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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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Becoming a Fan of Jumilla
Photo Credit: Golden Visas in SpainIf you haven’t tasted wines from the Jumilla region of Spain, you must. You will become a fan instantly! Trust me! Read more
Posted on 27 October 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
7 Facts About Madeira
I got invited to a Madeira wine tasting a few weeks ago. Madeira? I realized I didn’t know much about this type of wine. I went to the tasting and attended the... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Get To Know El Dorado Wine Country
Located 35 miles from Sacramento, California, lies the El Dorado AVA. Designated in 1983 it covers most of El Dorado County with beautiful views of the Sierra... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Fall into Autumn with Feudi Di San Gregorio White Wines
Are you like me and tend to drink more white wines during the summer? There is no reason not to uncork white wines just because the weather gets cooler. Read more
Posted on 29 September 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery Wins Winery of the Year
This year the Hudson Valley Wine, Spirits Cider competition was held Saturday, September 10th, at the Hudson Valley Wine Festival located at the Dutchess... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Delaware Grape with Abby Wilkens (Stamp) of Lakewood Vineyards
The Delaware grape is an American hybrid. While its dark purplish skin would make you think it produces red wine, it’s typically used in the production of... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Carignan - Beauty in a Glass
Last month on Winephabet Street we explored the Carignan grape with Tana Cole, Winemaker at Jessie’s Grove Winery in Lodi, California. We were also joined by th... Read more
Posted on 04 August 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Happy 40 Years Cline Family Cellars
In 1982 Fred Cline founded Cline Family Cellars in Oakley, California (Contra Costa County). On the property, they had 100-year-old vines of Mourvedre, Carignan... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Summer Loving Bordeaux Blanc
We are into the dog days of summer and there is nothing like a great white to relax and cool off with. I know when you think of Bordeaux you think red wine,... Read more
Posted on 15 July 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Summer Shades of Rose
Happy Summer! We are now into the full throttle of summer and as some would say Rose season. How do you choose a Rose wine? Rose wines come in all colors from... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Federalist Cabernet Sauvignon Paired with Westholme Wagu Filet of Ribeye from...
It’s not every day you get to eat a piece of Wagyu steak. Wagu is the best type of cattle there is and they originated in Japan. Read more
Posted on 23 June 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The Faces of Hudson Valley Cabernet Franc
Do you ever wonder what is behind a bottle of wine? You have the label and the wine, but how about the face?Last month I attended the Hudson Valley Cabernet... Read more
Posted on 16 June 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
All About Baco Noir with Carlo DeVito
Are you familiar with Baco Noir. It’s a French-American hybrid grape but don’t let that scare you. It makes a really nice red wine with aging potential. Think o... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Grill That Pizza and Pair It With Cecchi
Summer is upon us and the grills are firing up and the company is coming over. Whether you are grilling a steak, pizza or chicken, I have 2 wines that will... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Wines and Regions of Catalonia, Spain
I recently attended a masterclass in Wines of Catalonia. I am going to share with you what I learned and some of the wines I tasted. I warn you, it’s a long pos... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Interview with Dana Spaulding of Wander & Ivy
I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Dana Spaulding the Founder of Wander + Ivy. Wander + Ivy are classy single-serving wine bottles. Read more
Posted on 12 May 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
4 Rose Wines to Taste in Marlboro, New York
I recently attended a Rose Garden Party hosted by Nostrano Vineyards in Marlboro, New York. Marlboro is a small hamlet in Ulster County that is home to about 6... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Kiss the Ground and Wash It Down with Veramonte Wines - Happy Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! Today, we celebrate Earth and all the wonderful things the earth gives us. But, we take a lot from it. Do we ever think about giving back to... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Brachetto - Spring Sweetness and Bubbles
It’s Spring, and this bottle of Acquesi Brachetto says it all. Just looking at the beautiful design of the bottle makes me smile and think of warm weather and... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Areni: A Dark & Mysterious Grape
Areni is a grape that is grown in Armenia and for our first episode of Winephabet Street we got a double-A.Winephabet Street is a monthly series where Lori... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK