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Upper Hudson AVA: 36 Wineries, Counties and Grapes

The Upper Hudson AVA is a federally designated American Viticultural Area in New York, established under 27 CFR 9.264. It covers Albany, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga counties and contains 36 licensed wine producers.

Where These Wineries Are

Upper Hudson AVA: 36 Wineries, Counties and Grapes

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.

Before You Go

Tasting rooms change their hours constantly and many small producers are appointment only. Confirm directly with the winery before you travel.

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Where the Upper Hudson AVA Is

Albany

Montgomery

Rensselaer

Saratoga

Schenectady

Schoharie

Washington

Grapes Grown in Upper Hudson

Marquette

Marechal Foch

Cabernet Sauvignon

Pinot Noir

Frontenac

Petite Pearl

Delaware

Niagara

AVAs Inside Upper Hudson

None

Legal Definition

Codified at 27 CFR 9.264.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many wineries are in the Upper Hudson AVA?

36 licensed producers are located in the Upper Hudson AVA.

Where is the Upper Hudson AVA?

It lies in New York, covering Albany, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady counties.

What does the Upper Hudson AVA designation mean?

A wine labelled Upper Hudson must contain at least 85 percent grapes grown inside the AVA boundary, which is defined in 27 CFR 9.264.

Is Upper Hudson part of a larger AVA?

No, Upper Hudson is not nested inside another AVA.

States

New York Wineries

Grapes

Marquette Wineries · Marechal Foch Wineries · Cabernet Sauvignon Wineries · Pinot Noir Wineries · Frontenac Wineries · Petite Pearl Wineries · Delaware Wineries · Niagara Wineries

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.