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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 ( 798 )
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Talking Happy Bitch Wines & The Victory Cup with Steve Roffwarg
Steve Roffwarg hosts a show called Liquid Libations on WPWL - Pawling Public Radio. He asked me to be his guest last Wednesday on his show. Read more
Posted on 29 June 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tucked in Sonoma Mountain is Laurel Glen Vineyard
Tucked away in the Sonoma Mountains are the vineyards of Laurel Glen that were planted by German immigrants at the end of the 19th century. Read more
Posted on 27 June 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Winephabet Street - A is for Albarino
I embarked on a new adventure with Lori Budd of Dracaena Wines two weeks about call Winephabet Street. Think Sesame Street for wine lovers. Our first show was... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Roadtrip: Traveling the Hudson Valley Cabernet Franc Trail
My article below appears in the Spring 2017 of Hudson Valley Wine Magazine. The focus is visiting the Cabernet Franc producers of the Hudson Valley. Cabernet... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Exploring Northeast Spain's First DO Pago Winery - Arinzano
What is a designation Vino de Pago in Spain? This was a first for me hearing about it, so I was really excited to be taking part in the #winestudio program... Read more
Posted on 16 June 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Wine Touring Tips
Since I’m out wine touring I thought it would be appropriate to talk about some wine touring tips. Many people don’t know that I owned a travel agency for 20... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
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
