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Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
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Taking the intimidation out of wine. We cover wine reviews, food pairings and wine regions
LATEST ARTICLES ( 776 )
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Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: Oh, The Places They’ll Go!
It’s always a jovial atmosphere out on the Captain Lawrence patio, but today’s vibe feels extra festive. Perhaps it’s because it’s the Carmel High School Class... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Sip and Savor at Ocean Breeze Wine Festival on Diamond Beach & $5 off Admission
Cape May County's first annual premium wine festival kicks off at Bungalow No. 1 Beach Bar Saturday August 1, 2015.Wine-Time on the beach! You don't even have t... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Wines of Chile: Montes Wines
Founded in 1987 by Aurelio Montes and Douglas Murray, both wine professionals wanting to realize their dream of producing Chilean wines of high quality. Read more
Posted on 20 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: Band Bacchanalia Both Pleasant...
It was a glorious day, sunny and hot, with bands occupying three stages at the Pleasantville Music Festival, and several varieties of Captain Lawrence flowing. Read more
Posted on 14 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Summer of Rosé: Y. Rousseau Rosé of Tannat
Born in the Gascony region of France, Yannick Rousseau was first introduced to wine at the age of 5 by his grandfather Pepé who made his own wine. Read more
Posted on 13 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Summer of Rosé: Erzetič Winery
It is always fascinating to drink wines from all over the world. One should not limit yourself and should always keep an open mind and palate. When I received... Read more
Posted on 09 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The Tempranillo's of Emilio Moro
Emilio Moro Bodegas is located in the Ribera del Duero, Spain. Ribera del Duero is located in the valley of an elevated plateau of the Iberian peninsula. Read more
Posted on 06 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Summer of Rosé: Poe Wines
I have never been a big Rosé fan. In fact one summer I was in search of a Rosé I liked and didn't really find one. Fast forward to this summer. Read more
Posted on 02 July 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: Going Out With a Bang
It is the time of year for celebrating the United States’ great red, white and blue streak of independence, and all of the traditions and trapping that go with... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Taking One From Gus's Playbook
You are probably wondering who Gus is. Gus is Paul's cousin and he is living down here in Cape May and is the Chef at Marie Nicole's in Wildwood Crest. (A... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The Benefits of Joining a Wine Club
Thinking about joining a wine club. I know it's tempting, especially when you are out and about wine tasting. Read the below article I wrote for the Spring... Read more
Posted on 25 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
South Jersey Slow Foods Brunch Launches Cape May Sea Salt
One of the things I miss most in Cape May is the Farm to Table movement. It's been a tough transition, although I go up to the Hudson Valley once a month and... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Little Known Facts About The Oldest White Wine Brand Of Spain
Born in 1915, Monopole is the oldest white wine brand of Spain. It is a nice fresh white Rioja produced with the Viura grape. Never heard of the Viura grape,... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: Bearing Witness, Sharing Brews
They’re the best dressed guys in the tasting room—by a mile. While most of the denizens wear t-shirts and shorts, the shirts more often than not sporting... Read more
Posted on 16 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Yard Owl Craft Brewery Expansion Project
When I first met Kristop Brown, he was working at Millbrook Winery and had long hair, well it was much longer than mine. I am probably dating both of us right... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: Caterpillar Cake and Crafty Cold...
The sun is shining, and the mood on the Captain Lawrence patio is festively mellow, or maybe it’s mellowly festive. Either way, it’s just perfect for Bedford’s... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Don't Waste Time - Reach For Your #Sommkit
You might be asking "What's a Sommkit?" and I'll tell you, it's a great organizational tool for all, not just for folks in the wine industry.I received the... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Coastal Chilean Pinot Noir: Kalfu Sumpai
A couple of weeks back I tasted Kalfu Kuda 2013 Chardonnay and really enjoyed it. This week I tasted her sister the Kalfu Sumpai 2013 Pinot NoirThis Pinot Noir... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Wines of New Zealand: Framingham Wines
Built in 1997 and accredited as 100% sustainable by the Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand in 2009, Framingham Wines of Marlborough New Zealand produces... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: April Showers Bring May Frozen...
For most of us, Memorial Day Weekend is about getting as far away from work, both psychologically and perhaps geographically, as possible. Read more
Posted on 26 May 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK