area. We got 2 apple cider donuts (obviously) which were incredible. We also tried a cider flight. I asked for "the fruitest shit you have" and we got a nice spread of different and interesting things including a lavender cider. All of the staff were super nice and friendly. The place is also massive if you are into a lot of walking and things.

Absolutely loved this place and wish it was closer to home for me! Excellent little shop with the…read moremost amazing apple cider donuts you will ever taste. One of the owners, Sarah, did a wine tasting for me and was extremely friendly and provided some great background on the various wines. The wines were really good and they had a good variety of sweet and dry options. There's a nice cozy wood burning fireplace with couches to sit and enjoy a glass of wine in the winter months. For those who want to be more active, there is snowshoeing available with snowshoes for rent while you're there. Didn't try that but maybe next year :)

Vino di Vino in the Berkshires!…read more What's not to love when you find a hidden winery that has a gorgeous atmosphere and friendly faces. Valentines weekend called for a trip down memory lane and to one of our favorite places, The Berkshires. Upon arrival our room was not ready so we looked for a wine bar/winery on Yelp. We were so thrilled to find Balderdash. They were pretty crowded since it was Valentine's Day, but we were able to grab a table in front of the live music. I ordered a wine flight (mostly from California vineyards) they don't grow any grapes here and my husband had a beer. What I also love about this place is that you can bring in your own food. I did see a bunch of couples sharing crackers and cheese. They had a cannoli cart pop up which was delicious! The live music was also great! I honestly didn't want to leave since we were having so much fun. I wish we lived closer we would be here all the time. If you get a chance, check out this winery and enjoy a glass and some music on me! Cheers

I've been to this winery a few times now and it never disappoints. This is one of my favorite…read morewineries I've ever been to! I love the view here. Last time, we came on a Saturday afternoon and it was crowded inside, but there's plenty of seating outside. There was also live music and it was a great vibe. You can bring your own food, but they also have a food truck outside usually. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The person helping us this time let us try the wine before we bought it which was nice. I have gotten the flight once before, but the amount they give you to try for each wine is very small and for the price, I recommend just getting a glass of wine. My favorite is the truth serum rose blend.

Sabba Vineyard is absolutely charming. The owner, Abby, is passionate about this wonderful winery…read morehe's created. The vineyard, located in Old Chatham is gorgeous and adorned by pieces of Abby's own metal art sculptures. Recently visited on a Saturday when they have live music as delightful background for sipping wine and enjoying a cheeseboard. Great to have another beautiful winery in the Capital District.

We had the most wonderful experience here last night! We were trying to find something to do near…read moreGhent and my friend found this vineyard that offered wine tasting, an activity none of us have ever done before and thought it would be a relaxing way to spend the evening. We were hosted by the most knowledgeable and gracious couple (Lisa and Francis) who were welcoming and made our first experience a memorable one. We learned about the history behind the vineyard, the amazing artwork that decorates it (inside and out) and left feeling more well versed with wine. I am normally not a Chardonnay fan but since their Chardonnay is made in a steel barrel, it doesn't have the same buttery taste that an oak barrel would.. and I LOVED IT! (if y'all read this review, I hope that's correct). I also was surprised that I really liked their Sherry, which is one of the highest proofs spirits that they serve. It was strong but it was something enjoyable to sip on! (Def went home with a bottle of each) We happened to arrive in a night where us wasn't busy so if you arrive and it looks quiet, do not leave! We ended up receiving VIP one-on-one service that may have been different if the place was packed (which they mentioned it was the night before) The couple who spent time with us were so friendly, and after noticing a gift basket assembly on the table, even let me purchase it since I live in the city and wouldn't be back up this way for a while. Our only regret was not getting there earlier in the day so that we could enjoy the outdoor experience of the venue, since the property is covered in beautiful grassy fields and sculptures that are even on some of the bottle labels. This is a highly recommended place! Ask about their cute gift baskets and make sure to go before the middle of December before they close for winter. They will reopen in April... and I will def be back!

4.25 Did not expect this place to be the place to hang out,…read morebut it definitely seemed that way. The property isn't huge, but there are several gathering areas: in front, inside the tasting room, and a smaller section on the other side. The tasting room is clean and chic, and the staff were all smiles--engaging in light conversation and explaining the wines and offerings well. Whether you like dry or sweet white wine, they've got you covered. The Hortencia is a nice, crisp white, while the Traminette is sweet and smooth. The great thing is that you can even combine the two, and you've got the perfect summer white wine blend.

Steven is a GEM, and makes this winery experience one of the best. I came for a friend's…read morebachlorette, and we opted for the tasting and some snacks. Steven is a blast - he is so incredibly kind and funny, keeps the drinks flowing, and gave good vibes! My favorite of the tasting was the sparkling rose - it was so good we ordered 2 additional bottles, and a few more to go. I honestly really liked all of the wines in the tasting. Some noms are available, and they are all plated beautifully. The outdoor seating with the firepits provided a perfectly cozy & rustic atmosphere. The chickens were also a plus!! They are so cute. Highly recommend!

Such a fun, joyous, and friendly place for any event. Great food, excellent wine, lots of history!read more

This winery is incredibly charming and absolutely beautiful. The barn is pristine, spacious, and…read morefeatures modern amenities, including nice restrooms and a bar in the back with a penny counter which was so cool. The ambience is rustic. There's definitely something to catch your eye, especially at the bar. Reminded me of a Tuscan beach bar shack It's quite adorable with the cozy room off to the side decorated with a teapots. The outdoor yard area is also spacious. Convenient parking that you can see the horses near the stable from. It's just a quick drive and easy to locate from Albany. I would highly recommend without hesitation.

My wife, son, and I spent this past weekend in Hudson, NY, and as we often do, we looked for things…read moreto do nearby. We're partial to vineyards and distilleries, and a quick search led us to Klocke Estate. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed. The property is beautiful, and the main building at the top offers panoramic views of the valley and the Catskill Mountains in the distance. The setting is stunning, and the staff was warm and welcoming. We would highly recommend visiting Klocke Estate.

What an amazing experience at Klocke Estate! It must be the…read moremost extraordinary view of the Catskills. The decor is beautiful, service superb, and the cocktails delicious. And of course the spirits with tours and tastings raise the bar for distilleries around the country.

This winery was one of the highlights of our visit to the Berkshires. It's located in a beautiful…read morespace with a small outdoor patio and an elegant tasting room. We purchased a bottle of their Berkshire red blend (Shiraz, Grenache and Cabernet) to enjoy with our own cheese and crackers, and it was great. The outdoor space is relaxing and tranquil since it's a relatively small winery. I also did a small tasting ($1) of their pumpkin wine, because, pumpkin and wine. It is a light white wine with pumpkin spice notes. Immediately bought two bottles. While we were enjoying our wine and cheese the owner, Wayne, came out to greet us and he was so friendly and kind. The winery is a family business and the name is inspired by three women whose names begin with the letter "M". Can't wait to stop back here on our next visit to the area.

One again a wonderful afternoon at Les Trois Emme. Mayjane and Wayne are amazing hosts! We were…read moredelighted to pair Stingy Jacks with Maryjanes delicious homemade soup. Enjoyed pur table wothbthe beautiful putdoor view. Already looking forward to our next visit!

We had an amazing experience at Silver Bear. The owner Pete was so inviting and we laughed non stop…read moreat his stories. His engineering knowledge and background was refreshing. The level of care he had in his product was uncompromising. The tasting flight was only $4 and cocktails only $8. We had so much fun chatting it up and tasting everything. Got a few cocktails and even their award winning Berkshire stormy. Loved the bar and it had a little speakeasy feel because it's so hidden. A must visit when in western Massachusetts. We will be back!

What a great find!! We were in town for a family reunion and happened to stumble upon this…read moredistillery with my cousins, then we made it a family affair. The couple that owns the place was so nice and very accommodating. We opted in for the tasting and then went on to try about every drink on their menu. They were all delicious!! If I am ever in the area I will definitely be back. We wound up taking some bottles back to TX and CA as souvenirs!

Very welcoming. Wine good and donuts good. Originally the server was waiting for someone to come…read moreand help us because he spoke no English. He was sweet and kind and started with us and used the translate app on his phone. He had a great personality and we had a good time.

We took a road trip to NY to checkout Hudson Berkshire Wine & Food Festival on a whim when we was…read moreperusing for things to do around New England on Memorial Day weekend. Ticket at the gate was $25 but we got our tickets through Groupon for only $23 for the 2 of us which was a really sweet deal for this particular event from 11am-6pm. There were tons of tasting from wineries, distilleries, breweries, cideries but didn't quite balance well with the paucity of food vendors. Luckily there were food trucks around so you could grab a bite to eat, listen to the live band, go pets some goats at the petting zoo and then go back to for more drink tastings. Overall, Columbia County Fairgrounds is a terrific venue to host this type of event and was worth it for the drinks, entertainment, and free souvenir wine glasses.