by Debbie | Oct 16, 2018 | Rose
Just because it’s fall and the weather finally cooled off doesn’t mean you turn your back on Rosé. Don’t think of Rosé for just summer, it’s a year round wine. I was introduced to Rocca Di Montemassi Renaissance Rosé from the Maremma region of Tuscany a few weeks ago....
by Debbie | Oct 10, 2018 | sonoma family meal
It’s been a year since those devastating fires that swept through Napa and Sonoma. Tragic it was. I was out there shortly afterwards,in the beginning of November. Words can’t describe the devastation I saw. The only thing I knew I could do was help the tourism and the...
by Debbie | Oct 3, 2018 | Rose
Rosé is really coming into it’s own. I remember a few years ago I really had a tough time finding one I enjoyed. I have to say it’s part of #Winestudio, an educational program I participate in on Tuesday evenings that I have a better appreciation of this wine. There...
by Debbie | Sep 10, 2018 | hudson valley wine competition
It’s been a busy month. For the past three weeks I’ve been preparing for the 2018 Hudson Valley Wine & Spirits Competition. Although I am not counting I believe this year is my 11th year as the chairperson. I have a wonderful panel of judges who I...
by Debbie | Aug 14, 2018 | Chateau Paul Mas Clos des Mures Rouge
I’ve written before about Paul Mas Wines. Jean-Claude Mas is behind the Arrogant Frog line and Cote Mas Rose in the liter bottle. All fun wines, but there is a seriousness behind Jean-Claude Mas and a renewed pride in the Languedoc region of France and his estates are...
