GLORIE FARM WINERY

GLORIE FARM WINERY WAS CONCEIVED out of a love affair between agriculture and wine. We have been growing grapes on our Marlboro hillside farm for home winemakers and many valley wineries for nearly 30 years. At an elevation of 800 feet and with southeastern slopes, our location is considered one of the premier vineyard sites in the Hudson Valley, and virtually all visitors’ first reaction upon arrival is to comment on the amazing, 35-mile, panoramic view from this spot.

Estate grown grapes make up ninety percent of our wines. Hudson Valley standards Seyval Blanc and Cabernet Franc lead the way, followed by DeChaunac, Cayuga White and Vidal Blanc, and more recently Riesling and Marquette. With these and others, we currently have a dozen varieties on trellis and continuously evaluate new and existing cultivars for future plantings. Our tree fruit, brambles and ribes are the sources for our fruit wines. Black currants, members of the ribe family, were banned from propagation in New York State in 1911. The ban was lifted in 2003, and we planted cuttings soon after, reaping our first harvest in 2008. An intensely flavored, deep red, sweet-tart wine was produced, a unique, rich taste experience that our customers immediately embraced.

Surrounded by the vibrant orchards and vineyards of our 54-acre fruit farm, a large, red-roofed barn built in 1913 was partially renovated between 2004 and 2007 for the winery and a tasting room. In the comfortable rustic elegance of our tasting room, we have but one objective – to be sure that each customer leaves having had a positive experience. We strive to provide visitors with a friendly, approachable atmosphere where they may select from an extensive list of gently handcrafted wines for tasting. Dry, semi-dry and sweet; red, white, and fruit wines; you’ll find them all here. We have a style for every palate.

Agriculture is a way of life for us. Only 2% of our nation’s population is involved in farming, and we are proud members of this innovative, resilient group. We use sustainable practices including a solar electric system, installed in 2008, that produces 100% of the electricity used by the winery. Utilizing barrels made from New York State oak helps to reduce our carbon footprint and supports regional businesses. It is our hope that 100 years from now this property will still be a farm. In addition, we are members of the Shawangunk Wine Trail, Hudson Valley Wine and Grape Association, New York Wine and Grape Foundation, Cornell Cooperative Extension, New York Farm Bureau, and the Marlborough Agricultural Alliance (Meet Me in Marlborough).

Vinified in the classic style – dry and crisp. Our answer to California Chardonnay.

Semi-dry with flavors of green melon, pear and honey.

Sweet, delicious summer treat! Made from 100% fresh, ripe peaches.

Barrel aging in New York oak integrated perfectly with this medal winning wine’s natural fruit flavor and gentle tannins.

Need we say more? Like a grape lollipop in a glass, this wine is pure fun!

An intensely flavored, deep red, sweet-tart wine made from our black currants.