TOUSEY WINERY

Winemaker: Bruce Tripp is a life-long resident of the Hudson Valley, who began making wine as a hobby for family and friends. Over the last 25 years that hobby has grown, and along with his extensive knowledge of the Hudson River wine industry, Bruce brings his talent and passion for wine to the benefit of Tousey Winery.

Owner: Ray Tousey is also a life-long resident of the Hudson Valley, one of the premier fruit growing regions of New York state. He represents third generation in agriculture which has evolved into the very successful production of a variety of small fruits, local apiary and most recently extensive vineyard development.

Ray met Bruce at the Rhinebeck farmers’ market a number of years ago and through a mutual interest in Cassis, struck up an immediate friendship. On a handshake, the friendship turned into a working partnership and together they developed the Cassis we have today. With it being a success, they expanded and moved into production of wine. Tousey Winery has and continues to benefit from the shared passion, vision and commitment of these two men. They have come a long way since that first handshake!

Our Clermont White is a refreshing fruity, off dry, white wine. Made from premium French hybrid grapes from the Hudson River Region, it has a crisp acidity emphasizing the fruit flavors. Our Clermont White pairs well with seafood or poultry.

Our Clermont Rosé is a blend of premium French hybrid grapes grown right here in the Hudson River Region. A wonderfully balanced and lively summer aperitif, it brings out red fruity flavors on the palate. A great combination with grilled poultry or pork.

Our Riesling wine is finished with just enough residual sugar to balance the crisp acidity with the fabulous flavors of grapefruit and lemons. This Riesling will pair well with grilled seafood, shellfish, chicken and turkey. The winemakers’ personal favorite.

Our Japanese plum wine, made from plums grown on the farm, is a tasty aperitif or to finish a classic Japanese meal. This wine is a wonderful balance of the sweet and tart flavors of the plums.

A blend of four varieties of black currants, grown on the estate, along with honey (no sugar) from our very own bee hives. Uniquely, the honey is used to sweeten and balance the Cassis against the sharpness of the currant to give a bold and fragrant flavor.