Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
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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...
Wine of the Week: Mas Macià Xarel·lo
If you've ever enjoyed a glass of Cava, chances are you've tasted Xarel·lo—even if you didn't realize it. Xarel·lo is one of the three traditional grapes that form the backbone of Spain's classic sparkling wine, alongside Macabeo and Parellada. It brings structure,...
Have Restaurants Lost Their Minds? Why I’m Saying No to $25 Glasses of Wine
"Wine isn't just another item on the menu. It's part of the conversation, the celebration, and the memories we make around the table." This week I read an article in *The Drinks Business * "US restaurants pushing wine markups to six times cost" discussing the rising...
Your Guide to the Craft Beverage Producers in the Hudson Valley
