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• 3 Take-Aways After A Month of Albarino

  

  Every week in April I was amazed at the Albarino wine I tasted. All unique, all similar yet very different.The wines tasted in the program I am taking part in... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 9 Years and Counting

  I can't believe it's been 9 years since I started writing this blog. I wouldn't have known except Linked In reminded me of the anniversary...1437 posts later I'... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Different Expressions of Albarino

  

  We've been talking this month all about Albarino from the Rias Baixas region of Spain. The grape has many different expressions and that comes from a variety... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• To Sip Or to Pair Albarino

  

  This week in the land of Galicia, Spain we tasted two Albarino's that that were pretty different. One I will call the sipper the other the pairing wine. Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Falling in Love with Furmint

  

  It was my first time and I was excited. I was going to the Hungarian Embassy in New York City to taste Furmint wines. Some of you may know that my family is fro... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Terrior and Albarino of Val Do Salnes

  

  You probably hear the word Terrior thrown around when discussing wine but what does it really mean? Terrior is the environmental factors that will effect a wine. Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• From Lake Erie With Love - 21 Brix Gewurztraminer

  

  Located in Chautaugua County close to the shore line of Lake Erie, 21 Brix always seems to impress me.This 2013 Gewurztraminer has beautiful soft lychee aroma... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• All About Albarino - The Wine of Rias Baixas

  

  How luck am I, for the next 2 months I will be learning all about the Rias Baixas region of Spain on Wine Studio's weekly educational program, It takes place... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• A Taste of Rutini Wines

  

  It's been a while since I've tasted wines from the Rutini portfolio and I can't believe it was 4 years since I met their winemaker Mariano Di Paola. at a lunch... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Catching up with Kimberly Peacock at Tousey Winery

  

  A few weeks ago I caught up with Kimberly Peacock of Tousey Winery. We had a great time catching up with life, kids and wine. I think we covered just about... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 3 New York Wines To Drink Now

  

  I recently attended a tasting of New York Wines in New York City. Representatives from wineries all across New York were there pouring tastes of their wines. Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• What's New At Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery

  

  A few weeks ago I was at the launch of Hudson Valley Restaurant Week where I spoke to Don and Lionel from Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery.They have a lot of new... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 2 Faces of The Federalist

  

  Federalist Wines were born to honor our founding fathers by three friends, John Grace, Mark Rafanelli and Philip Staley.I recently tried two of the faces -... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Discover Secrets to Wine Country Travel

  

  Last Monday I hosted a Blab on wine country travel. I was joined by Pat Thomson of La Dolce Vita Wine Tours and Kristi Unsworth of... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Hudson Valley Uncorked Book Research

  

  This past weekend I spent out and about in the Hudson Valley researching for my book that will be coming out in the late Spring. Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 10 Years of Hudson Valley Restaurant Week

  

  Hudson Valley Restaurant Week begins today and I can't believe it, has been 10 years since the initial launch. Personally, I've been with Hudson Valley... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Discover the Secrets to Wine Country Travel

  

  Join me Monday, March 7th at 8pm on Blab as we discuss Wine Country Travel.Many of you don't know that I owned a travel agency for 20 years and now is the time... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Beef Cheeks - Have Your Tried Them?

  

  When I saw that Slow Food South Jersey was having their Winter Feast I jumped at the chance to attend. You don't get many chances down here to be with like... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 10th Anniversary of Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kickoff on Periscope

  

  I can't believe it's been 10 years since the launch of Hudson Valley Restaurant Week. What a fantastic event it has grown to be. The event begins Monday, March ... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Exploring New Zealand Pinot Noir with Loveblock

  

  I love Pinot Noir, but honestly most of the Pinot I drink is from Oregon or California. I haven't really explored Pinot Noir from New Zealand and I know they ar... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK