What a glorious stretch of weather we’re having – the abundance of sunshine is perfect for sangria!

This week, I’m sharing recipes for sangria that truly “sparkle,” because they’re made with sparkling wine. Bubbly is enjoying increased popularity, and it’s available in many affordable options. When you’re pouring it over fruit for sangria, choose something under […]

We made a lot of different kinds of sangria over the years at the Hudson-Chatham Winery Sangria Festival.

Year after year, THE most popular selection was one of the sweeter sangrias, a Strawberry Lemonade Blush sangria. It was also hugely popular for bridal showers. Now you too can discover why you and your guests will be […]

For this, our second weekend in August, I’m sharing two recipes for sangria made with red wine. This is traditional sangria, and it is THE perfect beverage for a summer cookout or picnic, also features bowls of fresh guacamole with chips, grilled shrimp, barbeque or burgers, and fiery salsa for slathering on anything and everything.

Now […]

What do you get when you add fresh fruit to wine? Deliciousness and beauty in your favorite beverage – flavors that just don’t fit into the simple yet pleasing word “sangria.” Doesn’t just saying sangria make your mouth water? Mine, too!!

Here are two favorites that will satisfy you in so many ways, and they’re made […]

My brother and sister-in-law are Italophiles. Serious Italophiles.

It was years ago that they introduced me to a wine that I now associate with summertime: Vinho Verde. This is a Portuguese wine that’s named after the region in which it’s produced, which extends from the Portuguese-Spanish border in the north down to the Atlantic coast.

This wine […]

The slow narrowing of our daylight hours feels particularly ominous in light of current events

*ugh*

Thank goodness for WINE.

So, here we are in mid-July still with a few glorious summer days left to enjoy. Outdoor picnics are the best this time of year, when the produce is fresh and bountiful. Stock up at your farmer’s market, […]

What do you write about in the wake of your country’s birthday party AND your editor’s birthday?

A way to keep the celebrations going, of course!

I couldn’t think of a finer bottle to toast exception with than my all-time favorite champagne, Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label. There are […]

It’s a week in which it would be nice to be far, far away. Books can take you there, of course, but so can foods and beverages – like wine!

I’ve confessed before that I shop by labels. The Wolftrap caught my eye for its dramatic central image that really asks you to engage with it. […]

Summer is officially here, and now that New York is opening up and outdoor gatherings in safe sizes are okay again, it’s a great time to hit the road and discover something new in your back yard.

At Stable Gate Farm Winery in Castleton-on-Hudson, Val Feldman and her team are growing French-American hybrid grapes to make […]

I’m so glad we’re in Rosé season.

I love to “drink pink,” and there are so many wonderful rosés in stores these days.

As I was shopping – by label, I’ll admit – in the rosé section, a bottle jumped right out at me and I couldn’t resist buying it. I brought it home and put it […]