WINE OF THE WEEK

Ravines Winery Riesling

I read a cute line the other day that has stuck with me for this week’s selection: A crisp white for a fall night. It sounds so inviting, and it’s perfectly suited to harvest season in New York State, where Riesling proliferates. So, Riesling it is, and with pleasure. Get your hands on a bottle (or several) of Riesling from Ravines Winery in Geneva, NY, […]

By Dominique DeVito|September 28th, 2023|Wine of the Week|

Rose Hill Discordia

Fall is upon us and it’s time to celebrate the harvest. I wrote an article on Rose Hill Farm in Red Hook for Main Street several months ago and fell in love with the place. It’s time to return, both to the beautiful farm and to its unique and fruit-forward libations. I’m going to get a bottle of Discordia. Rose Hill says, “It’s a blend […]

By Dominique DeVito|September 21st, 2023|Wine of the Week|

Plungerhead Old Vine Zinfandel

Well it’s a marvelous weekend for a fire pit gathering, with or without the stars up above in your eyes. (Apologies to Van Morrison’s Moondance.) A delicious fireside wine? It’s gotta be a deep, dark Zinfandel that can hold its own, no food needed. I love the label on the Plungerhead Old Vine Zinfandel from Lodi, which is always a reason for me to choose […]

By Dominique DeVito|September 13th, 2023|Wine of the Week|

Ruffino Prosecco

Football season is back! That’s cause for celebration in my book, and Prosecco is the perfect pairing for a day of finger foods. One that’s a winner every time, whether you drink it straight or make a Sunday cocktail with it like a mimosa or a bellini, is Ruffino. From the winery that’s been making fine wines in Tuscany since 1877, their Prosecco sparkles with […]

By Dominique DeVito|September 7th, 2023|Wine of the Week|

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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!