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 | Jul 24, 2024 | Dr Frank Wines, Dr Konstantin Frank, wine, winephabet street
So excited about this episode of Winephabet Street. We are exploring the letter ‘R’ with one of the wine world’s hidden gems, the Rkatsiteli grape. This ancient varietal, which hails from the storied vineyards of Georgia, offers a captivating blend...
by Debbie | Jun 8, 2023 | wine
It’s no secret, I started out 2023 with the realization I’m turning 60 (I don’t feel it) and life is going by fast. It is time to start living it!! In this Turning 30 Twice Tour, I am discovering more of what New York wine country offers beyond the Hudson Valley, and...
by Debbie | Jul 7, 2021 | new york wine, wine
New York is home to some wonderful vineyards and wineries. Spread across seven AVAs there are 471 wineries covering 35,000 acres of vineyards and many different microclimates. There are many different grapes grown throughout New York State and Rosé wines are made with...
by Debbie | Apr 10, 2019 | new york wine
I love New York Wines! I am not saying that because I’m a New Yorker, I’m saying that because I have seen how the industry as a whole has improved the last 20 years. At the end of March, I attended NYDrinksNY, a trade tasting that was held in the Rainbow Room in New...
