Hudson River Valley Wineries

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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.

Friday, June 05, 2009

Hudson Valley Sampler Rensselaerville NY



Hudson Valley Wine magazine founders Linda and Bob, shared their pictures of the Hudson Valley Sampler, a charity event held in Rensselaerville, NY, on May 24, 2009.

Guest speakers included Steve Casscles, Hudson Valley grape expert, contributor to Preston Hollow Vineyards, and winemaker Hudson-Chatham Winery, who spoke on the history of grape growing in the region. Carol Clement of Heather Ridge Farm on trends in Hudson Valley farming.

Dennis, of Preston Hollow Nursery was also there, selling heirloom vines.

There was lots of music and fun.

posted by Carlo De Vito | 8:13 AM

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