Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of Wine
From First Sip to Certification: Why Cava Remains One of My Favorite Sparkling Wines
I’m thrilled to share a milestone in my wine journey—I’ve officially passed the Cava Educator Class and received my Cava Educator Certificate from the Cava Academy. If you know me, you know I’ve always had a soft spot for sparkling wine, and Cava holds a very special...
Why Lake Garda Wines Should Be on Your Wine Radar This Year
Why Lake Garda Wines Should Be on Your Wine Radar This Year If you’re looking for wines that are fresh, food-friendly, and quietly sophisticated, without the hype or sticker shock, let me introduce (or re-introduce) you to Lake Garda and the Garda DOC, one of Italy’s...
Christmas in Philly: A Holiday Tour of Lights, History & Festive Cocktails
Friday, I traveled up to Philadelphia to meet my friend Cindy, who was visiting from California with one mission: to experience all things Christmas in Philly. Hard to believe, but after being married to a Philly guy for 37 years, I had never seen the Liberty Bell....
Where Do I Go From Here? A New Chapter Begins
I’ve been a little quiet lately. Life has been full, busy, emotional, and reflective, and I’ve spent a lot of time asking myself one big question: Where do I go from here? For the past eight years, I’ve been a restaurateur—an unexpected chapter that became one of the...
Dream, Build, Pour: The Passion Behind Hampton Roads Winery
Starting a winery isn’t for the faint of heart—and David Sheldon, owner of Hampton Roads Winery in Surry County, Virginia, knows that better than anyone. After 25 years running a plastics factory in Massachusetts, David and his wife, Diane—a research chemist—decided...
The Game Changer Martini: How Lustau Vermut Made Me Fall in Love with Martinis
I’ll be honest — I never drank martinis. They always seemed a little too strong, a little too dry, and just not my thing. That all changed when I discovered Lustau Vermut, and now I can say with confidence — it’s a game changer! What makes Lustau Vermut so special?...
Your Guide to the Craft Beverage Producers in the Hudson Valley
