Category: Care For A Drink?

I think Hudson Valley and the Alexander Valley should sister valleys, you know like sister cities. They both have a rich history, a deep connection to farming and both home to some very good wine makers. Both named after brave early settlers.

Some weeks ago UPS delivered a wonderful gift from one of Alexander Valley’s most beloved farmers, Tom Gore. A rustic wooden box filled with goodies and three of Tom’s exciting wines. It took us some time, waiting for the right moment to enjoy each bottle, and now the are done. Luckily these wines seem to be available on the east coast as we are anxious to enjoy them again. Continue reading Hudson Valley meets Alexander Valley and Tom Gore Wines

at the Random House “Off the Page”  event at Basilica in Hudson Hudson-Chatham and Tousey Winery poured and poured. Fabulous wines. 

Hudson-Chatham Winery

Tousey Winery

Near the magical commune of Sirmione in the province of Brescia, Lombardy, northern Italy, there is a wine region called Lugana where fervent winemakers produce exquisite white wines that bear this name.

We first visited this beautiful place and enjoyed the wine some 30 years ago, and have been longing to return ever since.  The wine however we have enjoyed often and had the exciting opportunity to taste many at an event at Eataly in New York where it is Lugana month until the end of July.  More Here

At Viscount Wine and Liquors this weekend we found three very good Luganas and bought two.  If you like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc, even unoaked Chardonnay you will love these wines.  More in “For the Love of Lugana” Continue reading We Love Lugana Wine,
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Wine in a box really makes sense, friendly to the earth,  reduces cost and are so convenient. A nice portable resealable box travels so nicely for a picnic.

Unfortunately, most box wines are not all that good. Sorry, no offence to those who like them.  I tasted these two reds, the Bota Box RedVolution a California blend and a true Italian, 100% Sangiovese. Both are available nearby, one I really liked. Continue reading How About a Box of Wine for Your Next Hudson Valley Picnic

The last time you had sherry was probably as an ingredient in a recipe. You may even have a bottle on a shelf somewhere.  May I make a suggestion? Throw that old bottle away, it is spoiled. Go to your nearest fine wine store and buy some good sherry, we recommend Artisan Wines in Beacon. Try a few, demi-sec or dry, you will love them.

This weekend in New York City is SherryFest, a huge event that celebrates and promotes the exciting resurgence of this wonderful but much maligned Spanish fortified wine. A wonderful drink that is enjoying a huge surge in popularity as many great sherry makers of old and new are turning out better and better quality. You can go to SherryFest or stop by Artisan for their Saturday tasting. Continue reading SherryFest Comes to Beacon at Artisan Wine Shop