WINE OF THE WEEK

It’s time to “spring ahead” on Sunday. While that means losing an hour of sleep, it also means gaining more light in the evening. I’ll take it. A bottle that inspires spring for me is the Bruno Lafon Solis Rose. Crafted in the heart of rose country, Provence in southern France, this wine is a beautiful light pink color with a label festooned with budding […]

Here comes March! If it comes in like a lion, it needs to go out like a lamb. So I’m celebrating the lion part with a bottle from Spain that has a great image of a lion on the label: Acuma Red Blend. This lion is roaring with intensity and reminds me of how I sometimes feel at this time of year. “Let’s get it […]

Baby, it’s cold outside! How about a nice winter warming wine? It’s Hetta. Crafted to be like a Norwegian glogg, Hetta is a delicious blend of port-style wine from the Finger Lakes and brandy from the Napa Valley infused with cinnamon, cardamom, raisins, orange peel and a special Hetta magic. It’s made right here in Rhinebeck, too. While it can be enjoyed cold or at […]

Valentine’s Day begs for a “Lady and the Tramp” romantic moment of staring into a lover’s eyes while connecting over a plate of pasta. Take it a step further and put a beautiful bottle of wine on the table. To enjoy with pasta, barbecue, steak, charcuterie, and – yes – chocolate (of course), my Wine of the Week(end) is this decadent Corte Fiore Appassimento. It’s […]