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• Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: Flurry of Activity at the Brewery

  

  Ahh, the colors of October—brilliant reds and sparkling golds, and even a little white sprinkled in. Huh?Indeed, that was a snow flurry or three illogically... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Malbec: Limestone (Cahors) Vs. Clay (Argentina)

  

  The first thing you think about when you hear the word Malbec these days is Argentina. Well Malbec dates back some 2,000 years ago when it was known as "The... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Oracle - Miner Family Vineyards

  

  Miner Family Winery is located on the Silverado Trail in Oakville, CA. I can't tell you how many times I've driven past them and wanted to stop. For some... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Tempranillo and Dominican Cigar Pairing

  

  There is nothing like a good glass of wine and a cigar. That's the case if you are my husband. I will confess, I have tried the cigar thing but it just isn't me. Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• A Night With Anna (de Codorniu Brut NV)

  

  I spent a great night with Anna. Anna de Codorniu Brut, NV a Cava, which is a sparkling wine from the Penedés region of Catalonia, Spain. It was a fine evening... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: The Captain’s Log: CL Expansion...

  We’ve written often of Captain Lawrence expanding its footprint in Elmsford, taking on extra space from an adjacent building to create its sour ale aging... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Hudson Valley Native Ashley Routson Publishes "The Beer Wench's Guide to Craft...

  

  Ashley Routson grew up in Montgomery, NY and attended Valley Central schools. After high school she attended Ohio State. It was after she graduated, while she... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Restaurant Wine Service Do's and Don'ts

  

  I need to get this off my chest. It's been bothering me for a while and I think there needs to be some discussion about it. Restaurant wine service. Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Happy Birthday with Cherryblock

  

  My birthday was last week and to celebrate we dug into our cellar and opened a 1999 Sebastiani Cherryblock. We actually purchased this bottle at the winery... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Sharing Memories with Mazzoni

  

  My college roommate visited me this summer from Florida with her kids. Normally we would sit and chat and the kids would play quietly. Yes, that was the case th... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Blogging to X

  Last month I attended the Wine Bloggers Conference in the Finger Lakes. You must all think what a life. There is more to wine tasting at the conference. There... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Inside the Hudson Valley Wine Competition

  

  If you are a regular reader or follow me on Facebook or Twitter you know that I run the Hudson Valley Wine Competition. This is a wine competition that is open... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Get Your Sweet Tooth On - It's CakeBalls and Wine Pairings at the Hudson Valley...

  

  It's the week after Labor Day and that means it's Hudson Valley Wine Festival time! Every year for the past 4 years I've been giving seminars at the festival. Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Notes From the Tasting Room: Vol. 161 Blood, Sweat and Beers

  

  It’s 1 o’clock on a Sunday; in a week’s time, the Jets and Giants and most of the other bands of marauders that make up the NFL will be awaiting the opening... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• A Pop-Up Tasting of Austrian Riesling

  

  There are many activities that go on at the Wine Bloggers Conference. One of those activities is a "pop-up tasting". In the courtyard between the two buildings ... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Back Story of Ventosa's Award Winning Lemberger

  

  You know there is a story for everything. I have a story about Ventosa's Lemberger which I didn't realize until Courtney told me Thursday evening at the REO... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Notable Quotes from Wine Bloggers Conference in the Finger Lakes #WBC15

  

  There is so much to be learned at the Wine Bloggers Conference. Both about wine and and about marketing. Instead o writing an indepth review I thought I'd... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Finger Lakes Wine Country Trip: NY Wine & Food Classic to Wine Bloggers...

  

  I just got back from a packed filled week in the Finger Lakes. Here are some of the highlight of my week that began working at the New York Wine Food Classic... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room The Captain’s Log: Elmsford to...

  

  What do you get when you pair up a revered global whiskey brand and a treasured local craft brewery?The Trans-Atlantic Imperial Red Ale, that’s what. Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Finger Lakes Bound for Classic and #WBC15

  

  It's going to be a busy next week as I travel to the Finger Lakes.Prepping for dinner first night at ClassicI usually make this trip to work the back room at th... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK