Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of WineRecent Legislation Allows NY Regional & Craft Beer To Attend Festival
Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room, Vol. 68 ‘99’ Reasons To Go For a Beer
A hot summer day is, for many, ideal for enjoying beer outside, but the string of mid 90s scorchers these past few days, the mercury even climbing to 99 one day, has been a bit much. Even the Captain Lawrence patio’s considerable charms—the Adirondack chairs, grub off...
Product Review: Bella Vita Chill It Bags
Have you ever gone to a party and chilled a bottle of wine got in the car and by the time you got to where you were going the wine warmed up a bit? Now you needed to stick the bottle in some ice before uncorking it. Problem solved. Bella Vita makes some great wine...
Are You a Wine Warrior?
Are you ready to explore wine country? My recent article in Hudson Valley Magazine Summer 2013 edition gives you a look at some of the latest gadgets to bring along. (To download the article click picture)
Sailing the High Seas
Last week I returned from a weeks cruise on the Carnival Legend. I had my reservations going on Carnival. I've cruised many times before on Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess and Holland America. We hoped for great weather, smooth seas and no technical glitches. We...
The 90+ Weekender
Back in May I was doing a tasting event for Happy Bitch Wines at a liquor in Amsterdam NY. It was just after a F1 tornado swept through the region. The tasting was a bit slow and I began talking to Dave who I was sharing a table with. He was pouring spirits. He...
