160-acre Sustainable Farm Spans Brandy
Distillery, Restaurant, Private Event Spaces, and Interiors
Designed by Ken Fulk
CLAVERACK, N.Y., July 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Klocke Estate, a 160-acre
sustainable farm, brandy distillery, and restaurant nestled in the
heart of the Hudson Valley, opens its doors today. Inspired by the
belief that brandy can best be understood and appreciated by
experiencing it from soil-to-glass in a luxurious environment,
Klocke Estate offers a transportive experience for guests - one
that provides a rich sense of place, a deep connection to the land
and a commitment to the centuries-old craft of fine brandy.
Klocke Estate invites visitors to experience the beauty of the
Hudson Valley, the bounty of local agriculture, and the tradition
of brandy-making. Klocke Estate has created a beautiful environment
where guests can enjoy luxurious dining, learn about brandy and
vermouth, and take in magnificent views of the Catskill Mountains,
the Hudson Valley, and the Estate's vineyards and apple
orchards.
"The ways we grow our apples and grapes, care for our land,
distill and age our spirits, and apply our craft create a cycle of
enrichment, sustainability, respect, and quality," said
John Frishkopf, Founder and CEO. "It
is my hope that Klocke Estate will not only define a new category
of American Brandy in the Hudson Valley but that we will create an
experiential destination and a legacy of excellence to transcend
generations, positioning Klocke as a leader in the world of
extraordinary spirits and elevated hospitality."
The Estate and Distillery
As an estate-made
brandy, Klocke Estate begins with a sustainable and organic
approach to the land. Of Klocke Estate's 160 acres, 60 have been
carefully cultivated using regenerative farming methods. Klocke
Estate promotes biodiversity by planting beneficial plants that
provide pollinator habitats and create a balanced ecosystem of
flora and fauna.
Klocke Estate will offer limited releases of unaged brandy but
is primarily maturing its eau de vie in French Limousin oak barrels
with an eye towards the future – brandy that will be bottled and
released as it matures over time. The aroma, taste, and finish will
have finesse and complexity, the depth and flavors evoking the
finest brandies but manifesting the local terroir and an American
style. Klocke has also developed a red and white vermouth for its
launch, available exclusively at the distillery until broader
distribution begins.
The Restaurant
To express the artistry of
brandy and Klocke Estate's passion for its community, the Hudson
Valley, and New York State, Klocke
has constructed a magnificent hospitality venue. Created by
legendary designer Ken Fulk, the
welcoming interiors contain a full bar, lounge, dining room, and
bar seating area adjacent to the distillery. The second floor
rivals the first with exquisite private dining and entertaining
rooms, featuring their own bar and cook's kitchen, view of the
hand-hammered copper alembic Charentais still from France, and floor-to-ceiling windows offering
expansive views of the estate, Hudson Valley, and Catskills.
Kristine Danks, Klocke's General
Manager of Hospitality, is excited to see the vision behind Klocke
Estate come to life. With deep experience in New York City restaurants and bars, Kristine
has assembled a team of top mixologists, beverage experts, servers,
and emerging chef Becky Kempter.
"We are thrilled to offer an elevated dining experience without
an air of pretense," said Danks. "Together with Klocke Estate's
founder, we have developed an exceptional and wide-ranging brandy
program, spanning a variety of fruits, aging, and geographies,
including France, Spain, and the U.S."
Klocke Estate is starting its pilot program of tours on
Saturday, August 3rd. Initially,
tours will be led by Klocke's founders and company leaders,
including special tastings. Tours will be offered on Saturday and
Sunday afternoons at 1 pm and
3 pm. Limited to 8 people, Klocke's
"Estate and Distillery Tour" will cover Klocke's history,
agriculture, brandy, vermouth, and eau-de-vie-making
processes.
To be part of the journey at Klocke Estate, follow @KlockeEstate
on Instagram. Restaurant reservations can be made on Resy.
About Klocke Estate:
Located on 160 acres in
Claverack, NY (a 10-minute drive
from Hudson), Klocke Estate offers an immersive distillery
experience coupled with exceptional earth-to-glass brandy and
terroir-driven menu offerings. Led by a team of entrepreneurs,
farmers, and craft beverage leaders, Klocke Estate is creating a
luxury American brandy honoring Cognac and Calvados while remaining
authentic to its locale. Klocke Estate transformed what was once a
local, abandoned farm into new vineyards and apple orchards,
applying principles of regenerative agriculture and
land stewardship.
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