by Debbie | Aug 6, 2026 | benmarl winery, hudson valley winery, hudson valley wines, wine, Wine of the Week
After spending an afternoon canning pickles, standing over a hot stove, sterilizing jars, watching the clock for processing time. By the end of it, I wasn’t looking for anything fancy. Just a glass of something good to help me unwind. I reached for the 2024...
by Debbie | May 14, 2026 | benmarl winery, hudson valley wine, wine, Wine of the Week
There are certain wines that go great with food and also as summer sippers. Benmarl’s Seyval Blanc is one of them I pulled Benmarl Winery’s 2024 Estate Grown Seyval Blanc to go with my Santa Fe Day Boat Scallops (yes, I got them from Scallop Shack Farms right...
by Debbie | Mar 9, 2025 | benmarl winery, hudson valley wine, wine
On a recent visit to Benmarl Winery, I had the honor of presenting them with the Best in Show award from the Hudson Valley Wine and Spirits Competition for their outstanding Semi Sweet Riesling. This well-deserved accolade highlights the dedication and...
by Debbie | Jan 16, 2019 | benmarl winery, hudson valley, hudson valley harvest, hudson valley wine, hudson valley wine awards
Back in October I spent the afternoon with Matt Spaccarelli and his partner Casey Erdmann along with their two beautiful children Maggie and Leon. Our day began at Benmarl Winery where I have seen Matt grow as a winemaker, vineyard manager and person from the time his...
by Debbie | Nov 10, 2016 | benmarl winery, hundson valley
Many people know Matt Spaccarelli as the winemaker at Benmarl Winery in Marlboro, New York. What you may not know that he and his partner Casey started Fjord Vineyards just a stone throw away. This year at the Hudson Valley Wine & Spirits Competition Fjord...
by Debbie | May 2, 2013 | benmarl winery, hudson valley wine country, millbrook winery, whitecliff vineyard and winery
Now that Spring has finally arrived we are itching to hop in the car and go wine tasting. Travel with me as I travel through Hudson Valley Wine Country. I’ll take you to Millbrook Vineyards and Winery, Whitecliff Vineyard and Winery and Benmarl Winery.Enjoy the...
