Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of Wine
Winephabet Street E is for Etna
This month on Winephabet Street Lori and I explored the Mt Etna region of Italy for the letter E. I had a great presentation all prepared and then my 18 month old Lenovo computer crashed. I wasn’t a happy camper and tried to recreate what I had put...
Prosecco Fermented in the Bottle
I always thought Prosecco was tank fermented which is called Charmat method and besides the grapes that is what set Prosecco apart from Champagne. I was incorrect because 5% of Prosecco is made with the second fermentation done in the bottle...
Have You Tasted White Pinot Noir?
You most likely haven’t tasted a White Pinot Noir. I know I didn’t until I tasted Left Coast Cellars White Pinot Noir last year. I always thought Pinot Noir was red, a beautiful light garnet color with the aromas and flavors of strawberries and...
3 Ways to Enjoy Wines of Chile
Three wines, three memories and that is how wine should be enjoyed. With Chile’s fast growing wine region and we’ll explore two producers Ventisquero, and Valdivieso. We’ll take a look at a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Sparkling Rosé and a Sauvignon...
Napa – Sonoma Fires and How You Can Help
This has been a tough week. Last Monday when I woke up to messages all over Facebook about the fires and areas to be evacuated I was upset. But as the day progressed every time I logged into Facebook it got worse. I was beyond words…I had tears in my eyes,...
Book Review: Crush – A Wine Thriller by Jennifer M. Fraser
There is nothing like a good read at the beach or on a rainy afternoon. I love to read, but life has been so busy these days, that it has taken me a good 2 months to read this wine thriller Crush. It is not for lack of interest. I began the...
Your Guide to the Craft Beverage Producers in the Hudson Valley
