Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of Wine2007 Hudson-Chatham Cabernet Franc
When people purchase wines made in the Hudson Valley or New York for that matter, they often drink them when they get home. I am going back to my buy one for now and one for latter because they age quite nicely.I recently found a 2007 Hudson-Chatham New York State...
Halter Ranch Cotes De Paso
Cotes De Paso 2010, Blend Grenache 48% Mourvedre 20% Syrah 17% Tannat/ 4 Counoise 11% Produced by Halter Ranch Paso Robles, California, USA Tasted on Apr 11, 2013 Alcohol % is 14.8 My overall rating is 85 / 100 Nose: 12 Color: 5 Taste: 11 Finish: 7 Comments: Nose -...
End of an Era in Finger Lakes Wine Country
I was saddened to hear the news that Morgan McLaughlin, President of the Finger Lakes Wine Country was leaving her position. Morgan was my inspiration when I worked with the Shawangunk Wine Trail and Hudson Valley Wine Country. She was a supporter, not...
Waiting for the Plane with Wine
These days you have to get to the airport so early for your flight. The main obstacle is getting through TSA in a time so you aren't doing the 100 yard dash to your gate.In January I was leaving San Francisco on a 11am flight so I was at the airport 90 minutes or so...
Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room, Vol. 55 In a ‘Sour’ Mood
The announcement was a quiet one, just four quick lines. But it sparked an outsize amount of activity. The post hit Facebook at 1 p.m.: The Rosso E Marrone, Captain Lawrence’s brown ale fermented with grapes and aged in oak barrels, was available in the tasting room...
Oak Summit 2011 Chardonnay
Oak Summit is one of the most beautiful spots on the east side of the Hudson. The view is amazing from the top as is the growing site.The 2011 Chardonnay had aromas of apple and pear. The palate was full of pear, citrus and apple. It was nicely balanced with not...
Your Guide to the Craft Beverage Producers in the Hudson Valley
