Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of WineGive the Gift of White Rose
I bet you though I was talking about the flower. Nope I am talking about the 2013 White Rose 75% Traminette 25% Gewurztraminer blend from Whitecliff Vineyards & Winery in Gardiner, New York. This wine is father and son in a bottle....
A Powerful Polished Malbec & Steak Pairing
Grown on 25 year old vines about 900 meters above sea level the grapes are picked that go into Trapiche's 2011 Broquel Malbec. Aged in oak for 15 months this Malbec comes alive with plumberry, black raspberry, vanilla and a hint of smoke. There is some nice plum...
Bordeaux France to Livermore California a Taste of Murrieta’s Well
The estate was discovered in the 1880's when Louis Mell fell in love with the Livermore Valley and purchased a 92 acre estate called Murrieta's Well. Realizing the soil was similar to some of the great vineyard sites in France, he built a gravity-flow winery and...
Enjoying The Harvest Party at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery
If you saw my previous post leading up to Millbrook's Harvest Party, you will see that of all these years I wasn't able to attend due to scheduling conflicts. Well this was the year, the year I had nothing on my calendar Saturday, October 18 so guess what I...
Trick-or-Treat Candy and Wine
OK, let's face it, it's a few days before Halloween..have you purchased your candy yet? When you purchase your candy do you Purchase candy you don't like so you won't eat it? Purchase candy you like for leftovers? I use to purchase candy I didn't like so I...
Bad Seed Hard Cider – Craft Hard Cider Production in the Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley is exploding with cideries, wineries, distilleries and breweries. In this podcast I visit with Devin Britton and Albert Wilklow, two guys in their early 30's who are turning a hobby into a full time business with Bad Seed Hard Cider. Albert...
Your Guide to the Craft Beverage Producers in the Hudson Valley
