Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of Wine
Happy #NationalSangriaDay
Among all the hustle and bustle of December we have to take a moment and celebrate National Sangria Day. Sangria is a fun and festive beverage that began in Spain. During the 1964 Worlds Fair in New York, Spain introduced Sangria to the visitors and everyone loved...
Champagne 3 Ways
We are well into the holiday season and I’m sure there have been many bottles of Champagne popped and more to come. Every day is a good day to pop the cork on a bottle of Champagne and there are different styles of Champagne. How do you know which bottle...
Cabernet Franc East vs West
Cabernet Franc is one of my favorite grapes. I was first introduced to it as a stand alone varietal at Whitecliff Vineyards way back and immediately fell in love with it. What I liked best was the pepper burst on the finish. Cab Franc as it’s referred to...
Books for the Wine Lover this Holiday Season
Are you like me and feel like BAM it’s the holiday season and everything is rushed and crazy. You are trying to find that right gift for everyone on your list. As we are taking part in the holiday cheer and going to parties, shopping, January...
Winephabet Street F is for Furmint
Welcome to Winephabet Street F is for Furmint. Winephabet Street is a series where every month Lori Budd of Dracaena Wines and I work our way through the alphabet in exploring wine and wine regions. We learn about the history of the grape or...
Jordan Winery’s Big Heart
Jordan Winery has the corner on hospitality but they also have a big heart and give back to the community tremendously. It is so nice to see the love that goes into the community. I was invited to a private lunch by Lisa Mattson, Jordan...
Your Guide to the Craft Beverage Producers in the Hudson Valley
