Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of Wine
Why You Need to Drink Garnacha from Cariñena
Garnacha also called Grenache is the oldest and most widely planted red grape variety in the world. We know it as a wine from Spain, but it’s also grown in France, California and Australia. Garnacha is one of the world’s most planted grape and very undervalued....
2018 Holiday Gift Suggestions
It’s that time of year when we are all looking for the perfect or different gift for a friend, love one, Elfster or Secret Santa. While I don’t have all the answers as I struggle too, here are some suggestions to help you along. For the Cocktail Lover: We...
Introduction to Golden Bordeaux Wines
My first taste of Golden Bordeaux was with Sauternes two years ago when I walked into a Bordeaux tasting in New York City. Everyone was gathered at the many Bordeaux tables and in the back of the room was an area with 5 different Sauternes for tasting and...
Don’t Overlook Wines from the Abruzzo Region
Often times when I go into the wine shop to grab a bottle I will head towards what I know. If I’m cooking Italian I will look for Sangiovese. I was never quite sure about red wines with the d’Abruzzo label. I didn’t know much about the region or the...
Winephabet Street P is for Picpoul de Pinet
Welcome to Winephabet Street Season 1 Episode 16 P is for Picpoul de Pinet. Winephabet Street is a monthly series where Lori Budd of Draceana Wines and myself work our way through the alphabet exploring wine and wine regions on letter at a time. The show...
3 Red Wines to Pair with your Thanksgiving
When I think of Thanksgiving wine I usually think of white or Pinot Noir, but recently I’ve begun to think outside of the box. I’m getting bored with the originals. Don’t get me wrong, I love my Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but I like to try wines that are different,...
Your Guide to the Craft Beverage Producers in the Hudson Valley
