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Destination: Hudson Valley
A rural haven nestled between New York City and Albany, is becoming a leading player in the farm-to-table movement.
Published on Oct 6, 2010
By Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen

The Hudson Valley, a rural haven nestled between New York City and Albany, is becoming a leading player in the farm-to-table movement. With a host of restaurants offering locally-sourced produce and a new generation of farmers, cheese-makers and winemakers with a commitment to sustainable agriculture, there's a slew of dining options.

If you need to get out of the city and connect with nature, jump in your car, hop on a train, or grab a Zipcar. Head for Hudson (filled with antique stores and restaurants, and home to a Saturday farmer’s market) and then branch out towards Ghent and Chatham, or explore the Hudson Berkshire Beverage Trail, which borders Massachusetts. Featuring five wineries, a brewery and a distillery, this diverse collection of artisanal producers also offers handmade cheese, estate grown produce and delicious baked goods....

...Hudson-Chatham Winery: Charming owners Carlo and Dominique DeVito and winemaker (and New York State grape expert) Steve Casscles lovingly create award-winning wines using distinctive NY varietals. Their crisp Seyval Blanc is estate grown, and the luscious Empire Red is a blend of Hudson Valley Baco Noir, Long Island Merlot, and Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc. Elegant, full-bodied Baco Noir 2008 is an excellent companion to grilled meat or game. Their bright and airy tasting room is always filled with visitors who know fine wines and return often. The DeVito’s also produce a line of elegant fortified dessert wines under their Paperbirch label.

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