What a weird summer so far! The perfect wine for Summer 2023 is Sabba Vineyard’s CabFranc, Twisted Love. I mean, the weather has been totally twisted – one day roasting the next pouring. Twisted Love wine, however, goes with whatever direction you’re flowing, and does it with panache and a full palate. Sabba Vineyard is […]
I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July. Poolside is the place to be this time of year, and a crisp, cold white is the perfect accompaniment. There are so many fabulous Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand on the shelves of any wine store, and they’re popular because they have a lovely “pop” to […]
Here comes July!! To help celebrate our nation’s birthday on the 4th, I have to go with this Cabernet Sauvignon from California: The Federalist. The winery claims the wines are “made like America: bold.” This Cab is indeed bold, with big black cherry and cassis notes and firm yet supple tannins. I love the label, […]
This Saturday is June 24. Fast forward six months and it’ll be December 24. Yikes! Only six months to Christmas Eve! Whether that thought fills you with excitement or dread, there’s a wine for that. It’s from Montezuma Winery in the Finger Lakes, and it’s one of their most popular offerings. It’s called Cranberry Bog, […]
It’s Father’s Day on Sunday, and in thinking about a wine worthy of the celebration, an obvious choice occurred to me: 1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel Aged Zinfandel. First, there’s the name. 1000 Stories. Think about all the stories you have about your dad, or stories you want to share with the dads in your life, […]
Happy Memorial Day weekend! How to celebrate with wine? There just happens to be a wonderful festival in Chatham (the heart of Columbia County) where you can try wines from the Hudson Valley and Finger Lakes (and other craft beverages, too!). Support local! Try new wines! Learn about where the grapes are grown and the […]
I’m looking forward to the running of the Preakness Stakes in Maryland this Saturday. Let’s see if Mage can win this one! I’m not a fan of mint julep, but that won’t keep me from having something fun in my glass. I’ve discovered Stella Rosa wines, and I like them because they are light (just […]
What better to celebrate a beautiful May Mother’s Day than with a beautiful and delicious rosé? There are so many to choose from these days, not just from France, but from all over the United States and Italy and Argentina, too. Here are a couple I love. The first is a classic French […]
This Saturday, May 6, is the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby. Wow! Turns out Kendall Jackson is the “preferred wine of the Derby.” Just as the Triple Crown is about being the best in your field, so Kendall Jackson wines are consistently winners. The Chardonnay has been America’s top-selling Chard for about 30 years. […]