Hudson Valley Wine Goddess
Taking The Intimidation Out Of Wine
Celebrate Champagne Day
Tiny bubbles! Get ready....Friday, October 23 is Champagne Day!! Time to celebrate the tiny bubbles of Champagne. Remember Champagne can only be made in the Champagne region of France. The three grapes that are in Champagne are Chardonnay,...
Wine Word Wednesday: Primary Fermentation
Malbec: Limestone (Cahors) vs. Clay (Argentina)
The first thing you think about when you hear the word Malbec these days is Argentina. Well Malbec dates back some 2,000 years ago when it was known as "The Black Wine of Cahors" that's Cahors, France. While Argentina and Cahors Malbec are indeed the same grape,...
The 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...
Your Guide to the Craft Beverage Producers in the Hudson Valley
