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...
by Debbie | Mar 25, 2013 | baco noir, benmarl winery
2009 Benmarl Baco (sorry for the lousy shot) The more I drink Baco the more I like it. The more it ages the better it gets. This 2009 Baco had aromas of sour cherry, raspberry and a bit of smoke. On the palate I enjoyed black raspberry, tart cherry, and tobacco. The...
by Debbie | Mar 25, 2013 | baco noir, benmarl winery
2009 Benmarl Baco (sorry for the lousy shot)The more I drink Baco the more I like it. The more it ages the better it gets. This 2009 Baco had aromas of sour cherry, raspberry and a bit of smoke.On the palate I enjoyed black raspberry, tart cherry, and tobacco....
by Debbie | Sep 12, 2012 | babydoll southdown sheep, bashakill vineyards, benmarl winery
Two wineries in the Hudson Valley, BashaKill Vineyards and Benmarl Winery are using Babydoll Southdown Sheep to manage weeds and fertilize their vineyards. It’s their effort to use more organic fertilizers and the sheep help with the weeding and aeration of the...
