Oak Summit Vineyard, Millbrook NY

"Simply the most outstanding site in The Hudson Valley."

GREAT WINE IS MADE IN THE VINEYARD is an oenological rule first penned by the Latin poet Virgil in 48 BC, and it has not been questioned in over 2000 years. This is why we work hard in our beautiful vineyard to grow only healthy, pure and luscious grapes.

We make only PINOT NOIR, and only great PINOT NOIR. It is 100% PINOT NOIR, Estate Bottled with only grapes from our own vineyard. There are no other grapes allowed in our wine, and we add no artificial colors, flavors, etc. What you get in the bottle is what you see in the vineyard.

In mid-October, when our valley is ablaze with the golds and crimson of Autumn and the evenings are cooled by the Northwest breezes, we set about the harvest.

We hand select our crop at 23.5 Brix, remove the stems, and ferment the must in a cooled, stainless steel tank. Thereafter, we continue the vinification in the finest, traditional Burgundian manner, and age our Pinot Noir in oak barrels from the Troncais region of the Allier Forest.

OAK SUMMIT PINOT NOIR, ESTATE BOTTLED, HUDSON RIVER REGION has amassed over 50 major awards in National and International competitions.

"Costs more than the others, but its well worth the higher price!"

TASTING

A. Bottle Tasting - Buy a sealed bottle ($35) and taste at your leisure
B. The Premium Tour and Tasting - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - includes:

1. A chilled bottle of San Pellegrino water to refresh you, and some Torinese Grissini to cleanse your palate while you enjoy our magnificent view and stone house.
2. A tour of our award-winning, organic vineyard.
3. A taste of a special reserve Chardonnay made from our grapes.
4. A taste of our OAK SUMMIT ESTATE BOTTLED PINOT NOIR.
5. Being seated at a table in our home in the vineyard, and some possibly informative discussion by the Chairman John Bruno and Cellarmaster Nancy Bruno.
6. An all inclusive fee of $35 per person for 1-6 persons. Special fees for larger groups.

SPECIAL EVENTS All special events are by reservation only. Please call for availability.

VINEYARD RENTAL

This most beautiful setting is well suited for weddings, picnics, photo shoots, etc. Visit our website for some views of this remarkable facility. $325 per hour, or $3000 for 7 day wedding package.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

1. Take Taconic State Parkway to "Poughkeepsie, Millbrook, Rt. 44" exit.
2. Go right (East) on Route 44 for about a mile and a half, then stay straight ahead on Rt. 82 (South) for another 2 miles till traffic light south of the village of Millbrook.
3. Go straight (you are now on Rt. 343 East) for about 3/4 mile till County Route 96 on right (Altamont Road).
4. Take that right and go 2 miles till end at T, (Oak Summit Road).
5. Turn left at T onto Oak Summit Road. 200 yards down on left are 2 stone pillars and sign Oak Summit Vineyard.