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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 ( 792 )
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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 -
Sunday Football Pairing
What wine do you pair with football? Last week we found ourselves moving boxes around for the movers and watching the Eagles/Dallas game. Read more
Posted on 28 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Protocol Wine Studio - True Wine Culture
What happens when you have two people with two different backgrounds, each having different A-HA moments in wine unite? You get Protocol Wine Studio, showing... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room (Liquid) Gold Medal Performances
In case you missed the story on Fox 5 last Thursday, or the congratulatory tweet from Gov. Cuomo, Captain Lawrence grabbed a gold medal for its Hops N’ Roses... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Birthday Bubbles
Last month I celebrated a big birthday. I celebrated down at our Shore house and brought a bottle of Cremant De Loire "Diamant De Loire" Brut with me as most... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A Night to Imagine
Friday evening I got to participate in a special edition of #winechat and was very happy that I could also share this wine and experience with my wine night... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room, Vol. 79 The Captain’s Log: Histori...
What to do with those massive old fermenters clogging up space in your brewery? Scott Vaccaro had one dating back to the Captain Lawrence Brewing launch eight... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Beer Vs Wine - Surprising Facts, Popular Brands and Big Festivals
I found this Beer vs. Wine infographic quite interesting. Did you know beer has some health benefits too? Not surprising in this infographic is that Cabernet... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Intro to New Jersey Wine
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Lou Caracciolo of Amalthea Cellars located in Atco, New Jersey. In this podcast you will get a little introduction... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK
