Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of Wine
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...
Winephabet Street Season 2 Episode 4 – D is for Dornfelder
Welcome to Winephabet Street Season 2 Episode 4 D is for Dornfelder. 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...
13 Brunello and Rosso Di Montalcino Wines to Look For
Last Monday I attended a Brunello tasting at Gotham Hall in New York City. I have to tell you, aside from the wine tasting, I am very lucky because these tasting are held is some of the historic and beautiful meeting spaces in the city. Gotham Hall was constructed in...
Get Magical on Valentine’s Day with Franciacorta
When I hear the word Franciacorta I think of the movie “Princess Diaries” and the country of Genovia. Something about that movie is magical to me, just like Franciacorta is magical, the name, pronouncation and the sparkling wine. No I’ve never been to the Franciacorta...
Your Guide to the Craft Beverage Producers in the Hudson Valley
