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Exploring the Unique Flavors of Orange Muscat
In December, on Winephabet Street, we learned about the Orange Muscat grape with our special guest, Andrew Quadi of Quadi Winery. Nestled in Madera, California, Andrew and his wife have been crafting exceptional wines since the late '70s, transitioning from an...
Keeping Warm on a Cold Snowy Winters Night with Art of Earth Wines
It was a cold and snowy winter night, and I reached for Argentina's Art of Earth Wines. It’s summer in Argentina, so at least I can think of warm weather and sunshine. Art of Earth Wines is the largest viticultural group in the world. With 29 cooperatives and 5,000...
Legacy of Whitecliff’s Olana Vineyard in Hudson NY: A Blend of History and Viticulture
In the fall, I had the opportunity to spend an afternoon with Michael Migliore, owner of Whitecliff Vineyard and Winery, at their Olana Vineyard in Hudson, NY. This is a 10-acre site just over the Rip Van Winkle Bridge on the Hudson side, in the shadows of the Olana...