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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
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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 -
Celebrate Finger Lakes Wine Month With These 3 Great Wines
May is Finger Lakes wine month and as much a the first thing that comes to mind is Riesling, I celebrated without one. I shared a Pinot Blanc, Rose of Pinot Noi... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: Hoppy Birthday to the Captain
Captain Lawrence marked its ninth birthday in style, with a half dozen bands, as many food vendors and several hundred fans of the brewery coming out to try... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Wines of New Zealand: Amisfield
On of the largest single vineyard states in the Central Otago region of New Zealand, Amisfield produces Pinot Noir and aromatic white wines beneath the Pisa... Read more
Posted on 18 May 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Wine Review: Vina Real 2014 Rosado
As you may or may not know, I'm not a big fan of Rose wine but I think it is beginning to wear on me. I am really starting to enjoy them!Never turn your back... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: An Effortless Day For Mom
For some moms, the ideal Mother’s Day involves brunch with loved ones. Others opt for a picnic in the park. For still others, when it’s their choice, it’s... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Wine Review: Kalfu Kuda 2013 Chardonnay
Kalfu means " blue" as per the language of the Mapuche who are the indigenous inhabitants of Chile. The beautiful blue Pacific Ocean boarders the cool climate o... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The Wines of Bodegas Paniza
Founded in 1953, Bodegas Paniza is located and named after the village where the winery is located. Paniza is located just south of at the rise of the Iberico... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room The Captain’s Log: Dressed to the...
Captain Lawrence throws a little birthday party for itself May 16, when Tap Pour goes down at the brewery’s Elmsford base. In years past, the brewery would... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Long Island Wine Country: Sparkling Pointe
I never knew of Sparkling Pointe until last year when I was working in the back room of the Classic and they won best sparkling wine. Read more
Posted on 04 May 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A Carinena and Garnacha Wine Under $9.99
Yes you saw correct. The two wines I am going to tell you about are priced under $9.99 and besides a great value, they are pretty good wines to drink now. Read more
Posted on 30 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: Almost Famous
Tom Brady stretches out his 6’ 4” frame, scans the field in front of him, and fends off the attacker waving his arms in Brady’s face. He considers his options,... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Wines of Leonard Oakes on the Niagara Escarpment
Located on the Niagara Escarpment in Medina, NY Leonard Oakes Estate Winery was founded in 2003. They make a variety of wines and also some cider.Their SteamPun... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Happy #SauvignonBlancDay
WooHoo it's Friday and it's Sauvignon Blanc Day! Sauvignon Blanc is one of my favorite summertime whites. I have a friend that all she drinks in Sauvignon Blanc... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Cracking The Grandes Vinos Y Vinedos Garnacha Code
Founded in 1997, Grandes Vinos y Vinedos works with vineyards in 14 of the growing areas in D.O.P Carinena. They source grapes from 10,000 acres of vineyards... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: Downward (Hair of The) Dog, Anyone?
There are peculiar pairings, such as Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, or, say, beer and yoga. And there are others that seem to go together nicely, such as J.J. Read more
Posted on 21 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Long Island Wine Country: Macari Vineyards
I haven't been out to Long Island Wine Country in a while so I was glad to be able to taste some wines from there during NY Drinks NY.Macari Vineyards is locate... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Malbec Facts on World Malbec Day
World Malbec Day is celebrated on April 17, to commemorate the day when president Domingo Faustino Sarmiento of Argentina officially made it his mission to... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
7 Facts Everyone Should Know About Carinena Garancha
If you like Garnacha then you will like reading my posts during the next 4 weeks as I participate in April's #winestudio wine education focusing the D.O.P... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2015 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK
