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 | Feb 11, 2025 | wine, winephabet street
In our latest episode of Winephabet Street, we journey into the fascinating world of Usakhelauri, a rare and treasured grape from the country of Georgia. Known for its intense color, natural sweetness, and minimal production, this wine is a true gem for wine...
by Debbie | Feb 1, 2025 | whitecliff vineyard and winery, wine
While labeling bottles for the Hudson Valley Wine Competition in September, I stumbled upon a wine that immediately piqued my curiosity—Whitecliff’s 2022 Non-Intervention Pinot Noir. The name itself made me pause. Non-Intervention? What exactly did that mean? How...
by Debbie | Dec 18, 2024 | traminette, wine, winephabet street
If you missed the live episode of Winephabet Street’s this month we talked all about Traminette, Our guest was Michael Migliore, owner and winemaker of Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery. Michael brought 45 years of winemaking expertise to the table, providing...
by Debbie | Nov 8, 2024 | port, wine
In a recent interview, Carla Tiago, one of the talented winemakers from the historic Kopke 1638 Port House, shared insights into the storied tradition and innovation behind one of Portugal’s most celebrated port houses. Established in 1638, Kopke has pioneered the art...
by Debbie | Oct 29, 2024 | wine
In this latest episode of Uncork Your Mind, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Shawn Pearce from Familia Vicente Pearce, a unique winery that bridges the cultures of Buffalo, New York, and Mendoza, Argentina. Shawn shared his inspiring story of how he met his...
