Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of Wine
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...
The 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...
Your Guide to the Craft Beverage Producers in the Hudson Valley
