by Debbie | Jan 8, 2026 | cava, wine
I’m thrilled to share a milestone in my wine journey—I’ve officially passed the Cava Educator Class and received my Cava Educator Certificate from the Cava Academy. If you know me, you know I’ve always had a soft spot for sparkling wine, and Cava holds a very special...
by Debbie | Oct 29, 2025 | wine
Starting a winery isn’t for the faint of heart—and David Sheldon, owner of Hampton Roads Winery in Surry County, Virginia, knows that better than anyone. After 25 years running a plastics factory in Massachusetts, David and his wife, Diane—a research chemist—decided...
by Debbie | Jun 3, 2013 | american fruits, american fruits apple liqueur, hudson valley wine goddess, Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery
American Fruits Distillery is a branch of Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery. In 2001 Warwick Valley Winery received a grant from the State of New York and imported a steam fired German Copper Still. In 2002 they became the first licensed distillery in the...
by Debbie | May 30, 2013 | Cremant D' Alsace, hudson valley wine goddess, Lucien Albrecht Brut Rose Cremant
It was one of the few beautiful March weekends and I was having what is becoming a yearly get together with friends from high school. I do the cooking and smoke a turkey, it like Thanksgiving but not with all the hustle and bustle that comes in November.In celebration...
by Debbie | May 28, 2013 | Bonterra Wine, chardonnay, hudson valley wine goddess
Since 1993 Bonterra has been producing wine from 100% organic grapes. For those wondering what that means, they use certified organic practices, which include composting, cover crops and biodiversity.All of their wines must pass Demeter Certification before it can...
