Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of Wine
Delaware Grape with Abby Wilkens (Stamp) of Lakewood Vineyards
The Delaware grape is an American hybrid. While its dark purplish skin would make you think it produces red wine, it’s typically used in the production of white and rose wines. For this episode of Winephabet Street we were joined by Abby Wilkens (Stamp), Assistant...
Carignan – Beauty in a Glass
Last month on Winephabet Street we explored the Carignan grape with Tana Cole, Winemaker at Jessie’s Grove Winery in Lodi, California. We were also joined by the big boss - Owner Greg Burns. Winephabet Street is a monthly series where Lori Budd of Exploring the Wine...
Happy 40 Years Cline Family Cellars
In 1982 Fred Cline founded Cline Family Cellars in Oakley, California (Contra Costa County). On the property they had 100 year-old vines of Mourvedre, Carignane and Zinfandel. He worked hard at restoring these old vines. The vineyard is dry-farmed, head-pruned, and...
Summer Loving Bordeaux Blanc
We are into the dog days of summer and there is nothing like a great white to relax and cool off with. I know when you think of Bordeaux you think red wine, but did you know that there are 12 AOC’s in Bordeaux for dry white wines. Did you know that Sauvignon Blanc and...
Summer Shades of Rose
Happy Summer! We are now into the full throttle of summer and as some would say Rose season. How do you choose a Rose wine? Rose wines come in all colors from very pale pink to a deep pink and are made with many different grapes. It is also produced dry, semi-dry and...
Federalist Cabernet Sauvignon Paired with Westholme Wagu Filet of Ribeye from Gold Belly
It’s not every day you get to eat a piece of Wagyu steak. Wagu is the best type of cattle there is and they originated in Japan. It takes a special kind of rancher to raise these cattle and treat them properly with the TLC they deserve. A great wine to pair with the...
Your Guide to the Craft Beverage Producers in the Hudson Valley
