Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of Wine
Why I Paired Cava With Football
My team the Buffalo Bills made the playoffs. I was so excited for game 1. I was thinking chicken wings and beer. But, quite frankly, beer fills me up and I wanted something I could drink and celebrate with, or drown my sorrows. I though bubbles in keeping with the...
They Have Grapes in Colorado
I have skied all over Colorado. Vail, Breckenridge, Steamboat Springs but I never knew they grew grapes in Colorado. I do remember a trip to Colorado Springs for a conference and noted how different the climate was there than in Denver. Extremely different, like...
Wine and Yoga: A Perfect Pairing
Wine and Yoga a perfect pairing! Yes they are and last week I participated in a virtual wine and yoga class hosted by Morgan Perry founder of Vino Vinyasa with wines from Famille Quiot in the Rhone Valley. We were joined by Florence Quiot the 13th generation at the...
Winephabet Street M is for Monastrell with Nicholas Hammeken
Winephabet Street is a monthly series where Lori Budd of Draceana Wines and I work our way through the alphabet exploring wine and wine regions one letter at a time. The show is live on the third Monday at 8pm and is free, but you must register to attend. Put it on...
Yes There Is Wine in Campania: Donnachiara Wines
On the first Friday in November, Happy Hour came early at 3pm with Donnachiara wines and Ilaria Petitto on Winestudio. Winestudio is a program I have had the privilege to participate in for many years. It has been so instrumental in my wine journey. It has allowed me...
Cabernet Franc Misunderstood: Get To Know It December 4!
Cabernet Franc so misunderstood. Once only used as a blending grape doesn’t get much fan fare. In reality it really is the Big Daddy of all grapes! Cabernet Franc is the father of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenere. Yes he got around during his time! It is one...
Your Guide to the Craft Beverage Producers in the Hudson Valley
