Tag Archives: New York

Cabernet Franc: The Forgotten Father

Posted on December 21, 2016 by damewine

Recently, I greatly enjoyed participating in #CabFrancDay on Twitter.  This day was founded by Lori Budd of Dracaena Wines and it takes place on the same day each year, December 4th, for reasons that Lori illustrates in one of her … Continue reading →

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Because Something You Do Not Understand is Pointing You in that Direction

Posted on August 24, 2015 by damewine

“But I did understand that sometimes you have to take risks, do something you are afraid of, and go for it. Because something you do not understand is pointing you in that direction.” – Martha Macinski, Standing Stone Winery The … Continue reading →

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How important is it for countries and wine producing regions to have ‘signature wines’?

Posted on October 23, 2014 by damewine

A few weeks ago, on September 28th, I went with a group of my co-workers to a couple of wineries on Long Island, New York. I had my first Long Island Malbec at Bedell Cellars and I have to say … Continue reading →

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