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Demarest Hill Winery & Distillery
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As a young man, Francesco Ciummo tended the family vineyards in Molise, Italy, learning the intricate skill of wine making from his father. He toiled long and hard in these humble surroundings, and he set out to build his dream. After tears of backbreaking labor in countries all over the world, Francesco finally settled in America. Here he used his hard-earned money to purchase a large tract of land in Warwick, New York, where his vision began to take shape.
Francesco carefully selected and assembled the equipment that would allow him to demonstrate his wine making expertise. At first he only made a few barrels of wine, but as the years went by, his production began to increase. He continued to perfect his winery's quality, and in 1994, the first varietal, as well as blended wines were created: Chardonnay, Zinfandel, and Chenin Blanc. Francesco was now ready to share his creation with the world.
Approval from the State of New York soon followed, and the winery increased production to 400 cases of varietal and blended wines. Now, Francesco has expanded his vineyard on a sun-drenched hillside, due to the ever-increasing demand for Demarest Hill wines. When asked why he makes wine, Francesco responds: "It's the people. When they take a sip of my wine and smile, that's my reward. If they didn't smile, I don't think I would make wine anymore."
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Directions
Directions Fron New York City: Take the I-495 WEST/LINCOLN TUNNEL (at W 39TH ST.) ramp towards NEW JERSEY/NEWARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. Merge onto I-495 W. Take the I-95/N.J. TURNPIKE NORTH exit towards (US-46).
Merge onto I-95 N (Portions toll). I-95 N becomes I-80 W. Take the RT-17 NORTH exit, exit number 64A, towards ROCHELLE PK(RT-4)/PARAMUS. Merge onto NJ-17 N.
Take the I-87 NORTH/NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY NORTH ramp towards ALBANY/(RT-17 NORTH).
Merge onto NEW YORK STATE TRWY (Portions toll) Take the US-6/RT-17 exit, exit number 16, towards HARRIMAN. Merge onto US-6 W.
Take the GREYCOURT RD exit, exit number 127, towards SUGAR LOAF/WARWICK. Merge onto LEIGH AVE. LEIGH AVE becomes KINGS HWY. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto NY-17A. Turn LEFT onto GRAND ST. GRAND ST becomes PINE ISLAND TURNPIKE. Directions from Patterson, NJ (points west): Take NJ-208 N. Take the I-287 NORTH exit, exit number 59, towards MAHWAH(I-87 N)/N.Y. THRUWAY. Merge onto I-287 N. Take the I-87 NORTH/NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY NORTH exit on the left towards ALBANY/(RT-17 NORTH). Merge onto NEW YORK STATE TRWY (Portions toll). Take the US-6/RT-17 exit, exit number 16, towards HARRIMAN.
Merge onto US-6 W. Take the GREYCOURT RD exit, exit number 127, towards SUGAR LOAF/WARWICK. Merge onto LEIGH AVE. LEIGH AVE becomes KINGS HWY. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto NY-17A. Turn LEFT onto GRAND ST.
GRAND ST becomes PINE ISLAND TURNPIKE.
Directions from New England (points east):
Take I-95 S (Portions toll). Take the I-287 WEST exit, exit number 21, towards WHITE PLAINS/TAPPAN ZEE BR.
Merge onto I-287 W. Merge onto I-287 W. Take the I-287/I-87 exit towards ALBANY/TAPPAN ZEE BR. Merrge onto I-287 W (Portions toll).
I-287 W becomes NEW YORK STATE TRWY (Portions toll). Take the US-6/RT-17 exit, exit number 16, towards HARRIMAN. Merge onto US-6 W. Take the GREYCOURT RD exit, exit number 127, towards SUGAR LOAF/WARWICK.
Merge onto LEIGH AVE.
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Chenin Blanc
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Cherry Wine
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Red Bouchet
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Red Classico
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Red Zinfandel
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Rose Cabernet Sweet
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Ruby Red
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Strawberry Wine
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Victoria Merlot
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Warwick Black Pearl
The prize of our vineyard. Winner of the NY State Fair Award. Incredibly rich and full bodied. The absolute best seller at the winery.
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Warwick Red Deer
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White Gold
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White Zinfandel
Ours is a very well balanced wine with fresh fruity overtones.
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