Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of Wine
Food & Wine Pairing – A Lesson How Wine and Food Interact
I attended a Wine & Food Pairing class at VinExpo in New York City last week. The class was geared towards discussing how wine and food interact. How certain aspects of food (saltiness, sweetness and acid) interact with the wine. Acid in food with acidic wine...
The Whimsical Labels of Two Hands
Two Hands Wines celebrated their 20th year of wine making last year. I am a little late to the party and I love their whimsical labels on the picture series. Are you like me and sometimes purchase a wine because you like the label and name? These three wines are...
A Little Known Consequence of VUI
As we are coming out of winter we begin to think about our summer travel plans. Many people don’t know, I am a Certified Travel Counselor and I owned a travel agency for 20 years. I always stressed purchasing travel insurance because you just never know. However,...
Merlot Under the Tuscan Sun
Sangiovese isn't the only grape growing under the Tuscan sun. There are many others like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. In fact Merlot is the 5th most planted grape in Italy and is doing exceptionally well at Ricasoli.. Francesco Ricasoli planted Merlot on a plot of...
Gran Selezione – Chianti Classico’s New Classification
There is a new classification in Chianti Classico and it’s called Gran Selezione. Honestly, during #Winestudio is the first time I heard about this classification and tasted the wines. So what is it and why is it the top classification out of the region. The Gran...
Chianti Classico – What You Need To Know
I’m sure when you reach for that bottle of Chianti to go with your Italian meal you don’t question the origins. You know it’s from the Chianti region and that is good enough for your pairing. Do you know the difference between Chianti Classico and Chianti Classico...
Your Guide to the Craft Beverage Producers in the Hudson Valley
