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Hudson-Chatham Winery in Troy, New York

A lifetime ago, when I was a community college professor who knew nothing about wine, I was contemplating a move to New York. I interviewed for a job at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York. I stayed overnight there and thought it was such a great little city. I jumped at the opportunity to return for a day to visit Hudson-Chatham Winery’s new tasting room in Troy’s historic…

The One: 2013 Hudson-Chatham Chelois

#MWWC21, Monthly Wine Writing Challenge 21: Pairing

*This post is my entry for #MWWC21, Monthly Wine Writing Challenge 21: Pairing. Details can be found at this link. Voting begins Tuesday, December 8 and ends Monday, December 14.*

In August 2015, I had the good fortune of visiting Hudson-Chatham Winery, Columbia County New York’s first winery, founded in 2006 by Carlo and Dominique DeVito. I…

Hudson-Chatham Winery Chelois and Baco Noir

Chase down your passion like it’s the last bus of the night. ~ Terri Guillemets

When I finally confirmed my attendance at the 2015 Wine Bloggers’ Conferencein the Finger Lakes, I realized that I should seize the opportunity to connect or reconnect with people and their brands that are rising or shining stars in the New York wine world. I love connecting…

Pairing for Chilly, Chili nights; American flavor to fill your bowl and glass

A Hudson Valley gem!

Hudson Valley red wines have always held a place in my winter wine glass. Fall…