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!

Tis the Season

Tis the season of Rudolph, and what a great little reindeer he is. Sweet and innocent. Cute. Who doesn’t like Rudolph?

But today I want to talk about Donner. Donner is Rudolph’s dad – and his coach, and the lead reindeer of Santa’s sleigh. He’s focused and formidable. Well, I found a wine that’s deserving of […]

By |2021-12-16T14:55:11-05:00December 16th, 2021|Wine of the Week|

Turkey Time Wine

If you live anywhere near Le Caviste in Stanfordville, NY, go there for Thanksgiving wine suggestions.

If Antoine proposes the Irnacy – a red wine – don’t question his judgment.

He shared with me that it’s one of the favorite wines he has in the store, and when I tasted it, I understood why. It’s an outstanding […]

By |2021-11-24T09:34:12-05:00November 24th, 2021|Wine of the Week|

Go with Beau

Yes, the 2021 vintage of Beaujolais Nouveau has arrived!!

The release of the young wine from Burgundy on the third Thursday of November has been an occasion for anticipation and celebration in France and now around the world since the 1950s. The Nouveau is the first release of wine made from this year’s harvest of Gamay […]

By |2021-11-19T12:16:27-05:00November 19th, 2021|Wine of the Week|

My Prima Primitivo

Truth be told, Italian wines confuse me the way French wines confuse most. Barolo, Barbararesco, Montepulciano, Ripasso – lots of Os that always left me feeling like “Oh No, I don’t get it!”

It was with some trepidation, then, that I opened a bottle of Primitivo, not really knowing what to expect. It was one of […]

By |2021-11-04T12:25:32-04:00November 4th, 2021|Wine of the Week|

A Wine Store You Can Sink Your Teeth Into

“A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine.”

No wonder that it was a Frenchman who is credited with declaring this obvious truth. One could argue that the Italians are equally obsessed with wine and food, and that, yes, it’s a universal thing (it is!). But I’m partial to the French, so Brillat-Savarin’s quote […]

By |2021-11-11T16:34:34-05:00October 29th, 2021|Monthly Entrepreneur|

Apple Season

It’s apple season, and that means apple pie.

I started thinking about all the possibilities for pairings with this most American of desserts. So many wines came to mind that I realized there’s no “right” answer when it comes down to it, and the anticipation is part of the pleasure.

Riesling, though, is a stand-out choice. It’s […]

By |2021-11-10T14:58:45-05:00October 28th, 2021|Wine of the Week|

A Thought

It’s the end of another month. A time for reflection on a season past and the colder months to come. In this mood, I came across a passage from the critic Terry Theise’s book, Reading Between the Wines that I wanted to share for your enjoyment.

“Wine is like a shy dog. Lunge for it and […]

By |2021-10-08T13:39:13-04:00October 8th, 2021|Wine of the Week|

America’s Oldest Winery

If you’ve never been to Brotherhood Winery in Washingtonville, in nearby Orange County, NY, put it on your itinerary for this fall. Not only are the wines well worth the visit, but the winery is steeped in history. Yes, America’s Oldest Winery is indeed right here in […]

By |2021-10-15T08:51:45-04:00September 29th, 2021|Featured Article|

Fall is in the Air

Fall festivals are everywhere, and that means apples!

If you’re looking to pair a wine with an apple pie or crisp, consider something that will complement the sweetness and the slight tartness of the dessert. A semi-dry Riesling is a great choice.

The Finger Lakes are famous for making great wines from that grape, so go local […]

By |2021-09-23T11:47:32-04:00September 23rd, 2021|Wine of the Week|

Fall is Here

I’m caught up in the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and the onset of fall, and I need a BIG red wine.

Something deep. Something dark. Something soothing. Something velvety.

There’s nothing more appropriate than The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon from California’s Napa Valley.

From the moment it hits the glass you’re in deep, with […]

By |2021-09-09T14:21:44-04:00September 9th, 2021|Wine of the Week|
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