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Stoutridge Distillery and Winery best known for it's wines and spirits.
Long before farm distilleries became fashionable, Steve Osborn and Kim Wagner were betting on the Hudson Valley’s deep agricultural history. Since founding Stoutridge Vineyard & Distillery in Marlboro in 2006, the pair have transformed a historic winery property into one of New York’s most distinctive producers of estate wines and grape-based spirits.
The journey was anything but simple. Wagner, who came from a management consulting background, and Osborn, a veteran of the wine industry, spent six years navigating federal and state regulations, planting vineyards, restoring the property, and building the business from the ground up.
“We founded the company, we planted the vineyards—everything that is here, we put here,” Wagner says. “The history is completely integral to what Stoutridge is.”
That sense of place informs everything the couple produces. Stoutridge makes wines from Hudson Valley-grown grapes alongside an ambitious lineup of brandies, eaux-de-vie, gin, whiskey, and other small-batch spirits, all distilled on site. Visitors can sample the portfolio through guided tastings while learning about the production process and the history of winemaking and distilling in the Hudson Valley.
Among the standouts is Quartarium Moon, a bottled-in-bond grape brandy aged for four years in French oak that showcases the distillery’s commitment to traditional methods and local fruit. It’s one example of a philosophy that emphasizes craftsmanship over shortcuts and celebrates the agricultural character of the region.
Today, Stoutridge is equal parts working winery, craft distillery, and educational destination. By combining meticulous production with a deep respect for the Hudson Valley’s winemaking heritage, the Marlboro producer has earned a devoted following—and Readers’ Choice first-place honors in the Winery, Tasting Room, and Distillery categories.
This article appears in July 2026.
