by Debbie | Sep 11, 2007 | Uncategorized
Congratulation Ben and Phyllis Feder owners of Clinton Vineyards on their 30th harvest. Ben is the oldest active winery owner in New York. I had the opportunity to have my booth next to him during the 2006 Bounty of the Hudson. I won’t tell you his age, but...
by Debbie | Sep 9, 2007 | Uncategorized
It’s not to late to visit the Hudson Valley Wine Fest at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds today. I attended yesterday and it was fantastic! There are over 50 wineries from the Hudson Valley and Finger Lakes wine region. I got a special treat from Thirsty Owl...
by Debbie | Sep 5, 2007 | Uncategorized
Not only are we in the Hudson Valley experiencing an early harvest…so are many regions throughout the world.The grapes in the Lazio region, around Rome, are ripening at least 20 days early. And in the northern regions of Veneto and Trentino, the grapes were...
by Debbie | Sep 4, 2007 | Uncategorized
This weekend is the annual Hudson Valley Wine Fest. This year the festival has moved and it will be at the Dutchess County Fair Grounds. A great move by festival organizers! Last year we had a thunder storm that blew in the sides of the tent. What a mess!This year...
by Debbie | Sep 2, 2007 | Uncategorized
The New York Wine & Grape Foundation says the 2007 GRAPE CROP looks big and good at this time, though the most crucial period occurs in the next two months during the harvest and crush. New York Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is estimating 180,000 tons of...
by Debbie | Aug 29, 2007 | Uncategorized
As you go wine tasting in the Hudson Valley you will run across a white wine called “Hudson Heritage White.” This wine is available at many of the wineries. Although the same name, each winery will craft their own version of “Hudson Heritage...
