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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
LATEST ARTICLES ( 792 )
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Burgundy Bound
Picture courtesy of Chateau des RontetsAs you read this I am heading to Burgundy, France for a week of frolicking in the vineyards. I am really looking forward... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Blind Wine Tasting with Achaval-Ferrer
During Winestudio in May we had a blind tasting. #Winestudio is an educational program I participate in via twitter 9pm on Tuesday evenings. Read more
Posted on 06 June 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Learn the Winephabet with Me
Insert Sesame Street music..(You don't want me singing!) Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street…for wine lovers! Read more
Posted on 01 June 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Memorial Day Graduation Party Wines
Memorial Day - the weekend we all wait for in the winter as it signals the beginning of the summer season. This Memorial Day will be a busy one. Read more
Posted on 23 May 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
On the Radio with Marie & Ed
I am very lucky to say that sometimes it pays to have dual residency. I split my time between the Hudson Valley and Cape May, NJ. I met Marie and Ed at a... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
It's Not All About Malbec: The Two Cabs Or Achaval-Ferrer
When I think if wines from Argentina I automatically think Malbec as probably you do. Today, Argentina produces more than Malbec, like Cabernet Sauvignon and... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
I Could Have Been In Ribera Del Duero with Jose Moro.....
But instead I was stuck in New York City grid lock for 4 hours after having lunch with Jose just to go 2 miles to the Holland Tunnel. Total time to get home... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
I Want to Thank Everyone Who Came out for My Book Launch ...
I want to thank everyone who came out for my book launch this past weekend. You all made it a success! Thank you Lydia at Dutch's Spirits for hosting the... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The Indigenous Grapes of Anatolia
You are probably wondering, where is Anatolia? Anatolia is referred to as the western part of Asian. We know it as modern day Turkey. It is said that Anatolia i... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
It's Book Release Week!
I can’t believe the day has finally come. I never thought I would be a published author. There is going to be a lot going on this week. Read more
Posted on 25 April 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Celebrate World Malbec Day with Achaval-Ferrer
Today is World Malbec Day and to celebrate I think we should all grab a bottle of 2015 Achaval-Ferrer Malbec. Honestly I’ve never met a Mablbec that moved me... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Napa by Appointment: Ehlers Estate
My first experience with Ehlers Estate was with their Rose during #winestudio Rose education and I was hooked. I ended up ordering additional bottles of the Ros... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
In Search of New York Merlot
All the Merlot’s I tasted happen to be from wineries in Long Island. Long Island is a prime growing area for Merlot and they have an organization Long Island... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Celebrating with Cesari
I dropped the ball on this. I received this wine as a sample back in July and never had the opportunity to open the wine. I feel it’s important, not just to... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Wine Review: Pizza and Chionetti
“This wine is made for food”, the first words out of Paul’s mouth with a piece of prosciutto and a sip of the 2013 Chionetti San Luigi Dogliani DOCG. The... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Napa by Appointment: Bell Wine Cellars
I recently spent a few days in Napa before heading to the bay area for a party. Every stop we made was pre-arrange by appointment. This is a wonderful way to... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Handprints from the Vineyard
My UPS driver brings me many boxes with wine in it, but this box was different! It was from The Meeker Vineyard for the next #winestudio program and I opened... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
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
