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 it backs away. Just sit […]
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 and ask your wine shop […]
Wine for Mild Weather
Ah, mid-September mild days. They are so wonderful and so fleeting.
What to pair with this special time of year?
Splashes of summer – Sauvignon Blanc and Sangria.
For the former, go with something simple and satisfying and maybe even a bit silly. Monkey Bay from the Marlboro region in New Zealand is perfect. It’s as crisp and clean as a September blue […]
A “Wine of the Week” is brought to you by Dominique DeVito, a founder of the Hudson-Chatham Winery in Ghent, NY, and lifelong food and wine enthusiast. In Vino Veritas!
