Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of Wine
Thanksgiving with Donnachiara Wines Will Elevate Your Table
It’s been a while since I tasted wines from Donnachiara, located in the province of Avellino in Campania Italy. The last time was over Zoom in 2020 with IIaria Petitto. Last week I was invited to lunch with IIaria Petitto the CEO of Donnachiara Wines at Il Gattopardo...
Winephabet Street Season 3: Episode 6 – F is for Frappato
Welcome to Winephabet Street Season 3, Episode 6- F is for Frappato. In this episode of Winephabet Street, we talk about the Frappatto grape with Pietro Russo, the winemaker at DonnaFugata Winery. Winephabet Street is a monthly series where Lori Budd of Draceana Wines...
Spanish Wines for Thanksgiving
The holidays will be here before we know it, and Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It’s when my entire family gets together, and we have great laughs and fun over lots of food and wine. Everyone has different traditions on Thanksgiving and has that one signature...
Becoming a Fan of Jumilla
If you haven’t tasted wines from the Jumilla region of Spain, you must. You will become a fan instantly! Trust me! On October 12, I had the opportunity to attend Spain’s Great Match at the Mercado Little Spain, NYC, and learned a little more about the wines from...
7 Facts About Madeira
I got invited to a Madeira wine tasting a few weeks ago. Madeira? I realized I didn’t know much about this type of wine. I went to the tasting and attended the seminar and educated myself all about Madeira. Madeira is very versatile and pairs well with many foods. I...
Get To Know El Dorado Wine Country
Located 35 miles from Sacramento, California, lies the El Dorado AVA. Designated in 1983, it covers most of El Dorado County with beautiful views of the Sierra Foothills. 40 wineries grow 76 grape varietals, and the highest altitude vineyards is 3,500 feet above sea...
Your Guide to the Craft Beverage Producers in the Hudson Valley
