by Debbie | Aug 20, 2026 | sauvignon blanc, wine, Wine of the Week
Yes, I have taken up pickleball. I already play tennis and ping pong, and I find pickleball falls somewhere in the middle. My biggest challenge? Remembering not to give the ball my big tennis swing. Pickleball calls for a little more restraint and finesse. Which got...
by Debbie | Aug 18, 2026 | new york wines, uncork your mind, wine
Kyle Mizuno traded Napa Cabernet for cold-climate hybrids—and found himself learning winemaking all over again. When we talk about New York wine, the Finger Lakes and Long Island usually get most of the attention. I, of course, will always remind you about the...
by Debbie | Aug 13, 2026 | portuguese wine, wine
A Portuguese White Made for Summer — and Maybe Thanksgiving If you love Albariño, let me introduce you to Alvarinho. Actually, you may already know it. Albariño and Alvarinho are the same grape. Cross the border from Spain into Portugal and Albariño becomes Alvarinho....
by Debbie | Aug 11, 2026 | hudson valley wine competition, hudson valley wine festival, wine
Some events become traditions. Others become part of your life. For me, the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival is both. This year marks the festival’s 25th Anniversary, and I couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this incredible milestone. I’ve...
by Debbie | Aug 6, 2026 | benmarl winery, hudson valley winery, hudson valley wines, wine, Wine of the Week
After spending an afternoon canning pickles, standing over a hot stove, sterilizing jars, watching the clock for processing time. By the end of it, I wasn’t looking for anything fancy. Just a glass of something good to help me unwind. I reached for the 2024...
