“Wine had such ill effects on Noah’s health that it
was all he could do to live 950 years. Show me a total abstainer that ever
lived that long.” -
Will
Rogers
Our story...
What do a fighter pilot, a restaurateur, a budding politician and an environmental chemist have in common?
Answer: Passion for wine.
In a past life, these were our professions and we conducted them all over the world. But one passion and one place brought us together.
So you've heard what unified us, what about the place, where?
Answer: Clermont, NY
Clermont, NY, is the location of the Tousey farm. Being in the Tousey family for generations it has evolved several times over the years from growing apples to small fruits and beekeeping. From there, it wasn't a stretch of the imagination to go a little further - strive towards our passion - and plant a small vineyard and start the production of wine.
The current climate helped too. New York state's reputation for producing top quality wines was growing in stature. Leaving us with all the key ingredients. Put it together...
Answer: Passion for wine + Clermont, NY = Tousey Winery
Our goal is to produce wines that we would like to drink ourselves. Wines that are enjoyed with food just as much as friends.
Both the winery and the tasting room are situated within the Blue Roof building (on the Tousey farm), formerly the old Cider Mill.
Check out our opening times under the Tasting Room page and come and join us for a glass or two!
But if you can't make it to our wonderful tasting room, you will also find us at Kingston (every Saturday) and Rhinebeck Farmers' Markets (every Sunday)
We look forward to seeing you....Cheers!
From all at Tousey Winery...
