Brotherhood Winery to new state Historic Business Preservation Registry

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WASHINGTONVILLE – Brotherhood Winery in the Village of Washingtonville was honored on Tuesday by being inducted into the newly created State Historic Business Preservation Registry.

State Senator James Skoufis (D, Cornwall), who nominated the historic business, made the announcement at the facility.

Known as America’s Oldest Winery, Skoufis said it has almost 200 years of history.

“It can’t be overstated just how impressive their longevity is with continuous operation for nearly two centuries. It continues to produce the highest quality wines with local, state and global influences all while experiencing world wars, industrialization, pandemics, Prohibition, a fire and more,” he said.

 Drawing its origins to 1839, when local cobbler John Jacques released his first commercial vintage under the moniker “Blooming Grove Winery,” Brotherhood has remained in continuous operation for 183 years and is considered the oldest winery in the United States. Though initially produced for sacramental use, Jacques’ wine quickly developed a reputation for purity, being described as “free of alcoholic adulterations.” Brotherhood is recognized on the New York and National Registers of Historic Places.




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