Hard Apple Cider & Spring Orchard Season

Shawangunk Wine Trail
March 8, 2026

Shawangunk Wine Trail Hard Apple Cider

Spring is especially meaningful for the Hudson Valley’s orchard-based producers.
Several members of the Shawangunk Wine Trail craft hard cider using locally grown apples!
Angry Orchard, Applewood Winery, Warwick Valley Winery, and Quartz Rock Vineyard offer:

• Dry and semi-dry styles
• Bright, refreshing seasonal pours
• Unique blends and small-batch releases

For those looking for a crisp, lighter option, hard cider is a perfect complement to springtime visits.

Plan a Perfect Spring Day on the Shawangunk Wine Trail

Morning: Start at a winery with scenic vineyard views
Midday: Visit a cider producer
Afternoon: Explore a distillery or second winery
Evening: Stay for sunset or head into a nearby town

Keep it to 2–3 stops to fully enjoy each experience.
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