Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of WineThe Faces of Hudson Valley Cabernet Franc
Do you ever wonder what is behind a bottle of wine? You have the label and the wine, but how about the face? Last month I attended the Hudson Valley Cabernet Franc Coalition Cabernet Franc tasting hosted at Milea Winery. The Hudson Valley Cabernet Franc Coalition was...
All About Baco Noir with Carlo DeVito
Are you familiar with Baco Noir. It’s a French-American hybrid grape but don’t let that scare you. It makes a really nice red wine with aging potential. Think of it as a poor man’s Barolo. In this episode of Winephabet Street Lori and I spoke with Carlo DeVito, former...
Grill That Pizza and Pair It With Cecchi
Summer is upon us and the grills are firing up and the company is coming over. Whether you are grilling a steak, pizza or chicken, I have 2 wines that will pair well with grill and company. Cecchi is one of the oldest and most prominent wine producers in Tuscany. They...
Wines and Regions of Catalonia, Spain
I recently attended a masterclass in Wines of Catalonia. I am going to share with you what I learned and some of the wines I tasted. I warn you, it’s a long post but very informative. Spain along with Italy have embarked on a program to bring awareness to European...
Interview with Dana Spaulding of Wander & Ivy
I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Dana Spaulding the Founder of Wander + Ivy. Wander + Ivy are classy single-serving wine bottles. Dana made the transition from the financial service industry to the wine industry after feeling that she was wasting wine. She...
4 Rose Wines to Taste in Marlboro, New York
I recently attended a Rose Garden Party hosted by Nostrano Vineyards in Marlboro, New York. Marlboro is a small hamlet in Ulster County that is home to about 6 wineries and a distillery. It’s beautiful farm country when you drive around the area and you get the...