by Debbie | Aug 11, 2026 | hudson valley wine competition, hudson valley wine festival, wine
Some events become traditions. Others become part of your life. For me, the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival is both. This year marks the festival’s 25th Anniversary, and I couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this incredible milestone. I’ve...
by Debbie | Aug 6, 2026 | benmarl winery, hudson valley winery, hudson valley wines, wine, Wine of the Week
After spending an afternoon canning pickles, standing over a hot stove, sterilizing jars, watching the clock for processing time. By the end of it, I wasn’t looking for anything fancy. Just a glass of something good to help me unwind. I reached for the 2024...
by Debbie | Jul 16, 2026 | gamay noir, White Gamay Noir, wine
There’s something special about ending the day on my front porch with a glass of wine in hand. This summer, my porch has become my favorite tasting room. It’s the perfect spot for people-watching, enjoying the evening breeze, and admiring my hydrangea bush...
by Debbie | Jun 2, 2026 | wine
If your summer wine rotation has gotten a little predictable—same Sauvignon Blanc, same rosé, same chilled Chardonnay on repeat—I want to introduce you to the grape that is officially my June Grape of the Month: Rkatsiteli. Yes, that’s a mouthful. Don’t worry, the...
by Debbie | May 21, 2026 | wine
Last May I was up in the Finger Lakes and had a wonderful tasting at Weis Vineyards and come home with about a case of wine. One of those bottles was the 2021 Weis Cabernet Franc. I opened it the other night to pair with a steak dinner, and boy was it a pairing! Let...
