WINE OF THE WEEK
Red is in the Air – and in the Glass!
Shorter days, cool – no, cold! – nights, harvest season. It’s time for red wine.
Browsing a wine store recently, I read a description for a red blend that sounded like it would hit the spot while also letting me try something new.
It’s a Greek wine called NoTios from Gai’a Wines and is made from 85% Agiorgitiko and 15% Syrah. At 13.5% alcohol, there’s more bang […]
Wine(s) of the Week(end)
Bubbles are Just the Beginning!
If you’re in search of a local jaunt that is guaranteed to make you happy, head to Milea Estate Vineyard in Staatsburg, NY. The location is beautiful and the atmosphere is friendly and relaxing.
There’s a large patio outside the tasting room, where tables are spaced for social distancing and all have great views of the vineyard, expansive sky, and rolling hills in the distance. Settle […]
Frangria Friday – or Any Day!
For all of you who love the onset of fall, I get it, but I’m not in your camp.
I love summer, and I look for ways to hang on to it. Frozen sangria is one of those ways. It’s basically a fruit-and-wine slushy – flavorful and festive, and with the varieties of frozen fruits and fruit juices on the market, you can come up with […]
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!
