by Debbie | Sep 10, 2026 | Kerner, wine, Wine of the Week
Editor’s Note This will be the last Wine of the Week for September. I’m heading off on a two-week adventure through Switzerland and Austria, and I can’t wait to see and taste what I discover along the way! You can follow my travels on Instagram and Facebook, where...
by Debbie | Sep 3, 2026 | gavi, wine, Wine of the Week
Sometimes the best wine pairings are the ones you don’t think too hard about. As summer winds down, Paul and I headed over to The Dock in West Wildwood to support one of our former employees, Monica, who is working there for the season. It was great to see her—and we...
by Debbie | Aug 29, 2026 | wine, Wine of the Week
I’m a little late with Wine of the Week this week, but for good reason. I was traveling to visit a friend I grew up with, and then came home to babysit my three-year-old granddaughter. Sometimes life gets in the way of wine — although I’d argue wine fits rather nicely...
by Debbie | Aug 20, 2026 | sauvignon blanc, wine, Wine of the Week
Yes, I have taken up pickleball. I already play tennis and ping pong, and I find pickleball falls somewhere in the middle. My biggest challenge? Remembering not to give the ball my big tennis swing. Pickleball calls for a little more restraint and finesse. Which got...
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 | Jul 30, 2026 | wine, Wine of the Week, Xarel·lo
If you’ve ever enjoyed a glass of Cava, chances are you’ve tasted Xarel·lo—even if you didn’t realize it. Xarel·lo is one of the three traditional grapes that form the backbone of Spain’s classic sparkling wine, alongside Macabeo and Parellada....
