Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of WineThe Oracle – Miner Family Vineyards
Miner Family Winery is located on the Silverado Trail in Oakville, CA. I can't tell you how many times I've driven past them and wanted to stop. For some reason it just didn't fit into our schedule. As I write this my mind has taken me to driving north on...
Wine Word Wednesday: Viniculture
Tempranillo and Dominican Cigar Pairing
There is nothing like a good glass of wine and a cigar. That's the case if you are my husband. I will confess, I have tried the cigar thing but it just isn't me. When I was at the Hudson Valley Wine Festival a gentleman came up to me and wanted to discuss wine...
A Night With Anna (de Codorniu Brut NV)
I spent a great night with Anna. Anna de Codorniu Brut, NV a Cava, which is a sparkling wine from the Penedés region of Catalonia, Spain. It was a fine evening with a fantastic Cava. A little background on Cava and the Codorniu brand. Cava is a sparkling...
Wine Word Wednesday: Viticulture
Hudson Valley Native Ashley Routson Publishes “The Beer Wench’s Guide to Craft Beer”
Ashley Routson grew up in Montgomery, NY and attended Valley Central schools. After high school she attended Ohio State. It was after she graduated, while she was studying for her Sommelier test that I met her. I have to say I am so VERY PROUD of her....