Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of Wine
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...
Wine of the Week: Regueiro Trajadura/Alvarinho Branco 2024
A Portuguese White Made for Summer — and Maybe Thanksgiving If you love Albariño, let me introduce you to Alvarinho. Actually, you may already know it. Albariño and Alvarinho are the same grape. Cross the border from Spain into Portugal and Albariño becomes Alvarinho....
Raise a Glass to 25 Years of the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival
Some events become traditions. Others become part of your life. For me, the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival is both. This year marks the festival's 25th Anniversary, and I couldn't be more excited to celebrate this incredible milestone. I've been part of the...
Wine of the Week: Benmarl 2024 Estate Grown Chardonnay
After spending an afternoon canning pickles, standing over a hot stove, sterilizing jars, watching the clock for processing time. By the end of it, I wasn't looking for anything fancy. Just a glass of something good to help me unwind. I reached for the 2024 Benmarl...
Grape of the Month: Jacquère – Discover France’s Hidden Alpine White Wine
There are grapes that dominate wine lists, and then there are grapes waiting to be discovered. Jacquère firmly falls into the second category. If you've been following me for a while, you know I love introducing wines that fly under the radar. Jacquère is one of those...
Your Guide to the Craft Beverage Producers in the Hudson Valley
