Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of Wine
I Passed the Certified Sherry Wine Specialist Exam! Sharing Some Sherry Love
Sherry, when I hear that word I think of cooking Sherry. The big bottles you purchase from the liquor store that says “Dry Sherry” or “Cream Sherry.” Next, I think about the Sherry my grandmother drank, Harvey’s Bristol Cream, which by the way is really good. But, I...
75 Years of Masottina Prosecco
Seventy-five years ago, the Dal Bianco family began their journey into wine. The year was 1946 when Epifanio purchased the Ai Palazzi estate at Gorgo at Monticano. When purchased the estate had 5 hectares of vineyards and a farmhouse. Today Masottina owns 280 hectares...
The Differences Faces of Xarel-lo
Xarel-lo is a Spanish grape used in the production of Cava and grown in the Catalonia region of Spain. It is indigenous to Spain and I personally only thought of it as a blending grape. Little did I know……A little research, special guests on Winephabet Street an...
Dine Around Italy Dinner
We all love Italian food, who doesn’t. I married an Italian and he would eat pasta every night if he could. But, there is so much more to Italian food than pasta and so many good wines to pair with each course from the many regions of Italy. Different regions in Italy...
Let’s Visit the Waitaki Valley
On the 23rd episode of Winephabet Street we visited the Waitaki Valley of New Zealand. Well virtually, with the help of Jim Jerram, owner of Ostler Wines and David Harlow of NZ Wine Navigator. Winephabet Street is a monthly series where Lori Budd of Exploring the Wine...
Celebrate the New Year or Just Celebrate with Vilarnau
This is the season for celebrations! Vilarnau Cava’s are perfect for any celebration. Just look at the packaging. It screams party, good vibes and celebrate! Vilarnau is proud to now be 100% organic. They hold the Organic Viticulture Certificate issued by the Catalan...
Your Guide to the Craft Beverage Producers in the Hudson Valley
