Dominique DeVito

About Dominique DeVito

Dominique DeVito is an owner of the Hudson-Chatham Winery in Ghent, NY. She was in magazine and book publishing in NYC, and has continued to write and edit. She had a regular column in the Register Star, and is delighted to be a regular contributor to Main Street Magazine. Dominique and her family are enchanted with Columbia County and all that the area has to offer, and her home and winery tasting room are full of books!

Domaine du Clos de Sixte Lirac

Welcome, 2024! For many, this month is about abstaining from wine and other alcoholic beverages as part of what is now officially known as Dry January. When anything that means something to you is given up, it shows you how […]

By Dominique DeVito|2024-01-11T10:00:44-05:00January 4th, 2024|Wine of the Week|

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF WINE – YAY OR NAY?

Happy New Year! Was yours celebrated with a glass of champagne at midnight? With a decadent dinner over which the hopes and dreams for 2023 were summarized and those for 2024 were discussed and agreed to with a toast, preferably with a glass of a bold red wine? For me, these traditions have marked my […]

By Dominique DeVito|2024-01-02T21:00:56-05:00January 2nd, 2024|Featured Article|

Veuve Cliquot and Moet Chandon

It’s time to bid 2023 goodbye and welcome in 2024. Champagne is a must. For me, there are a couple of stand-outs that are available everywhere. They are Veuve Cliquot and Moet Chandon. Go for the Brut of either or […]

By Dominique DeVito|2024-01-04T09:17:59-05:00December 27th, 2023|Wine of the Week|

Far Niente Chardonnay and Paulo Scavino Barolos

Merry Christmas! An occasion as merry and bright as this one calls for wines that are their own presents on the table. There are lots of them. I will offer mine, of course, and I’m sure your local wine store has recommendations that […]

By Dominique DeVito|2023-12-27T11:19:21-05:00December 21st, 2023|Wine of the Week|

Gruet Champagne

Parties, parties, parties! Such a great time of year to celebrate friends and family and the joy of the season. A wine that brings sparkle and smiles to any and all occasions is, of course, champagne! While true Champagne can only come from […]

By Dominique DeVito|2023-12-21T09:28:54-05:00December 14th, 2023|Wine of the Week|

Poinsettia Cocktail

I believe in having bottles of bubbly at the ready no matter the season, but at this time of making merry, it’s especially relevant. There are all kinds of fun cocktails you can make with sparkling wine. Here’s one that’s called a Poinsettia […]

By Dominique DeVito|2023-12-14T11:17:26-05:00December 7th, 2023|Wine of the Week|

GONE SLEDDIN’ – SOME OF THE BEST SLEDDING SPOTS IN OUR AREA

We all have love-hate relationships with aspects of the seasons, and so it goes with me and winter. My hesitation is brief when asked if I like winter. “No!” I exclaim. “It’s cold, it’s dark, and it seems to last forever.” And snow? If I see a flake in the forecast I shiver with worry […]

By Dominique DeVito|2023-12-01T19:02:51-05:00December 1st, 2023|Featured Article|

Barefoot Pinot Noir

Was it just a week ago we were gathering for Thanksgiving? I hope it was a blessed and happy day for all. If you’re feeling “spent” from the holiday, then Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday and – yes – the reality of […]

By Dominique DeVito|2023-12-06T14:24:08-05:00November 30th, 2023|Wine of the Week|

Beau Nouveau

It’s that time of year – the Beaujolais Nouveau is here! While this annual release is no longer the novelty it once was, it’s still cause for celebration, and this year’s vintage is tres, tres bon (very, very good). Being in the biz, I got a […]

By Dominique DeVito|2023-11-30T08:48:18-05:00November 16th, 2023|Wine of the Week|

Tackitt Family Vineyards 2021 Gewurtztraminer

With Veteran’s Day falling on Sunday, November 11 this year, my thoughts for wine turned to wineries started or run by veterans. I couldn’t think of any in the Hudson Valley, off-hand, and a Google search didn’t help. I did find an article from Wine Enthusiast […]

By Dominique DeVito|2023-11-16T14:26:11-05:00November 9th, 2023|Wine of the Week|