Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of WineLove and Lustau: A Valentine’s Toast with Cream East India Solera Sherry
My first romance with Sherry was as a judge at a 3-day wine competition in New York City. The wines entered were from all over the world. On the last day, I had a flight of Sherry. I never really knew Sherry as an after-dinner drink like I knew Port. I’ll never forget...
Exploring the Unique Flavors of Orange Muscat
In December, on Winephabet Street, we learned about the Orange Muscat grape with our special guest, Andrew Quadi of Quadi Winery. Nestled in Madera, California, Andrew and his wife have been crafting exceptional wines since the late '70s, transitioning from an...
Keeping Warm on a Cold Snowy Winters Night with Art of Earth Wines
It was a cold and snowy winter night, and I reached for Argentina's Art of Earth Wines. It’s summer in Argentina, so at least I can think of warm weather and sunshine. Art of Earth Wines is the largest viticultural group in the world. With 29 cooperatives and 5,000...
Legacy of Whitecliff’s Olana Vineyard in Hudson NY: A Blend of History and Viticulture
In the fall, I had the opportunity to spend an afternoon with Michael Migliore, owner of Whitecliff Vineyard and Winery, at their Olana Vineyard in Hudson, NY. This is a 10-acre site just over the Rip Van Winkle Bridge on the Hudson side, in the shadows of the Olana...
Clinton Vineyards Bought By Milea Vineyards-What It Means for Hudson Valley Wine’s Future & Identity
Transcript: I wanted to talk to you today about an article that was in the Daily Catch. org. It was written by Scott Davis and full disclosure, I am quoted twice in the article. The article is about Milea Vineyard's plans. with Clinton Vineyards. And if you're not...
Discovering the Bubbly Elegance of Tre Secoli Asti Spumante Dolce DOCG
The holiday season isn’t over yet. This week is a week of get-togethers and, of course, New Year’s Eve. Why not celebrate with Tre Secoli Asti Spumante Dolce DOCG.Right off the bat, you know this wine will be a bit on the sweet side because Dolce means sweet in...