Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of WineWine Review: Pizza and Chionetti
“This wine is made for food”, the first words out of Paul’s mouth with a piece of prosciutto and a sip of the 2013 Chionetti San Luigi Dogliani DOCG. The proscuitto ended up on our pizza with other Italian meats. The wine, well it was a perfect pairing. The 2013...
Napa by Appointment: Bell Wine Cellars
I recently spent a few days in Napa before heading to the bay area for a party. Every stop we made was pre-arrange by appointment. This is a wonderful way to experience the wineries! There was no cattle call, making your way to the tasting room bar and the people...
Handprints from the Vineyard
My UPS driver brings me many boxes with wine in it, but this box was different! It was from The Meeker Vineyard for the next #winestudio program and I opened it with the help of my 7 year old neighbor who happened to be over. Lily is seven and knows nothing about...
Stoutridge Winery to Open Distillery
I stopped in an saw Steve and Kim over at Stoutridge Winery and checked out their new distilling operation. Steve is one of the most enthusiastic and passionate person when it comes to everything he does. Please listen to the podcast because my summary is nothing...
Millbrook Vineyard & Winery’s John Graziano Wins “Grower Award”
I am so lucky to be involved with the Hudson Valley wine industry. It’s moments like this that I feel so fortunate, and it’s when I’m honoring someone that it brings tears to my eyes. John Graziano has been Millbrook Vineyard & Winery’s winemaker and vineyard...
Living the American Dream: Ordaz Family Wines
People immigrate to the United States to “live the American Dream,” I know that is what my grandfather did immigrating from Hungary in the 1920’s and that is what Jesus (Chuy) Ordaz did in the 70’s. One day you’ll make it, the border patrol told Jesus Ordaz and double...