A Millbrook native, John Dyson developed an appreciation for wine while attending Cornell's College of Agriculture. Never keen on beer, he purchased a jug of wine to impress a date. Soon after, he enrolled in a wine course at Cornell's famed Hotel School, and his lifelong passion for wine was born.
In 1982, after some successful plantings of vinifera grapes on his father's farm, Dyson purchased the 130-acre Wing Dairy Farm. He, in partnership with his brother-in-law David Bova, co-founded Millbrook Vineyards & Winery. In 1983, the first plantings were rooted at the site. The gravelly soil on the southwest facing slopes proved excellent for viticulture.
In 1982, after some successful plantings of vinifera grapes on his father's farm, Dyson purchased the 130-acre Wing Dairy Farm. He, in partnership with his brother-in-law David Bova, co-founded Millbrook Vineyards & Winery. In 1983, the first plantings were rooted at the site. The gravelly soil on the southwest facing slopes proved excellent for viticulture.
Services
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Millbrook Winery is currently not offering tours of the facility. Due to the pandemic, it is not safe for groups of people to be in our production areas. You are welcome to walk around the vineyard and peruse the educational signage around the vineyards. We have outdoor seating available on a first come first served basis.
Visit
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Tastings will begin every hour for guests with reservations and walk-ins will be served on a first come first serve basis every half hour. The outdoor wine tastings are under a large tent over looking the small lakes and Lollipop Hill Vineyard Block. Each group is assigned a socially distanced tasting bar.
The Vineyard Taproom & Terrace
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We always have a great variety of Millbrook Wines by the bottle available in our Taproom. Your by the bottle choices include: Hunt Country White, Tocai Friulano, Dry Riesling, Unoaked Chardonnay, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and PSR Cabernet Franc. We have several plated cheese options available in our Taproom.
Picnics
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The winery is open daily, 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. for retail sales, picnics and wine tastings. No Reservation needed. We have socially distant picnic tables available for use, on a first come first served basis and you are also welcome to bring your own lawn chairs/blankets to enjoy the property. Guests can also bring their own picnic with them to the winery and enjoy it in the picnic areas.
Private Labels
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It's never been easier or more affordable to personalize your own wine labels on our award winning wines. Millbrook wines are always great for gift giving, but they can be even more meaningful and memorable with a special message from you. Custom labels are great for birthdays, weddings, holidays or any special occasion.
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