Hudson Wine Merchants Newsletter - Issue 7
Michael to Lead Intro to Wine Course
After many requests, Michael will be leading a tasting of value wines from around the world in the 3rd Floor Gallery that has been designed as a beginners' course, An Introduction to Wine. This fun, tasty and informative course will focus on identifying basic wine varietals . Sit with Michael in an informal setting and learn how to select and appreciate wines, to improve your wine pairing skills, and to ask Michael all those questions you always wanted to ask about wine.HWM to Host Ledig House International Writers Reading November 10th
Hudson Wine Merchants is once again thrilled to host a Ledig House International Writer's Residency reading in the Marianne Courville Gallery. A discussion on translation will follow the evening's readings. Hudson Wine Merchants will provide an array of wines and cheeses from around the world. So please join us on Saturday, November 10, from 5-7, for an intimate evening with these Ledig authors. For more information please call 518-828-6411.Marianne Courville Gallery to Host Artist Reception October 6
A reminder that there is an Artswalk reception this Saturday night, 6-8 pm, in our 3rd Floor Gallery. Come and meet the artist, John R. Pepper, see the exhibition Rome: 1969, and enjoy a selection of Italian wines and cheeses.Russ' Picks for October by Russ Gibson
Last month I was getting in the mood to settle back into an all red, or mostly red at least, wine mode. With the heat of the past few days in the Hudson Valley I thought maybe I should include a white, just in case an Indian Summer was in the offing. This month's picks, both West Coast favorites, are really terrific wines. A wonderful Chardonnay from the Columbia Valley in Washington State and a delicious Paso Robles Zinfandel gives you the opportunity to be prepared whether the thermometer goes up or down.Ridge Crest Chardonnay - $14
This is wine for chardonnay fans and ABC (Anything But Chardonnay) folks alike. Dry and well balanced the Ridge Crest Chardonnay possesses crisp acidity that gives the wine a lovely lift, and only a subtle nuance of the oak/butter elements some people associate with California chards. Try it, I think you'll love it.
Peachy Canyon "Incredible Red" Zinfandel - $12
While some Zinfandels lately seem to fall into the high extraction/high alcohol category, the Incredible Red Zinfandel from Peachy Canyon in Paso Robles, offers up similar flavors of dark fruits and berries in a much more medium-full bodied wine. It's a challenge to find a 100% Zinfandel this well made in this price range.
