by Debbie | Mar 25, 2013 | baco noir, benmarl winery
2009 Benmarl Baco (sorry for the lousy shot) The more I drink Baco the more I like it. The more it ages the better it gets. This 2009 Baco had aromas of sour cherry, raspberry and a bit of smoke. On the palate I enjoyed black raspberry, tart cherry, and tobacco. The...
by Debbie | Mar 18, 2013 | Hudson valley cassis, hudson valley wine
I’ve been collecting Cassis from the various producers in the Hudson Valley. I lined them all up and invite you to the tasting. To me Cassis is Cassis and should have certain aromas. Tastes do vary. Just as I finished up the video my husband Paul walks in. I...
by Debbie | Feb 18, 2013 | hudson valley wine, hudson valley wine magazine
Linda Pierro and Robert Bedford founders of Hudson Valley Wine Magazine made a guest appearance on iWine Radio. They talk about why they started Hudson Valley Wine Magazine and the history of the Hudson River Valley AVA. Did you know that Hudson River Valley AVA was...
by Debbie | Feb 11, 2013 | clinton vineyards, hudson valley wine, seyval naturel, traditional method
I spent one morning this winter with Chris Stewart the winemaker at Clinton Vineyards. He was performing the last step of the classic methode champenois or traditional method of sparkling wine production of their Seyval Naturel. Before my visit the wine has gone...
by Debbie | Dec 27, 2012 | Brimstone Hill Vineyards, Champagne Barons De Rothschild, hudson valley wine, hudson valley wine goddess, nostrano vineyards, Rutini Wines, Trumpeter wines
So often I get caught up with the blogging that I don’t take time to reflect and look at the year in review. I am humbled to know that many of you seek out some of the noted selections I review and enjoy the wine. I want to thank Tyler Philp for inspiring me...
