LoHud Wine of the Week Locations F-1 (Dave Phinney/Orin Swift): This wine is a dead-ringer for California cabernet. Massive black fruits stewed in a volcano…
LoHud Wine of the Week Bourcier-Martinot Macon: This white Burgundy is limey, elegantly oaked and fits perfectly into your New Year’s resolutions: It’s low in…
Let’s ring out this New Year with some good cheer — and some good bubbly. True Champagne comes only from the Champagne region of France,…
LoHud Wine of the Week Philippe Prie Non Vintage Champagne: This wine tastes like a vintage Champagne, minus the price. It is lush and developed,…
LoHud Wine of the Week Vera Alvarinho 2011: This Portuguese white will make you drool like a teething baby. Fragrant white flowers, bright lemon zest,…
LoHud Wine of the Week Oddero Langhe 2010 Nebbiolo: Tastes like a baby Barolo. It has finesse, silky tannis and gobs of cherry fruit. Region:…
LoHud Wine of the Week Scinniri 2011 Etna Rosso: Has the mouth-feel of pinot noir and tastes of dried cranberries, cedar, sage and red currant.…
On a recent Friday night, a group of wine lovers gathered around the counter at the Grape D’Vine in Sparkill, tasting and talking with owner,…
Looking for some wine advice for the holidays? Here’s a recap of the Twitter chat we had earlier today with Stu Levine, pictured, of Vino…
The question of what wine to serve with the Thanksgiving meal causes much consternation, even among experienced wine drinkers. But here’s one piece of advice…
LoHud Wine of the Week 2010 Chateau Du Bois De La Salle Morgon ‘La Croix’: Much more powerful and complex than the typical Beaujolais thought…
LoHud Wine of the Week 2011 Vinicola Palama ‘Arcangelo’ Primitivo: Full-bodied and lush, with jammy plum, blackberry, leather and spice flavors and a long finish.…
As the weather gets cooler and darkness falls earlier and earlier, our tastes in wine shift, too, from lighter, fruitier whites to fuller-bodied, richer reds.…
LoHud Wine of the Week 2011 Prospero Finger Lakes Riesling: Despite the reputation for upstate New York White Wines being sweet, this riesling is done…
LoHud Wine of the Week 2010 Chateau la Pigotte ‘Terre Feu’: A 50/50 blend of cabernet and merlot, this Bordeaux might seem young, but is…
LoHud Wine of the Week 2009 Cuvelier Los Andes: Big and bold blend of malbec, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, syrah and petit verdot aged for 12…
LoHud Wine of the Week 2011 Pierre Bonaface Apremont: From the Alps near the Swiss border, this white is dry, crisp and refreshing with a…
LoHud Wine of the Week 2010 Black Pearl Vineyards ‘Oro’: Cabernet sauvignon with shiraz brings out explosive dark fruits, spice and that distinct smokiness South…
LoHud Wine of the Week 2011 Cantina Di Casteggio Barbera: Meant to drink young, this wine bursts of red fruits like raspberry and cherry. A…
LoHud Wine of the Week 2011 Domaine Chauveau “La Charmette” Pouilly Fumé: Made from the sauvignon blanc grape, so you get citrus, lemon zest and…
LoHud Wine of the Week 2010 Domaine Lalande ‘Les Hauts de Lalande’: This medium-bodied blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon, syrah and petit verdot is complex…
LoHud Wine of the Week 2007 T’Jara reserve Red: Push any preconceptions of New York wines out of your head. This bold Merlot blend is…
LoHud Wine of the Week 2012 Domaine Bellevue Touraine Rosé: A dry rosé made from Cabernet Franc. While full of berry flavors, this wine also…
LoHud Wine of the Week Chateau de L’Aulee Brut Intense NV: Mineral driven sparkler with baked apple, toasted brioche and soft easy finish. Region: Loire…
LoHud Wine of the Week Canon Guilhem 2009: Rich full throttle Bordeaux with classic chocolate, cherry, tobacco notes, beautiful mineral backbone with graphite and crème…
LoHud Wine of the Week Vina Herminia Rioja Graciano Vendimia Seleccionada 2009: Cherry, iodine and smoke on the nose with a fully loaded and dense…
LoHud Wine of the Week Pouilly Fuisse Gilles Noblet 2011: Mineral-laced green apple, unripe peach, touch of almond with vibrant acidity and clean salinity on…
LoHud Wine of the Week Bergerac Rouge Chateau Monestier La Tour 2011: Dense with rich black fruit, smoke, and chocolate on the palate, full-bodied with…