by Debbie | Aug 18, 2026 | new york wines, uncork your mind, wine
Kyle Mizuno traded Napa Cabernet for cold-climate hybrids—and found himself learning winemaking all over again. When we talk about New York wine, the Finger Lakes and Long Island usually get most of the attention. I, of course, will always remind you about the...
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...
