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Raise a Glass to 25 Years of the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival

Raise a Glass to 25 Years of the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival

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...
Wine of the Week: Benmarl 2024 Estate Grown Chardonnay

Wine of the Week: Benmarl 2024 Estate Grown Chardonnay

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...
Wine of the Week: Fjord Vineyards 2025 Hudson River Region White Gamay Noir

Wine of the Week: Fjord Vineyards 2025 Hudson River Region White Gamay Noir

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...
June’s Grape of the Month: Rkatsiteli — The 8,000-Year-Old Wine Built for Summer

June’s Grape of the Month: Rkatsiteli — The 8,000-Year-Old Wine Built for Summer

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...
Wine of the Week: Weis Vineyards 2021 Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc

Wine of the Week: Weis Vineyards 2021 Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc

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...
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