These days, it feels like every hour should be wine o’clock, so why not add some scenery and pretty views to your next ‘cheers.’ Just beyond the borders of Bergen live wineries that offer much more than adult juice. Outdoor time, apple picking, bites and booze will make a weekend winery visit move to the top of your to-do list, and a perfect fall activity for the fam. So grab a spirit to lift your spirits.
Warwick Winery
Located across 120 acres, Warwick Winery combines scenic views, and outdoor dining with apple picking and live music the whole family can enjoy. Bring the kids for apple picking during the week or one of the specific weekend picking days (with tractor rides now through October 11th), the visit the café for locally sourced food, which can be enjoyed on one of their socially distanced tables or picnic-style on the grounds. Wines range from pinot noirs to blends, with sangria and cocktails also available. (Warwick Winery, 114 Little York Rd., Warwick)
Pennings Farm Cidery
Apple picking, pints and pizza are the name of the game at Pennings Farm Cidery in Warwick. This year, Pennings is offering U-pick in two locations: at the Cidery Orchard and Pennings Orchard. After picking, enjoy a brick-oven pizza and apple cider for the kids on their super spacious grounds, plus their famous dry or sweet cider, including ginger beet and pumpkin, or craft beer for the adults. If pizza isn’t your think, check out the fajita truck which makes a stop and makes a mean fajita. Top it off with a visit their ice cream stand or bakery post-drinks for a fresh homemade treat. (Pennings Farm Cidery, 4 Warwick Turnpike, Warwick, Pennings Orchard, 169 State Route 94S, Warwick)
Weed Orchards & Winery
Pumpkin and apple picking, live music on the weekends, yoga and lakeside picnics are just some of the fun found at Weed Orchards & Winery. At the winery, try their Homegrown Hard Cider, red and white wines, or for the lingering summery days -- wine slushies. Kids will enjoy their non-alcoholic apple cider slushie. Fresh foods including gluten-free options are available for outdoor dining. Plus, if the orchard gets too crowded on the weekends, you’ll be directed to their sister farm, Sonny Weed’s Fruit Farm just two miles away and with the same offerings. Plan to go early as they fill up quickly. (Weed Orchards & Winery, 43 Mount Zion Rd., Marlboro, NY)
