Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of Wine
2025 Hudson Valley Wine Competition Results: Celebrating This Year’s Winners
For the past 17 years, I’ve had the honor of serving as Chairwoman of the Hudson Valley Wine, Spirits & Cider Competition, held each September at the Hudson Valley Wine Festival in Rhinebeck, New York. When I look back over nearly two decades, I am truly amazed at...
Franciacorta Uncorked: Italy’s Finest Sparkling Wine You’ve Never Heard Of
Franciacorta: Italy's Sparkling Secret Worth Discovering When it comes to sparkling wine, Champagne may get all the glory, and Prosecco has certainly earned its share of global love. But nestled in the Lombardy region of northern Italy lies Franciacorta—a sparkling...
Savor Summer with These Two Stellar Spanish White Wines
When it comes to summer sipping, Spain delivers in spades. With vineyards hugging coastal breezes and winemakers embracing crisp, aromatic profiles, Spanish whites are tailor-made for beach days, rooftop hangs, and seafood feasts. Two bottles that deserve a spot in...
From Reims to Carneros: Louis Pommery Brings French Finesse to California Chardonnay
When tradition meets terroir across continents, the result can be something truly special. That’s the story behind Louis Pommery Carneros Chardonnay, a wine that gracefully bridges the elegance of Champagne and the sunshine of California. Crafted in the cool-climate...
Classic Chablis Elegance: Domaine Long-Depaquit 2023 from Albert Bichot
Domaine Long-Depaquit Albert Bichot Chablis 2023 When precision meets tradition, you get Chablis at its finest. The 2023 Domaine Long-Depaquit Chablis from Maison Albert Bichot embodies everything we love about this iconic region: piercing acidity, stony minerality,...
Sipping the Alps: Discovering the Alpine Whites of Cantina di Bolzano
"Making Good Wines is a Craft. Making Great Wines is an Art" Exploring Cantina di Bolzano: Alpine Elegance in Every Sip Nestled in the heart of Alto Adige, Cantina di Bolzano—also known as Cantina Bozen—embodies the perfect harmony between tradition, sustainability,...
Your Guide to the Craft Beverage Producers in the Hudson Valley
