WINE OF THE WEEK
The Perfect Thanksgiving Wine
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving!!
Must. Have. Wine. My advice? Gobble up Riesling and Pinot Noir.
Riesling has been called the perfect Thanksgiving wine because it goes so well with so many different flavors, and all of our feasts
include lots of those! A nice, dry Riesling is best, but one with a bit of residual sugar is nice, too.
For red, a […]
Animal Lovers
You animal lovers out there will know the feeling of relief that comes when the veterinarian tells you the problem is nothing to worry about. The feeling that leads you to raise a toast in relief and gratitude.
That was me this week, and I turned to a special wine for the occasion – a 2007 Empire Reserve from Hudson-Chatham Winery. This is a red blend […]
Back to Bubbles
Every day, any time, bubbles make everything better.
Splash local as much as you can.
Tousey Winery in Germantown (touseywinery.com) has two amazing sparkling wines – The Loic (with aromas of apple, brioche and honeydew with a crisp, refreshing acidity) and The Sparkling Queen (an off-dry sparkler with a taste of luscious melon. Balanced with fresh acidity and a clean finish).
Stock […]
Anything Goes
A recommendation for a wine for this week and weekend? ANYTHING!!
Yes, for this week it’s anything goes.
Best is to go to your local wine store and ask the owner or staff for a recommendation. If you don’t know the fine folks who operate your local store already, get to know them a little better.
What’s their relationship with wine?
What are their favorites, and why?
What do they […]
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!
