QUARTZ ROCK VINEYARD & BEDROCK CIDERY

Established 2004; New Ownership 2020; New Name 2022

QUARTZ ROCK VINEYARD produces high-quality estate wine and serves it in a beautiful, welcoming environment, high on a mountain with spectacular panoramic views of the Hudson Valley from every table. One hundred percent of the fruit used in Quartz Rock wines is grown onsite, and the property is also now the home of Bedrock Cidery!

The vineyards and orchards at Quartz Rock are steeped in agriculture dating back to the 1700s. The rocky terrain on the mountain began its transformation to fruit farming in the 1970s under the previous owners, the Glories. Now, the Heavens are continuing the transformation by focusing on growing fruit that results in high-quality wines and ciders. They continue to replant and prepare new sections of the farm to focus on vinifera and traditional cider apples and pears.

Quartz Rock Vineyard’s mission is to perform all of their work with kindness and respect for the land, their team and communities, and each other. They give customers the opportunity to enjoy the fruits of the land while basking in its beauty. The vibe at Quartz Rock is easy-going and friendly, but the team is hard working and knowledgeable without being pretentious.

To complement the wine and cider, a visit can include live music, a variety of pop-up food options, classes and shows, including fire dance performances, a world-record sword balancing act, poetry workshops, stand-up comedy, and wine tasting and pairing classes.

Doing good in the world – close to home and further afoot – is also the foundation of Quartz Rock Vineyard’s identity. They host fundraisers and awareness events for LGBTQ+ school-aged kids and teens, world poverty and hunger, mental and physical healthcare and housing for US Military Veterans, postpartum support and maternal health, the 9/11 families fund, assistance for victims and survivors of domestic violence, have donated thousands of pounds of fruit to food pantries within Ulster, Orange, and Westchester counties, and are involved with numerous other charitable and advocacy organizations.

Meet The Owners

DAN HEAVENS AND JACQUI FERRARI HEAVENS

Quartz Rock (and now Bedrock!) is known for its award-winning estate grown wines and hard ciders. There is a long and rich history of growing fruit in the Hudson Valley and Dan and Jacqui are proud to play a small part in its history.

The couple has focused on growing more vinifera grapes (more to come on this over the next few years!) as well as traditional French, English, and Spanish apple varieties to be used in their estate ciders. 2023 will be an exciting year as the new cider varieties will produce a small crop to enjoy the following year.

“There is a growing community of excellent fruit growers in the Hudson Valley and we are lucky to be a part of this. There are so many exciting projects across the Valley and we can’t wait to see how they develop over the years!” says Dan.

Savor This

WHITE 2022 ESTATE SEMI-DRY RIESLING

2022 ESTATE SEYVAL BLANC

2022 ESTATE VALVIN MUSCAT CHARDONNAY FIELD BLEND

2022 ESTATE UNOAKED CHARDONNAY

RED

2020 ESTATE CABERNET FRANC

2021 ESTATE MARQUETTE

2021 ESTATE UNOAKED NOIRET

DESSERT

2021 ESTATE CABERNET FRANC ICED WINE

2021 ESTATE CHAMBOURCIN

VIDAL BLANC ICED WINE

2021 ESTATE BLACK CURRANT WINE

CIDER

2021 GOLDEN GRANNY SEMI-DRY

Guided Tasting Experiences! To give you a welcoming, knowledgeable experience with a personal connection, Quartz Rock Vineyard exclusively serves guided tastings instead of flights. Your wine associate will guide you through a tasting by individually pouring and discussing each of the wines with you, and will be there to answer any of your questions.