Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of Wine
Wine of the Week: Il Forte Gavi DOCG — Sometimes You Just Grab a Bottle and Go
Sometimes the best wine pairings are the ones you don’t think too hard about. As summer winds down, Paul and I headed over to The Dock in West Wildwood to support one of our former employees, Monica, who is working there for the season. It was great to see her—and we...
Grape of the Month: Garnacha — Summer Spunk Meets Fall
There’s that point toward the end of summer when you can feel the season beginning to shift. The days are still warm, but the evenings are cooler and mornings have a nip. You might still be sitting outside with dinner, but suddenly you’re reaching for a sweater. The...
Wine of the Week: Pierre Sparr 2022 Riesling — A Little Alsace in Your Glass
I’m a little late with Wine of the Week this week, but for good reason. I was traveling to visit a friend I grew up with, and then came home to babysit my three-year-old granddaughter. Sometimes life gets in the way of wine — although I’d argue wine fits rather nicely...
It Was Never Just About the Wine: Remembering Melanie Ofenloch
Last night, I logged onto Facebook to post a picture of my granddaughter and me after a shopping trip. Instead, I was hit by a ton of bricks. My wine friend, Melanie Ofenloch, (Dallas Wine Chick) had passed away. I stared at the screen in disbelief. I am still in...
Wine of the Week: What Do You Pair With Pickleball? Napa Cellars 2025 Sauvignon Blanc
Yes, I have taken up pickleball. I already play tennis and ping pong, and I find pickleball falls somewhere in the middle. My biggest challenge? Remembering not to give the ball my big tennis swing. Pickleball calls for a little more restraint and finesse. Which got...
From Napa to Lake Champlain: A Winemaker, a Blank Canvas and the Future of New York Wine
Kyle Mizuno traded Napa Cabernet for cold-climate hybrids—and found himself learning winemaking all over again. When we talk about New York wine, the Finger Lakes and Long Island usually get most of the attention. I, of course, will always remind you about the...
Your Guide to the Craft Beverage Producers in the Hudson Valley
