Millbrook Winery Revives Popular “Vine to Wine” Boot Camp for Milestone 40th Year

Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, the Hudson Valley’s flagship winery, is once again inviting wine lovers to roll up their sleeves and experience the winemaking process firsthand with its exclusive “Vine to Wine” Boot Camp. This immersive, eight-part series runs from April through October, offering participants a rare opportunity to work directly with the vineyard’s renowned winemaking team.
 
Led by Ian Bearup, Millbrook’s head winemaker and vice president of winemaking and vineyard operations, boot camp participants will be assigned grapevines on the winery’s celebrated Lollipop Hill. Through hands-on experiences—from pruning and harvesting to fermentation and bottling—participants will gain a deeper understanding of the craftsmanship behind Millbrook’s award-winning wines.
 
Returning by popular demand and in celebration of its 40-year anniversary, this program provides a behind-the-scenes experience like no other, allowing wine enthusiasts to become part of the winemaking journey.
 
Registrations are accepted now through April 7. To secure a spot in the program or with questions visit https://www.millbrookwine.com/bootcamp/, email SHudson@millwine.com or call 845.677.8383 ext. 17.
 
About Millbrook Winery
Established in 1982 on a former dairy farm in New York's Hudson River Valley, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery produces a range of high-quality wines. Guests are welcome for daily tastings in the restored Dutch barn, and guided tours are offered on weekends. Millbrook Vineyards & Winery was the first vineyard in the Hudson River Region of New York State dedicated exclusively to the production of vinifera grapes. Founded on principles of innovation and experimentation, today, it produces between 13-15,000 cases of wine annually. The 30 acres of vines include plantings of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Tocai Friulano, Riesling, Grüner Veltliner, Gamay Noir, and Traminette. In addition to consistently earning top ratings on Trip Advisor and Google, the winery is regularly recognized by publications such as Wine Spectator, The New York Times, and Bon Appetit Magazine.
 
Guests can visit the winery year-round. It is open daily from 12 pm to 5 pm. For more information, visit MillbrookWine.com or connect with the winery on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
 
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Editor’s Note: Millbrook Winery’s 2025 Wine to Vine Bootcamp Flyer is linked here. General photos of Millbrook Winery are linked here.