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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 ( 780 )
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4 Rose Wines to Taste in Marlboro, New York
I recently attended a Rose Garden Party hosted by Nostrano Vineyards in Marlboro, New York. Marlboro is a small hamlet in Ulster County that is home to about 6... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Kiss the Ground and Wash It Down with Veramonte Wines - Happy Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! Today, we celebrate Earth and all the wonderful things the earth gives us. But, we take a lot from it. Do we ever think about giving back to... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Brachetto - Spring Sweetness and Bubbles
It’s Spring, and this bottle of Acquesi Brachetto says it all. Just looking at the beautiful design of the bottle makes me smile and think of warm weather and... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Areni: A Dark & Mysterious Grape
Areni is a grape that is grown in Armenia and for our first episode of Winephabet Street we got a double-A.Winephabet Street is a monthly series where Lori... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Christening the Barrel Room with Showers of Happiness
My passion is the Hudson Valley. I grew up there, raised my family there and it will always be my home. In 2006 I began writing about the Hudson Valley Wine... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
From Winery Customer to Winery Owner: Meet Dan & Jacqui Heavens of Quartz Rock...
In 2006 when Dan and Jacqui Heavens purchased their wine trail event ticket, they had no idea 14 years later they would own a winery. It was during that event... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Have You Tasted Zweigelt?
Zweigelt is not a grape name you hear often, let alone are familiar with. It’s a grape I always wondered about. I knew of its Austrian roots and for the first... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Keeping Warm with Josh
March can be such an unpredictable month with the weather. When that snowstorm or cold rain comes down, you want to cozy up to the fireplace with Josh….Josh... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Different Personalities of Languedoc
The land of Languedoc is a coastal Mediterranean region in Southern France and it produces some really nice and affordable red, white, rose and sparkling wines. Read more
Posted on 03 March 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A Taste of Spring with Robibero Winery's Rose
This past week was a big Spring tease. With temps in the 60’s I had to uncork some Rose and think Spring! Now that the days are getting longer and the sun on... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Experience Trentodoc: Italian Sparkling Wines From The Mountains
There is a world of Sparkling Wines out there produced in the Methode Champenoise also known as Classic Method or Metodo Classico in Italy. Read more
Posted on 17 February 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Yapincak An Indigenous Grape of Turkey
We don’t get to drink or taste many Turkish wines and I was so excited when we chose Yapincak for the letter Y on Winephabet Street. Read more
Posted on 15 February 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Elegant And All About Love
As Valentine’s Day gets closer, it’s all about Champagne and love. It’s the time of the year you want to find the perfect bottle of Champagne and share it with... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
I Passed the Certified Sherry Wine Specialist Exam! Sharing Some Sherry Love
Sherry, when I hear that word I think of cooking Sherry. The big bottles you purchase from the liquor store that says “Dry Sherry” or “Cream Sherry. Read more
Posted on 03 February 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
75 Years of Masottina Prosecco
Seventy-five years ago, the Dal Bianco family began their journey into wine. The year was 1946 when Epifanio purchased the Ai Palazzi estate at Gorgo at... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
The Differences Faces of Xarel-lo
Xarel-lo is a Spanish grape used in the production of Cava and grown in the Catalonia region of Spain. It is indigenous to Spain and I personally only thought o... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Dine Around Italy Dinner
We all love Italian food, who doesn’t. I married an Italian and he would eat pasta every night if he could. But, there is so much more to Italian food than past... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Let's Visit the Waitaki Valley
On the 23rd episode of Winephabet Street we visited the Waitaki Valley of New Zealand. Well virtually, with the help of Jim Jerram, owner of Ostler Wines and... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Celebrate the New Year Or Just Celebrate with Vilarnau
This is the season for celebrations! Vilarnau Cava’s are perfect for any celebration. Just look at the packaging. It screams party, good vibes and... Read more
Posted on 23 December 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Pinot Grigio Finds It's Best Location By The Mountains
Pinot Grigio is a grape found in the northern regions of Italy. Personally I am not a huge fan of the grape, but continue to try them, knowing at some point... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2021 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK