by Debbie | Jan 16, 2019 | benmarl winery, hudson valley, hudson valley harvest, hudson valley wine, hudson valley wine awards
Back in October I spent the afternoon with Matt Spaccarelli and his partner Casey Erdmann along with their two beautiful children Maggie and Leon. Our day began at Benmarl Winery where I have seen Matt grow as a winemaker, vineyard manager and person from the time his...
by Debbie | Aug 17, 2017 | Sangria recipe
In preparing for the seminars I do at the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival I came across a brand called Liquid Altitude that produces FREEFALL Sangria in the Hudson Valley. For my seminars I prefer to use businesses that are at the festival, so when during my...
by Debbie | Jun 19, 2017 | hudson valley, hudson valley cabernet franc
My article below appears in the Spring 2017 of Hudson Valley Wine Magazine. The focus is visiting the Cabernet Franc producers of the Hudson Valley. Cabernet Franc is the Hudson Valley’s signature grape. Get out and taste some! For more one and three days...
by Debbie | Apr 24, 2017 | tapping the hudson valley
I can’t believe the day has finally come. I never thought I would be a published author. There is going to be a lot going on this week. My book Tapping the Hudson Valley is the complete guide to visiting the regions craft beverage producers and the sites along the...
by Debbie | Mar 16, 2017 | stoutridge vineyards
I stopped in an saw Steve and Kim over at Stoutridge Winery and checked out their new distilling operation. Steve is one of the most enthusiastic and passionate person when it comes to everything he does. Please listen to the podcast because my summary is nothing...
