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• Notes From the Tasting Room, Vol. 87 The Gift That Keeps on Reliving

  

  With a fresh blanket of snow across Westchester, it finally felt like the holidays. For many over at Captain Lawrence, it meant an opportunity to reflect on... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Carmelo Patti: An Argentina Cult Wine

  

  Back on April 17th I was out at a Women Wine on Wednesday event at Cru Club Wine Bar in Rhinebeck, NY. I guess I should have written about this back in April... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Holiday Pairings with Mary Cressler

  

  Holiday food and wine pairing decisions can be more stressful than holiday shopping. When you walk into that wine shop you can be completely overwhelmed with th... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room ‘Tis the Season to Be Freezin’

  

  The weather outside wasn’t exactly frightful, but it would be pretty messy in a matter of hours. Snow was in the forecast, which some found irritating, but... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Tiziano Pinot Grigio

  

  I find myself opening up white wines on Sunday afternoon to watch football. A little wine a little cheese and possibility some screaming.A 2012 Tiziano Pinot... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Paintbrushes & Party: Finding the Artist In You

  

  Full disclosure, when Deanna told me about her Paintbrushes Party business I thought it was a great idea. However, I never thought I would participate in a... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: Worth Their ‘Wait’ in Gold

  

  It is the biggest traffic day of the year. While the rest of the world calls it Getaway Day or Thanksgiving Eve, it is, over at Captain Lawrence, Growler... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• A Touch of Piedmont

  

  Now that we have all had our fill of Turkey, I thought I write about a wine that pairs well with seafood.The Cortese di Gavi or Gavi for short is an Italian... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Fun Wine Facts For Your Thanksgiving Conversation

  

  Happy Turkey Day! I hope you are enjoying a fun filled day with your friends and family. Here are some fun wine facts to talk about, if you run out of things... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room The Captain’s Log: Giving Thanks,...

  

  Frost Monster on the loose! We’ve teased the coming of this imperial stout for months as it hibernated in the fermenter and in rum barrels, and it’s finally... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Stuffed Cabbage My Way

  

  Now that we are gearing up for a big Turkey dinner, I thought I'd share with you my first and successful attempt at Stuffed Cabbage. Now you have something to... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 5 Wines for Your Thanksgiving Day Table

  

  Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I hope you will be home enjoying family and friends with some good wine selections. Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting: Room Where the Beers Are

  

  It’s gray and damp, a chilly mist discouraging most outdoor activity. The formerly dazzling fall foliage has been reduced to a wet, messy nuisance. Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Robibero 2012 Cabernet Franc with Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

  

  You know how they say, a little wine in the food a little wine for the cook. That is just what I did when I uncorked the bottle of Robibero 2012 Cabernet... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Summer's (My Dog) Anniversary Wine

  

  It was the first day of Summer 8 years ago when Summer our Boykin Spaniel came into our lives. In honor of her anniversary we celebrated with this 2011 Chateau... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Millbrook Winery's Grand Portfolio Tasting

  How big a portfolio do you think this Hudson Valley winery has? What many people don't know is that Millbrook Vineyard and Winery was John Dyson's first winery... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• A Great Experience with a Great Bottle of Wine

  

  I was first intrigued with 90+ Cellars when I received a media sample from them this past summer. I knew nothing about them but a gentleman named Dave who I... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: Far-Out Friends, and ‘Horrible...

  

  We like to think of Captain Lawrence as our own local Westchester thing; when it picks up a gold medal at the Great American Beer Fest, well, we all feel a... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Cline Cashmere Red for Breast Cancer

  

  As we end Breast Cancer Awareness month I commend Cline Cellars for their support of breast cancer, "Living Beyond Breast Cancer". Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room, Vol. 81: Books, Blues—and Brews

  

  There were a number of compelling reasons to pop into the brewery Saturday. Live music on the patio. A semi-famous beer author in the house. A ballyhooed new... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK