by Debbie | Apr 17, 2013 | malbec, Malbec World Day
Today is Malbec World Day, the day to drink Malbec. This celebration all began on April 17, 2011 when the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Wines of Argentina organized events in 45 cities and 36 countries.Get to know Malbec. Make Malbec your date for the...
by Debbie | Apr 16, 2013 | Captain Lawrence Brewing, Sun Block
A quick skip through world history suggests that most every revolution began because someone had to start paying for something that they used to get for free. So when Captain Lawrence Brewing introduced a new policy earlier this month–$5 for 5 sample tokens, $10...
by Debbie | Apr 15, 2013 | cabernet franc, hudson chatham winery, hudson valley wine, new york wine
When people purchase wines made in the Hudson Valley or New York for that matter, they often drink them when they get home. I am going back to my buy one for now and one for latter because they age quite nicely.I recently found a 2007 Hudson-Chatham New York State...
by Debbie | Apr 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
Cotes De Paso 2010, Blend Grenache 48% Mourvedre 20% Syrah 17% Tannat/ 4 Counoise 11% Produced by Halter Ranch Paso Robles, California, USA Tasted on Apr 11, 2013 Alcohol % is 14.8 My overall rating is 85 / 100 Nose: 12 Color: 5 Taste: 11 Finish: 7 Comments: Nose...
by Debbie | Apr 11, 2013 | Finger Lakes Wine Country, Morgan McLaughlin
I was saddened to hear the news that Morgan McLaughlin, President of the Finger Lakes Wine Country was leaving her position. Morgan was my inspiration when I worked with the Shawangunk Wine Trail and Hudson Valley Wine Country. She was a supporter, not...