As the weather and seasons change, consumers seize the opportunity to enjoy what wine experts call seasonal wines. However, I am of the belief that wines do not have to be seasonal in nature. I enjoy food-friendly, versatile wines that fit all seasons. From classic varieties like Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Riesling to […]
Tag: New York
Hudson-Chatham Winery Chelois
A couple of years ago, I had a wine moment with Hudson-Chatham Winery’s Chelois. It remains today one of the most versatile and unforgettable food wines I have ever tasted, perfect for holiday meals and beyond. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Hudson-Chatham Winery in Troy, New York
A lifetime ago, when I was a community college professor who knew nothing about wine, I was contemplating a move to New York. I interviewed for a job at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York. I stayed overnight there and thought it was such a great little city. I jumped at the opportunity […]
The Red Hook Winery
As my companion and I approached the address of The Red Hook Winery, which is located in a popular, growing warehouse district of Brooklyn, we had to pay close attention to the signage so as to not get lost. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
2011 Lieb Cellars Reserve Blanc de Blancs: My Lake Tahoe Wine of the Moment
The first weekend of May 2017, I finally crossed Lake Tahoe off my bucket list with my first trip there. It seemed only fitting to celebrate my inaugural visit with a sparkling wine. Instead of choosing Champagne or a California sparkling wine, my usual go-tos, I selected the 2011 Lieb Cellars Reserve Blanc de Blancs […]
2016 Bridge Lane Chardonnay: My Wine of the Moment and Beth’s Smart Sip
The 2016 Bridge Lane Chardonnay (Lieb Vineyard, North Fork of Long Island, New York), produced and bottled by Lieb Cellars under their second label, is everything I love about chardonnay: clean, crisp, dry, and pure. Oakless fermentation and aging allows the bright, tart and zingy acidity to shine. Imagine biting into a crunchy, green apple, […]
Hudson-Chatham Tannersville
In August 2015, before I was an American Winery Guide correspondent, I spent a day visiting Hudson-Chatham Winery, Columbia County, New York’s first winery. It was a fantastic experience, and I wrote about that day on my website. A month later, I began writing for AWG. It was only a matter of time before I […]
Hudson-Chatham Baco Noir
Baco Noir can be made in a variety of styles, from Bordeaux style to Burgundian, but I fell in love with the latter, lighter style made by Hudson-Chatham Winery in Ghent, New York… *CLICK HERE TO READ*
In My Glass: East Coast and West Coast in the House
My life as I know it is about to change for one month. I am preparing to process the largest wine club I have ever managed. It means long hours and long work weeks. I am putting my personal life on hold for at least two to four weeks to see this through successfully, so if […]
The One: 2013 Hudson-Chatham Chelois
*This post is my entry for #MWWC21, Monthly Wine Writing Challenge 21: Pairing. Details can be found at this link. Voting begins Tuesday, December 8 and ends Monday, December 14.* In August 2015, I had the good fortune of visiting Hudson-Chatham Winery, Columbia County New York’s first winery, founded in 2006 by Carlo and Dominique […]
