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 still and it draws nearer. […]
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 for a recommendation. Mine is […]
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 sky.
As for the sangria, take […]
Fall is Here
I’m caught up in the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and the onset of fall, and I need a BIG red wine.
Something deep. Something dark. Something soothing. Something velvety.
There’s nothing more appropriate than The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon from California’s Napa Valley.
From the moment it hits the glass you’re in deep, with bold notes of rich dark cherry and blackberry on the […]
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!
