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• 5 Facts Everyone Should Know About Umbria's Sagrantino Grape

  

  *This tasting and seminar took place just hours before the earthquake. My thoughts go out to the people of Umbria and LeMarch. Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Understanding Harvest with Monica Pennings from Christopher Jacobs Winery at...

  

  This is the last in my series of "What harvest means to you." As now we are in the beginnings of the 2016 harvest. Long days and hard work for the next 6 or so... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• What I Learned on the First "National Prosecco Day"

  

  Yes there is a day to celebrate everything! On Saturday, August 13 we celebrated Prosecco with the first National Prosecco Day. I thought it was fitting to... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• HELP! Suggest a Book Title

  

  Help! I need a book title.Many of you know I've been working on a book and the title was going to be "Hudson Valley Uncorked!". Well, the publisher who... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Hudson Valley Harvest - Celebration of Grapes, Hops and More

  Here is the latest article I wrote for Hudson Valley Wine Magazine all about the Harvest in the Hudson Valley.Hudson Valley Harvest by Debbie Gioquindo on Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Results of the 2016 Hudson Valley Wine & Spirits Competition

  Saturday September 10, The Hudson Valley Wine Spirits Competition was held at the Hudson Valley Wine Festival in Rhinebeck, New York. Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Understanding Harvest with Jan Palaggi of Palaia Vineyards Winery

  

  Continuing with the harvest, Jan Palaggi of Palaia Vineyards Winery talks about what harvest means to her and the winery.1. What does Harvest mean to you? Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Hudson Valley Hoptember Harvest Fest

  

  There are other things besides grapes that get harvested this time of year and HOPS are one of them. Dutchess Hops at Eastern View Nursery is the first... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Understanding Harvest with Ryan Selby from Robibero Family Vineyards

  

  Tiffany Robibero Selby and Ryan SelbyIn continuing with my interviews with winery owners and winemakers this takes us to Robibero Family Vineyards in New... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Join Me September 10 & 11 At The Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival

  

  It's time for the annual Hudson Valley Wine Food Festival that takes place the weekend after Labor Day every year. This is the one event in the Hudson Valley... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Chef's Consortium Host Farm to Table Dinner on Bannerman Island

  

  Bannerman's Island, you know that eye sore in the Hudson River when traveling by train into New York City just after Cold Spring. It's really no eye sore when... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Rose Wine, Cigars and Pizza

  

  This is the summer of Rose for me. I have tasted and drank more Rose than I have in all the years I've been drinking wine. The one thing about this summer is... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Understanding Harvest with Glorie Farm Winery's Doug Glorie

  

  Continuing with my interviews about harvest in the Hudson Valley I asked Doug Glorie of Glorie Farm Winery what harvest means to him.1. What does harvest mean t... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Discovering White Pinot Noir

  

  Red and Rose wine get their color when the juice sits on the skins and the color is extracted into the wine. Rose wines sit for very short periods of time like... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Understanding Harvest with Hudson-Chatham Winery's Carlo DeVito

  

  As we enter August things begin to change in the vineyard. Throughout the upcoming months veraison sets in, the grapes begin to ripen and with the luck of the... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Summer of Rose - Chateau d'Aqueria from Tavel

  

  Tavel is located in the Southern Rhone region of France. It is the only AOC region in France that produces only Rose wines. Grenache is the base of all the... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Discover Hudson Valley Uncorked - Day Trips & Weekend Itineraries to Wineries,...

  

  The Hudson Valley 90 miles of beautiful scenery and what has become a craft beverage mecca. Beautiful wineries, breweries, distilleries and cideries dot the... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• What Goes Best With Ribs But Malbec

  

  One of my favorite wines to pair with ribs is Malbec. So naturally I pulled out a Malbec from Argentina to pair with my dinner. The ribs I made, I didn't baste... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Meet Monica Pennings of Christopher Jacob Winery at Pennings Vineyards

  

  I met Monica Pennings about 10 years ago when we both got involved with Hudson Valley Wine and Grape Association. She was just beginning to get her feet... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Romance Between Merlot and Malbec

  

  There is a romance at Whitecliff Vineyards Winery and it's between Merlot and Malbec. The two grapes they source from vineyards on Long Island. Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK