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• 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

• Oregon Wine: It's Not All Pinot Noir

  

  When you first hear Oregon you think about Pinot Noir. I know I do, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. That was until I spent 3 weeks with Craig Camp and... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 2016 Holiday Gift Guide - Books and More for the Wine Lover

  

  Not sure what to get your wine loving friend for the Holidays, You are in the right place. All year long I'm out and about, reading, tasting and visiting.This... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Italy's Abruzzo Region Pecorino: Casal Thaulero

  

  If you like Pinot Grigio I can guarantee you will like Pecorino. We are not talking about the cheese, we are talking about a grape. Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Hidden White Wine of Armagnac

  

  The Armagnac region of Gascony, France is located in southwest France. Armagnac is known to produce the oldest brandy distilled in France. Quite hidden is a... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• For the LOVE of Cabernet Franc - Celebrate Cab Franc Day December 4

  

  Cabernet Franc is a very under appreciated grape and it happens to be one of my favorites. Now there is a day to celebrate the grape, December 4.Cabernet Franc... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Thanksgiving Wine Picks

  

  It's that time of year again, the beginning of a month of entertaining. It all starts with Thanksgiving and the turkey dinner. Some people stress over the food... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Gardens of Two Hands Wine

  

  The "Garden" Series from Two Hands Wine is from six of the Shiraz producing regions of Australia. In Australia, especially in the areas where there are German... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Meet Matt Spaccarelli of Fjord Vineyards & Benmarl Winery

  

  Many people know Matt Spaccarelli as the winemaker at Benmarl Winery in Marlboro, New York. What you may not know that he and his partner Casey started Fjord... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Around the World with Codorniu Raventos Selections

  

  I had the wonderful opportunity to attend a seminar in New York City featuring the winemakers of the Codorniu Raventos brands: Bruno Colomer of Codorniu, Diego... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Rating the Barrel with Two Hands

  

  In our continued discussion with Ben from Two Hands Wine we learn not all grapes are grown equally. There can be many reasons. Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Book Review: A Perfect Score

  

  I was thrilled when I got asked to review A Perfect Score: The Art, Soul, and Business of a 21st Century Winery. This book is the story of Craig and Kathryn Hal... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK