Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of Wine
Kitchen Wine – The Beginning
Some of you may or may not know I own a restaurant in a Stone Harbor, NJ. It’s a beach town and at the moment we are only open for takeout and delivery. I can’t say takeout is robust so it has given Paul, Gus and I lots of time to chat in the kitchen. To pass the...
Chilling and Grilling with Zinfandel
Happy July! Did you know July is National Grilling Month? Yup, and we are leading right up to Fourth of July weekend where there is lots of grilling going on. One of my favorite wines to pair with the barbecue is Zinfandel. It’s what I reach for and here is why....
Winephabet Street Season 2 Episode 9 I is for Indigenous Yeast with Special Guest Guy Pacurar from Fathers + Daughters Cellars
Welcome to Winephabet Street Season 2 Episode 9 - I is for Indigenous Yeast. 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...
Rose All Day
Saturday was National Rose Day. Did you uncork a bottle? Rose wine has come a long way. If you have been following me for a while, it’s taken me a long time to understand Rose wine and find ones I enjoy. Rose wine comes in all shades and flavors. By that I mean, you...
2 Spanish White Wines to Quench Your Thirst This Summer
The weather is getting warm and we are going to be looking for some nice white wines to cool us off. Whether you are going to the lake, the beach, the boat or your back deck or balcony, I have two white wines you should stock to quench your thirst. The first is from...
Jeff Runquist Wines – Beautiful and Approachable
Jeff Runquist Wines is located in Amador County, California, just south east of Sacramento. What is unique about Jeff and his wines is he sources his fruit from all over California in addition to the fruit he grows. This is my first introduction to his wines and he...
Your Guide to the Craft Beverage Producers in the Hudson Valley
