Neverstill Chenin Blanc
I received copies of the November issue of Main Street Magazine in the mail the other day, and among the many other great reads, I saw the piece I wrote about Neverstill Wines. It inspired me to open one of the bottles […]
Neverstill Winery: When wine speaks to more than grapes
There’s a reason the phrase In Vino Veritas has endured since its attribution to the Greek historian, Herodotus, in the fifth century BC. About 600 years later, it’s credited to the Roman philosopher and naturalist Pliny the Elder, who used the exact phrase in Book 14 of his tome, Naturalis Historia. What does it mean?
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Finca Barbera Time Waits for No One
I finally tried a wine that I harbored a prejudice toward, and I have to confess to becoming a fan. And just in time for the holiday that’s just around the corner, Halloween. The wine is Finca Barbera’s Time Waits for No One. It’s […]
Daou Cabernet
In a wine education class recently, I was able to try two amazing Cabernet Sauvignons from Paso Robles in California. Both are made by wineries that staked their claims to what was possible in Paso way before it became as popular as it is today. They are […]
J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot
Hello, October! For this first weekend of the month, I’m thinking a red wine that’s super-smooth, with big fruit notes and a plump nose, lots to keep me coming back, but not too much to challenge me. I’m thinking a nice Merlot. I’m going for the J Lohr […]
Get lost, then get to work
Back in February, I decided it was time to rekindle the art spark for myself. I was a studio art major in college (way back when!), and while I’ve retained an active interest in art, I have not consistently practiced making art. Regular efforts over the years left me feeling frustrated and definitely “not good […]
Neverstill Winery
I finally went to the Neverstill Winery tasting room on Warren Street in Hudson this past weekend. Not only are the wines wonderful, the space is gorgeous and the tasting room staff makes the experience personal and engaging. I liked all the wines, from a Cayuga PetNat to variations on Riesling to […]
Cote Mas Cremant De Limoux Brut
I’m a sucker for sparkling wine. It’s celebratory no matter what’s going on. It’s food-friendly no matter what you’re eating. As Dom Perignon said all those years ago, “I am drinking the stars.” Having just returned from a very special wedding, I’m keeping the vibe going this weekend with this beautiful wine: the rose […]
Mer Soleil Chardonnay
Now that it’s September we’re in a fall state of mind, but it’s looking pretty summery this weekend. Here’s a bottle that will keep the warm summertime vibe […]
TurnPark Art Space
Above: A sculpture of Don Quixote by Nikolai Silis was one of the first pieces installed at the quarry-turned-art park, and remains on permanent exhibition.
September and October are months made for getting outside. The hottest days are (almost) behind us, and the shorter, cooler days are still on the horizon. The air is […]