Hudson River Valley Wineries: July 2007

Hudson River Valley Wineries

This blog is dedicated to news, events, profiles and reviews of fine food and wine in the Hudson River Valley. We especially feature and spotlight the burgeoning wineries of the Hudson River Region. We accept and will relay information about releases, events, festivals and any toher happening related to food and wine in the Hudson River Valley. Send pertitnent information to hudsonriverwine@yahoo.com

About Me

Carlo DeVito is a long time wine lover, and author of books and magazine articles. He is the author of Wineries of the East Coast. He has traveled to wine regions in California, Canada, up and down the east coast, France, Spain and Chile. He was also a publisher at Running Press Book Publishers, where he published books from Wine Spectator, as well as books with Greg Moore (of Moore Bros.), Matt Kramer, Howard Goldberg, and many other wine writers. Mr. DeVito has also been the editor of many successful traditional trade books, including Strange Fruit by David Margolick, On the Shoulders of Giants by Stephen Hawking, and three titles by Malachy McCourt. Other authors include John and Mary Gribbin, Thomas Hoving, Philip Caputo, E. O. Wilson, Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., John Edgar Wideman, Stanley Crouch, Dan Rather, Dee Brown, Susie Bright, and Eleanor Clift. He lives with his wife, pet publisher Dominique DeVito, their two sons, their two dogs, and their numerous goldfish.

Monday, July 09, 2007

Brotherhood Winery to Host Bounty of the Hudson Food and Wine Festival

Brotherhood Winery will host the 12th annual Bounty of the Hudson Food and Wine Festival July 28-29.

This two-day wine and food festival will celebrate the wines of the Hudson Valley, fresh local produce and epicurean treats from local restaurants. Live music will also be featured.

"Visitors will enjoy side-by side tastings of the region's array of wines," says event spokeswoman Debbie Gioquindo. "This is the perfect opportunity to experience the range and quality now achieved by the wines of the Hudson River region."

Tickets are $25 in advance and $33 at the door. Event hours are noon-5 p.m. each day.

For more information, visit www.gunkswine.com

Pazdar Winery Honored

Pazdar Winery recently entered several of its wines into competition for the first time and came home solid winners.

The Big E wine competition was open to all wineries in New York and New England, says David Pazdar. The winery was awarded a double gold medal for its Hot Sin, a gold for Summer's Ecstasy and a silver for Eden's Pleasure, a chocolate-banana dessert wine.

The competition was held June 2 at the Crown Plaza in Cromwell, Conn. In all, 155 wines from 26 wineries were entered.

For more information or to purchase Pazdar wines, visit www.pazdarwinery.com
or call 695-1903.