Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of Wine
A Look into the Indigenous Grape Variety from Crete the Kotsifali Grape
The Kotsifali grape is an indigenous red grape variety from the Greek island of Crete. This grape is essential to many Cretan wines and is highly prized for its unique qualities.It is known for producing wines with medium to full body and moderate acidity. The grape...
Earth Day, Veramonte Winery, and the Power of Organic Grapes
Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22nd, is dedicated to increasing awareness of our planet's environmental issues and promoting positive change. The event, first celebrated in 1970, has since become a global movement. Every year, people worldwide come together...
The Unique and Rare Jampal Grape: Exploring Portugal’s Hidden Gem
The Jampal grape, also known as Jampel or Malvasia Fina de Jampal, is a unique and rare grape variety native to Portugal. It is believed to have originated in the Douro Valley region. It is predominantly grown in the Terras do Dão region, located in the country's...
Exploring Victoria’s Wine Regions: From the Cool climates of Yarra Valley to the Rich Reds of Heathcote
Victoria is one of the most diverse regions in Australia, and it is well-known for producing some of the best wines in the country. Victoria is home to 800 wineries in 21 different wine regions, each with unique characteristics and wine styles. Swiss, French and...
Winephabet Street: The Isabella Grape
In this episode of Winephabet Street, we learned about the Isabella grape with Stephen Casscles, a viticulturist and winemaker from New York's Hudson Valley. His project is Hudson Valley Heritage Wines where he works with indigenous, native or historically notable...
Merlot: The Forgotten Grape, LET”S GIVE IT SOME LOVE
Have you heard about Merlot lately? I look for it on winelists and don’t see it. It’s not prominent in wine stores…So I ask “what has happened to Merlot? Merlot has been around for centuries. I think it’s not as popular for one, due to the success of Sideways and the...
Your Guide to the Craft Beverage Producers in the Hudson Valley
