Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of WineFranciacorta, The Hamptons of Italy
Let me paint the picture:The Hamptons located on the Eastern end of Long Island, NY where the affluent New Yorkers and executives vacation and/or own large homes on the seashore. Also located in Long Island Wine Country and 2 hours from New York City.Franciacorta,...
Fonseca 20 year Tawny Port
Nothing like a little Port after a long day. Truth, I only recently began exploring Port and am really enjoying the flavors and styles while I relax in the evening.Hints of raisin and oak on the nose leads to a soft and silky palate of prune and dried red fruit....
Notes From the Tasting Room Vol. 54 Marching Into April
The calendar has been insisting it’s spring, and finally there was another indicator of the season on the last weekend of March—people hanging out on the back patio at Captain Lawrence Brewing, sampling craft beer, tossing the bocce balls, and thinking about the warm...
Women Rule in Blending Whitecliff Winery’s 2012 Sky Island
The blending began with a little 2009 Whitecliff Sparkling to cleanse our palate. Great sparkling at that! The subjects at hand were 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Merlot. The mission, to come up with Whitecliff Vineyard...
Women Rule in Blending Whitecliff Winery’s 2012 Sky Island
The blending began with a little 2009 Whitecliff Sparkling to cleanse our palate. Great sparkling at that! The subjects at hand were 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Merlot. The mission, to come up with Whitecliff Vineyard &...
A Visit to Napa Valleys St Supery
When I was in Napa in January our last tasting of the day was at St. Supery, a winery I haven't been to since 2002. (picture above) Boy have we all changed both me, the winery, the wines and the photography.The winery has just gone through some renovations...
Your Guide to the Craft Beverage Producers in the Hudson Valley
