Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
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Grape of the Month: Traminette
When people talk about aromatic white wines, the conversation often turns to Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, or Gewürztraminer. But there's another grape that deserves a spot in your glass, especially if you enjoy wines bursting with floral aromas and vibrant fruit...
Wine of the Week: Avinyó Gran Reserva Cava La Ticota Selecció 2017
Some corks are pulled on an ordinary day. Others mark a moment you'll be talking about for the rest of your life. This week's bottle falls squarely into the second category. On June 17, 2026, our grandson made his grand entrance into the world — 8 lbs 10 oz, 21.5...
Patagonia – Where the End of the World Meets Extraordinary Wine
At the bottom of the world, where Andean winds scour the land and volcanic soils stretch toward the horizon, a handful of pioneering winemakers are crafting some of the most thrilling bottles in South America. When most people hear the word Patagonia, they immediately...
Wine of the Week: Vale do Homem Loureiro 2022 Vinho Verde DOC
When most people hear the words Vinho Verde, they often think of an inexpensive, slightly fizzy white wine that appears at summer picnics and backyard barbecues. While that's not entirely wrong, Vinho Verde is so much more than that. This week's Wine of the Week, the...
Wine of the Week: Domaine Cep d’Or 2023 Auxerrois Coteaux de Stadtbredimus
As I prepare for my upcoming trip to Luxembourg, I decided it was time to start exploring some of the country's wines. I opened a bottle of Domaine Cep d'Or 2023 Auxerrois Coteaux de Stadtbredimus, and all I can say is wow. This was my first experience with the...
Schioppettino: Friuli’s Peppery Secret and the Women Preserving It
Somewhere in the northeast corner of Italy — 500 meters from the Slovenian border, an hour and a half from Venice, tucked into a green valley of gentle hills and marine-origin soils, there’s a winery run entirely by women. It has been, in one form or another, for over...
Your Guide to the Craft Beverage Producers in the Hudson Valley
