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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: All Hail All Hallows!
The “Halloween Apocalypse” party flyers are up at Captain Lawrence, and conversations about pale ales and kolsches in the tasting room mix with talk of candy an... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Trick-or-Treat Candy and Wine
OK, let's face it, it's a few days before Halloween..have you purchased your candy yet? When you purchase your candy do youPurchase candy you don't like so you... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Bad Seed Hard Cider – Craft Hard Cider Production in the Hudson Valley
Devin Britton Albert WilklowThe Hudson Valley is exploding with cideries, wineries, distilleries and breweries. In this podcast I visit with Devin Britton... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: Enjoy Fall Before It Gose
Before fall was to take a sharp turn toward wintry temps, it was a great day for enjoying the autumnal charms on the Captain Lawrence patio. Read more
Posted on 21 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Your Sexy Ancestor
I've received a few Halter Ranch wines for review and have been really impressed. So I had high expectations for their 2008 Ancestor Estate Reserve wine which i... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
TasteCamp - Hudson Valley
The view from Millbrook's tasting roomThis past weekend was the yearly event TasteCamp which is held in a wine region on the Eastern side of the United States... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Football - Wine & Wing Pairings
Yes it's football season and what do you think about besides tailgate parties and beer? Wings! I have to admit, I am a wing snob. Read more
Posted on 13 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Brotherhood Celebrates Their 175th Anniversary
Tonight there is a big party at Brotherhood Winery. They are celebrating their 175th Anniversary. I'm celebrating my anniversary too, 26 years so it's fair to... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room Tappan Zee Keg For a Good...
There it stood, in the middle of the tasting room bar—a chubby 10-gallon keg of the special Captain Lawrence-Peekskill Brewery collaboration on behalf of the... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Millbrook Vineyards & Winery Partners With The Culinary Institute of America...
You can't ask for a better pairing, Millbrook Vineyards Winery with the Culinary Institute of America. They come together to celebrate Millbrook Vineyards ... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
2013 Finger Lakes Riesling Launch
It was quite the party Saturday night! A Finger Lakes Riesling Release party and these are the 4 Rieslings I got to taste. Of course a what is a party without... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Vina Alicia San Alberto Syrah
San Alberto VineyardTucked away in the Lujan de Cuyo region of Mendoza, Argentina sits Vina Alicia that began in 1998 by Alicia Mateu Arizu, wife of the well... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
From Field to Glass - Hillrock Estate Distillery
Tucked away on a beautiful country road in Ancram, New York you'll find Hillrock Farm, home to Hillrock Estate Distillery and Jeffrey Baker producing whiskey... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Wine & Dine on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry
Saturday evening I went on my first ferry ride out of Cape May. I listen to the horns blow every day and watch the 7am ferry leave while on my walk, but have... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A Toast to Mom
Mom and her friend Sandy. October 2013I lost my favorite fan last month. My Mom. That might explain why my postings have been light., please be patient with me... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: The Bewitching Power of Sour
They came from near and far—some venturing across many states to taste something sour, something tart, something they relish more than just about anything in th... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Running the Hudson Valley Wine Competition and the Results
For the past 6 or so years I've been behind the Hudson Valley Wine Spirits Competition. When I took the realm of this competition it was just wine. Read more
Posted on 10 September 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room Blood, Sweat and Beers
When we think of football, we think of frozen tundras and puffy, frigid vapors spilling from the quarterback’s mouth. If not that, at least some nippy autumnal... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Enjoying the Hudson Valley Wine Festival
This weekend is the annual Hudson Valley Wine Festival. Many will be tasting the various wines, spirits and beer of the Hudson Valley and New York State. Read more
Posted on 04 September 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: The Dog Days of Summer
Seemingly half the universe was busting out of town for the long weekend, but everyone’s got a different take on just what busting out of town is. Read more
Posted on 02 September 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK