ADAIR VINEYARDS

Marc Stopkie, winemaker, attended Napa Valley College for enology and viticulture. After completion of his studies at Napa Valley College he interned at various California wineries throughout the state’s wine regions. While wanting to return to his East Coast roots, he secured a position as winemaker/vineyard manager at a Pennsylvania winery.

While working at this winery, he became familiar with the East Coast growing climate and the French-American hybrid grape varietals. While working there he searched for his own winery and found it in the Hudson Valley. He now grows French-American hybrid varietals suited to the region as well as experimenting and growing various varietals from Minnesota and Russia.

Marc's winemaking style is rooted in the Old World way. He only uses grapes and fruit grown on the estate or within 15 miles of the winery. He personally cares for the vineyard and every grape processed. He does not rely on technology but instead uses what is naturally occurring in each varietal and season to create carefully handcrafted wines. By following this philosophy he is able to bring out the true characteristics of the fruit and terroir of the Hudson Valley.

A delectable dessert wine made from 100% White peaches. This wine pairs well with champagne, drizzled over a fruit salad, or by itself. This dessert wine was a double gold medal winner in the 2008 and 2009 Hudson Valley Wine Competition, as well Best of Show in 2009 Hudson Valley Wine Competition. As quoted in the Wall Street Journal on August 17, 2010, “A delectable white peach dessert wine turned out to be one of the most memorable wines out of a dozen wineries visited.”

A semi- dry white wine reminiscent of a semi-dry Reisling, made from 100% Cayuga White grapes. This wine is an excellent accompaniment to Asian, Indian, and other spice cuisines with hints of tropical fruits and apricot. A bronze medal winner in the 2008 Hudson Valley Wine Competition. (2010 released this summer.)