Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of WineCarmelo Patti: An Argentina Cult Wine
Back on April 17th I was out at a Women & Wine on Wednesday event at Cru Club Wine Bar in Rhinebeck, NY. I guess I should have written about this back in April or May, because it looks like Cru Club has closed. That is to bad, as it was a nice place and Gerard was...
Holiday Pairings with Mary Cressler
Holiday food and wine pairing decisions can be more stressful than holiday shopping. When you walk into that wine shop you can be completely overwhelmed with the choices you have in front of you. What wine to pair with your dinner, dessert and then after you make the...
Holiday Pairings with Mary Cressler
Holiday food and wine pairing decisions can be more stressful than holiday shopping. When you walk into that wine shop you can be completely overwhelmed with the choices you have in front of you. What wine to pair with your dinner, dessert and then after you make...
Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room ‘Tis the Season to be Freezin’
The weather outside wasn’t exactly frightful, but it would be pretty messy in a matter of hours. Snow was in the forecast, which some found irritating, but others felt enhanced the festive holiday mood in the tasting room. Jeff McDonald and his wife Judy Duhl of White...
Tiziano Pinot Grigio
I find myself opening up white wines on Sunday afternoon to watch football. A little wine a little cheese and possibility some screaming.A 2012 Tiziano Pinot Grigio was the pick for one of these afternoons. This Pinot Grigio comes from the Delle Venezie region...
Paintbrushes & Party: Finding the Artist In You
Full disclosure, when Deanna told me about her Paintbrushes & Party business I thought it was a great idea. However, I never thought I would participate in a class. See, I am artistically challenged. Yes, the only thing I can draw is stick figures and that is...
Your Guide to the Craft Beverage Producers in the Hudson Valley
