Frequently Asked Questions

Below you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions, as well as our policies.

Hours

Tasting Room (Tastings & Bottle Sales)
Open 361 days a year | 11 AM – 6 PM

Café Hours
Wednesday–Friday | 12 PM – 5 PM
Saturday–Sunday   | 11 AM – 5 PM

Live Music
Most Weekends |  2 PM – 5 PM
Fall Weekends | 1 PM – 5 PM
Festivals |  12 PM – 5 PM

Orchard
Mid-August to Mid-November • Daily | 11 AM – 5 PM

Outside Food, Beverages & Coolers

Outside food, beverages, and coolers are prohibited.

Pets

We do not allow pets on the premises. 

Tastings

No Reservations. If you are arriving with a group larger than 15 people, please call ahead 845.258.4858.

Guided Tasting Menu:

  • Warwick Valley Wine: 5 wines + wine glass |  $10
  • Doc’s Cider: 6 ciders + pint glass | $8
  • Spirits: 4 spirits + rocks glass | $12
  • Warwick Trio: Warwick Valley Wine, Doc’s Ciders and Spirits Tasting. | $25

Food

Food may be ordered in person at the café or grill (open seasonally), or via our websites:

To best accommodate our guests on-site, online ordering may be disabled.

Note: Our farm-to-table food is made to order.

Music

We have live music every weekend all year round from 2 pm – 5 pm. Please visit our Music & Events page for the music schedule, or visit our social media pages.

Paid admission is ONLY required during apple season ($10/per car in September & October) and for festivals (ticket prices vary).

Wi-Fi

Guest Wi-Fi: WVWguest
Password: buymorewine

Transportation

Drink responsibly & establish a designated driver. Children and dogs walk regularly on the street, so please travel slowly down our narrow road.

If you choose to take a taxi, Uber, or Lyft, please understand that it may be difficult to find a driver to take you home. We recommend coordinating your ride home before arriving on the farm.

Smoking

Smoking is permitted in the parking lot, only.

Kids

Well-behaved and supervised children are welcome at the winery. We do not have a playground, petting zoo, or kid-specific activities, but children tend to enjoy their day on our farm.

Reservations

We do not accept reservations. If all of the tables are taken, you may wait for the next available table. You are also welcome to bring your own blankets/chairs to enjoy food and drinks on the lawn.

Cash

We encourage you to bring cash with you to our farm, as some bars are cash only.

Tours

We offer tours of Black Dirt Distillery. To make a reservation, please call 845.258.4858.

Private Parties

If you are interested in booking a private party, please email events@docshardcider.com.

Please note: We do not book private parties in September or October, and we no longer host weddings on our property.

Grounds

  • Outside food, beverages, and coolers are prohibited.
  • You are welcome to bring blankets or chairs, but no outside food/drinks.
  • Steer clear of “employees only,” “no visitors,” fenced-off areas, the pond, chickens, and horses.
  • Wear appropriate footwear & watch your step.
  • Bees and wasps are present, so please take appropriate precautions.
  • Drive less 3mph in parking lots and on farm roads.
  • Be mindful of the cars and tractors.
  • Watch your children at all times.
    • No climbing trees, no throwing apples, no touching the animals, or dismantling walls.
  • We have a zero-tolerance policy for stealing (this includes apples).
    • We have surveillance cameras throughout the farm. Sadly, we are forced to call the police on thieves regularly.

Discounts

We offer case discounts, but they must be redeemed in the tasting room store.

Apple Picking

Pick Your Own Apple Season
Late August – Mid-November
Daily | 11am to 5pm

How it works:
1. Purchase a ½ bushel apple bag in the tasting room or at the outdoor apple stand.
    – Price: $40
    – Each bag holds approximately 20–25 lbs of apples.
    – Includes a complimentary tractor ride for up to 4 people per bag
       Note: Tractor rides are offered on Saturdays and Sundays only.
2. You may walk or take the tractor ride to the orchard. Only customers with apple-picking bags are allowed in the orchard.
3. To pick an apple, twist gently and pull — if it’s ripe, it will come off easily.
4. Taste & Enjoy!

Pro Tips

  • Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date on seasonal product availability, discounts, festivals, musical performances, menu updates, apple availability, etc.
  • We are open year-round. September 12th – October 20th is the busiest time of the year. If you want to come apple picking on a quiet day, come on a weekday, or early in September or late in October.
  • Arrive at 11 am to ensure a minimal wait, and may secure a table.
  • Do your wine tasting first to determine what you want to drink for the day
  • Order your lunch immediately after doing your wine tasting,
  • Bring cash.
  • Wear comfortable shoes and sunblock.
  • Buy your wine by the case for maximum discounts.
  • Secure transportation to and from the winery before coming. Establish a designated driver.