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 | Aug 3, 2026 | wine
There are grapes that dominate wine lists, and then there are grapes waiting to be discovered. Jacquère firmly falls into the second category. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I love introducing wines that fly under the radar. Jacquère is one of...
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....
by Debbie | Jul 28, 2026 | Restaurant, wine
“Wine isn’t just another item on the menu. It’s part of the conversation, the celebration, and the memories we make around the table.” This week I read an article in *The Drinks Business * “US restaurants pushing wine markups to six times...
by Debbie | Jul 23, 2026 | cava, wine, Wine of the Week
If you had asked me years ago what I thought of Freixenet, I probably would have smiled and pictured that familiar black bottle of Cava sitting on the liquor store shelf. It was inexpensive, reliable, and, let’s be honest, one of those bottles many of us picked...
by Debbie | Jul 16, 2026 | gamay noir, White Gamay Noir, wine
There’s something special about ending the day on my front porch with a glass of wine in hand. This summer, my porch has become my favorite tasting room. It’s the perfect spot for people-watching, enjoying the evening breeze, and admiring my hydrangea bush...
