WINE OF THE WEEK

Etna DOC Bianco

It’s my brother’s birthday this weekend, and he’s an Italophile, so I have to go with an Italian wine. Noe e cosi male; in effetti, no puoi sbagliare con il vino italiano! I’m going with an Etna Bianco from the Etna DOC, a region aptly named for its proximity to Mount Etna. The rich volcanic soil there is home to the Carricante […]

By Dominique DeVito|July 31st, 2025|Wine of the Week|

Wölffer Estate Sauvignon Blanc

What better wine to spend the last weekend in July with than Wölffer Estate’s Summer in a Bottle Sauvignon Blanc? The winery, based in Sagaponack, New York (on a gorgeous property on Long Island), has been making critically acclaimed wines for over 30 years. Not only is this wine all you want in a Sauvignon Blanc – crisp and clean and bright […]

By Dominique DeVito|July 24th, 2025|Wine of the Week|

French Pool Toy Rose

Things are looking good for a summery weekend. Nothing beats a rose this time of year – it’s a glass of cold, pretty deliciousness. One that has caught my eye and palate lately is French Pool Toy. It’s a classic rose from the south of France made with Cinsault, Grenache, and Syrah, so it’s crisp and dry but has the lovely red fruit notes […]

By Dominique DeVito|July 17th, 2025|Wine of the Week|

Bleu, blanc, et rouge for Bastille Day

There’s another red, white, and blue celebration coming up, except it’s bleu, blanc, et rouge. Bastille Day! As with the revolution on our shores, it’s a celebration of the French saying “enough” to royalty. It’s on July 14. There are Bastille Day celebrations all over, including French Restaurant Week in NYC through July 20 – a great excuse to venture into the city for […]

By Dominique DeVito|July 10th, 2025|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!