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Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
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Taking the intimidation out of wine. We cover wine reviews, food pairings and wine regions
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Stoutridge Winery to Open Distillery
I stopped in an saw Steve and Kim over at Stoutridge Winery and checked out their new distilling operation. Steve is one of the most enthusiastic and... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Millbrook Vineyard & Winery's John Graziano Wins "Grower Award"
I am so lucky to be involved with the Hudson Valley wine industry. It’s moments like this that I feel so fortunate, and it’s when I’m honoring someone that it... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Living the American Dream: Ordaz Family Wines
People immigrate to the United States to “live the American Dream,” I know that is what my grandfather did immigrating from Hungary in the 1920’s and that is... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
What the California Rains Mean to the Vineyards
This has been a challenging winter in California. It seems it’s either feast of famine when it comes to rain. I’ve been visiting California yearly for 37 years... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
"Tapping The Hudson Valley" Cover Revealed and Pre-Order Opportunity
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I am so excited right now to share with you not only... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Vino 2017 & The Wines of Domini Veneti
The beginning of February I had to opportunity to attend VINO 2017 in New York City. It was a trade tasting of over 600 wines from Italy. Read more
Posted on 24 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Bringing Back Merlot
I can’t remember the last time I drank a Merlot can you? Maybe you have, but it’s been a while since I drank one and I don’t know why. Its been so long that... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Super Bowl Isn't All About Beer & Pizza
When I think of football I admit, I think of beer. When I was planning my Super Bowl menu this year I really hadn’t thought of the beverages, I was thinking... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Celebrate Love on Valentine's Day with Anna
Valentine’s Day, a day of love, flowers, chocolate and bubbles. Such thought goes into this day whether you are proposing, celebrating your relationship or... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The Truth About Prosecco Superiore
Prosecco is probably the most popular sparkling wine these days and it’s been around for centuries. What is Prosecco Superiore and what makes it different.... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tips on River Cruising Down the Rhine & Mosel
Some of you may know, I owned a travel agency for 20 years so I feel it’s important to talk about traveling to these beautiful wine regions I write about.... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Traveling Down the Mosel: Weingut Max Ferd. Richter
In keeping with the theme we are traveling down the picturesque Mosel and the next stop is Weingut Max Ferd. Richter Winery. Germany is full of so much... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The Naked Rieslings of Karthauserhof
This month it’s all about German Riesling. Honestly, I haven’t had a lot of German Riesling. When I think Riesling I think of the racy acidity of the Finger... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The Other Side of Bordeaux
Bordeaux wine, you think of the Bordeaux 5, a blend consisting of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot with the Cabernet Sauvigno... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Italian Wine Classification – What Does It Mean?
When you are in the store purchase wine from Italy you see labels with DOCG, DOC, IGT and Vino de Tavola, what does it all mean? It’s the Italian wine... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Hudson Valley Soil & The Vines
Back in the Fall I strolled down the vineyards at Whitecliff with Michael Migliore and we chatted about dirt. Really, the type of soil found at his vineyard,... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A Bootleggers Moonshine
Get a taste of what it was like being a bootlegger during prohibition with a visit to Dutch’s Spirits in Pine Plains, New York.Dutch Schultz was born Arthur... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The Elegance of Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé
Laurent-Perrier is a Champagne House located in Champagne, France founded in 1812 by André-Michael Pierlot. He was a négociant in the region and settled in the... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Fall in Love with Sardinia Wines
Sardinia or Sardegna as the locals spell it, is an island off the coast of Italy. Surrounded by the Mediterranean See. Their wines not only have influence from... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Little Black Dress - All Grown Up
What do you say to someone who is all grown up? That is what my thoughts were when I received 2 bottles of Little Black Dress to taste. My baby is all grown up... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2017 DRINK