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Author Archives: upstatedowntown
Hudson Valley Cab Franc Takes Flight
By Christopher Matthews For well over a decade, there has been a growing consensus among winemakers in the Hudson Valley (HV) that Cabernet Franc is the best red vinifera grape variety for the region. As an observer of the local wine scene, … Continue reading
Inspiring Bordeaux “Quartet” at the Wine Media Guild
By Christopher Matthews Normally, the Wine Media Guild of New York’s annual Bordeaux lunch takes place in January, when the Union de Grand Crus de Bordeaux’s (UGCB) show comes through town as part of a national tour. But January’s unpredictable weather … Continue reading
Bordeaux 2015: A Très Bon Vintage
By Christopher Matthews That was indeed my impression from the annual Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux (UGCB) tasting recently held at Cipriani 42nd Street in Manhattan, where the newly released 2015 vintage was on full display. Touted as great … Continue reading
Rosé Champagne at the Wine Media Guild
By Christopher Matthews Cross one of the bucket list… After years of work conflicts and scheduling bad luck, I finally made it to one of Ed McCarthy’s annual December Champagne tastings for the Wine Media Guild of New York … Continue reading
2017 Hudson Valley Wine & Spirits Competion: Whitecliff Wins Big…
By Christopher Matthews …with its 2016 Vidal Blanc from the Hudson River Region (HRR)! Not only did Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery win Best in Show with its Vidal Blanc, but it also took Best Overall Hudson Valley Wine (using Hudson Valley fruit) … Continue reading
Hudson River Region’s Fjord Vineyards Wins Best Cabernet Franc in New York
By Christopher Matthews Following up on its stellar performance at the 2016 Hudson Valley Wine & Spirits Competition, where it swept most of the top awards, Fjord Vineyards, located in Marlboro, NY, recently won the “Best Cabernet Franc” at the 2017 … Continue reading
Gaskins’ Got It Going On
By Christopher Matthews In the micro-hamlet of Germantown, in southern Columbia County (NY), Gaskins is a pulsing farm-to-table boîte in the middle of a small, but vibrant, business district. As its second anniversary approaches, this “tavern” has clearly hit its … Continue reading
Posted in Hudson Valley, Local Food, NY craft beverages, Restaurants, Wine + Food
Tagged Gaskins, Germantown NY, Suarez Family Brewery
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Blaye Bargain: Chateau La Croix St. Pierre
By Christopher Matthews Mention Bordeaux to someone, and chances are that Blaye does not come to mind. Perhaps it will in the future, as this large district within the greater Bordeaux wine region, a.k.a. Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, is a … Continue reading
Champagne Collet: Stylish Bubbly
By Christopher Matthews Champagne is a big deal in the US, which is the second largest market outside of France for the iconic French bubbly (the UK remains first). And not only does it comprise over 20% of the total American sparkling wine market, … Continue reading
Posted in New York City, NYC Events, Wine, Wine + Food
Tagged Ai Fiori, Champagne Collet, Collet Blanc de Blanc, Collet Brut Art Deco
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