by Debbie | Sep 7, 2025 | hudson valley wine awards, hudson valley wine competition, wine
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...
by Debbie | Jul 22, 2025 | Franciacorta, wine
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...
by Debbie | Jul 15, 2025 | albarino, spanish wines, wine
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...
by Debbie | Jul 2, 2025 | wine
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...
by Debbie | Jul 2, 2025 | wine
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,...
