by Debbie | Apr 8, 2013 | oak summit vineyards
Oak Summit is one of the most beautiful spots on the east side of the Hudson. The view is amazing from the top as is the growing site.The 2011 Chardonnay had aromas of apple and pear. The palate was full of pear, citrus and apple. It was nicely balanced with not...
by Debbie | Apr 4, 2013 | Franciacorta
Let me paint the picture:The Hamptons located on the Eastern end of Long Island, NY where the affluent New Yorkers and executives vacation and/or own large homes on the seashore. Also located in Long Island Wine Country and 2 hours from New York City.Franciacorta,...
by Debbie | Apr 3, 2013 | Fonseca 20 Year Tawny Port
Nothing like a little Port after a long day. Truth, I only recently began exploring Port and am really enjoying the flavors and styles while I relax in the evening.Hints of raisin and oak on the nose leads to a soft and silky palate of prune and dried red fruit....
by Debbie | Apr 2, 2013 | Captain Lawrence Brewing, opening day
The calendar has been insisting it’s spring, and finally there was another indicator of the season on the last weekend of March—people hanging out on the back patio at Captain Lawrence Brewing, sampling craft beer, tossing the bocce balls, and thinking about the warm...
by Debbie | Apr 1, 2013 | blending trials, blending wine, ski island, whitecliff vineyard and winery
The blending began with a little 2009 Whitecliff Sparkling to cleanse our palate. Great sparkling at that! The subjects at hand were 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Merlot. The mission, to come up with Whitecliff Vineyard...
