WASHINGTONVILLE, New York -- Long before New York became known for world-class wine regions and vineyard tourism, one small winery in the Hudson Valley was already making history.

Founded in 1839, Brotherhood Winery has survived wars, economic downturns, Prohibition, fire, changing tastes, and nearly two centuries of American history - earning its place as the nation's oldest continuously operating winery.

"We're in the original cellars of the winery right now," tour guide John Wolek explained while walking through the underground stone passageways carved by hand nearly 200 years ago.