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In the winter of 1989 two physicians purchased an old apple orchard in a picturesque valley at the foot of Mt. Adam and Eve in Warwick N.Y. Not having any plan as to what to do with the apples a few family members- mostly children- decided to make cider. A hand cider mill was purchased and gallons of memorable sweet cider were the result. The idea of making "hard" cider quickly followed. After multiple experiments and enjoyable trips to Europe investigating the art of cider and winemaking we eventually produced a drink of which we could be proud. Our cider is uniquely American, combining the best of French and British cider-making techniques. |
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Our cider was received so well that we decided to expand and make wine and cider on a larger scale. In 1993 we received our New York State Farm winery license and opened to the public. Since that time our growth has been meteoric with the additions of apple and pear picking, a bakery, Doc's cider house, and our new fruit distillation facility. Our apple and pear orchards are the foundation for everything we have done at Warwick Valley Winery. After we purchased the orchard we began to learn about fruit cultivation. Local apple growers and extension agents taught us the basics and contributed to our success. Our first crop was so large we opened to the public for apple picking and people have been coming ever since. Each year we add new varieties and expand the orchard. We are constantly striving to produce the tastiest fruit utilizing the most advanced and environmentally friendly farming practices. Like everything else at Warwick Valley Winery our bakery is top notch. We originally opened the bakery to make apple pies. Our Baker is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and our menu quickly expanded the menu to include breads, pies, quiches, and assorted fruit pastries. The wineries two newest adventures are "Doc's" cider House and the Cider House Still. "Doc's" Cider House is home to our Music series "Uncorked and Unplugged" in the Orchard. In 1996 Warwick Valley Winery had its first musical event on the lawn in front of the winery. We now have free live music every weekend from May to December. "Doc's" cider house is also used for special wine tasting and concerts. Cider House Still is our new fruit distillation facility. In March of 2001 Warwick Valley Winery was honored to received a grant from the State of New York to develop a line of distilled fruit based alcoholic products. This fall our first distilled spirits will be available. Please visit us and share our dreams and adventures.
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