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• 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

• Happy Holidays and What the New Year Holds

  

  As the end of 2016 approaches I realize I am incredibly lucky. I have a wonderful family, friends and you. I wouldn't be here today still sharing my... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Holiday Baking with Vina Zaco Wines

  

  It's that time of year where I'm baking away. I have a cookie swap I had to make 7 dozen cookies for and there are the cookies for Christmas and New Year's Eve. Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Rocking the Holidays with Rose

  

  So much to do this time of year. Shopping, cookie swaps, wrapping, entertaining and more, so when I found myself deep in the action of cookie swap there was no... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK