Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of WineMemorial Day Graduation Party Wines
Memorial Day - the weekend we all wait for in the winter as it signals the beginning of the summer season. This Memorial Day will be a busy one. My daughter graduated from college with her MBA in Hospitality and we are throwing a party at the beach house. (Pic above...
On the Radio with Marie & Ed
I am very lucky to say that sometimes it pays to have dual residency. I split my time between the Hudson Valley and Cape May, NJ. I met Marie and Ed at a Slow-Food dinner a few years back and we've been friends since then. When my book got published they asked me if...
It’s not all about Malbec: The Two Cabs or Achaval-Ferrer
When I think if wines from Argentina I automatically think Malbec as probably you do. Today, Argentina produces more than Malbec, like Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, the two Cabs. Last month during our #winestudio session we got introduced to Achaval-Ferrer’s...
I Could Have Been In Ribera del Duero with Jose Moro…
But instead I was stuck in New York City grid lock for 4 hours after having lunch with Jose just to go 2 miles to the Holland Tunnel. Total time to get home was 6.5 hours, and I could have been in Spain in that amount of time! Lunch and an opportunity to meet with...
Thank You
I want to thank everyone who came out for my book launch this past weekend. You all made it a success! Thank you Lydia at Dutch's Spirits for hosting the event. I am so lucky to have wonderful friends and family. My daughter took a break from studying for finals and...
The Indigenous Grapes of Anatolia
You are probably wondering, where is Anatolia? Anatolia is referred to as the western part of Asian. We know it as modern day Turkey. It is said that Anatolia is the birthplace of wine. There are approximately 1200 varieties of grapes that are indigenous to the...