Photos From Dutchess Spring Crafts Festival 2009

Despite the rain on Saturday, we all held up well, and Sunday came through like a champ. All the regulars were there and then some on the wine aisle - Silver Stream, Pazdar, El Paso, Clinton Vineyards, Hazlitt, Hudson-Chatham WInery, and Thousand Islands Winery.

Here's some photos!

PHOTOS FROM LYNDHURST EVENT

Two weekends ago the Hudson River Festival 2009, celebrating 400 year of the the river in modern memory, was held at Lyndhurst. Here are some photos of that event. Many Hudson Valley wineries were there.

You can also go to Hudson Valley Wine magazine and see their clips at: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=122006&id=106394234831&ref=mf

HVWGA Awards 2009

Last night, the HVWGA held their annual awards dinner. Organized by numerous folks, especially Mike Migliore and Debbie Gioquindo, and Colleen from Brotherhood, the night was an incredible success.

The first event of the evening was the cocktail hour in which many of the award winning wines were available for tasting (always one of my favorite moments). The who's who of Hudson Valley winemaking was there. Doug Glorie, Mike and Yancey Migliore, John Graziano, Kristop Brown and the Specarelli Bros., Steve Cascles and his wife Lilly, Bob Barrow, assistant winemaker at Brotherhood, Steve Osborn of Stoutridge, the Feders of Clinton Vineyards, Richard Eldridge of Brimstone Hill, Paul Denino of Bashakill Vineyards, and many others.

Steve Osborn (Stoutridge) and the Stopkies (Adair)
John Graziano (Millbrook)

The first real award for the evening went to Ben Feder of Clinton Vineyards. He won The Hudson Valley Veritas Award. Ben was recognized for his life long commitment to the valley as a valley pioneer and maker of quality wines. The award and speech introducing and praising Ben was given by none other than Jim Tresize, President of the NYWGF. It was an honor to have Jim at the awards dinner, and it was also testament to Mr. Feder that Tresize would make sure to attend the ceremony in Mr. Feder's honor.

Mike Migilore (Whitecliff) and Bob Barrow (Brotherhood)
Debbie Gioquindo (The Hudson Valley Wine Goddess)

The food was delicious, and many folks went up to accept their awards. A few of my pictures did not come out, so I apologize. I did not get all the winners, but there are numerous great wines in the valley.

This year's awards were especially important, I think, because Hudson Valley wine is certainly coming into its own, at a time too, when the valley is bursting with CSAs and other artisanal producers like distilling, cheesemaking, and other gourmet products.

Congrats to the folks who put it all together, and thanks to everyone who attended. It was absolute proof that there are great wines being made in the valley!

Everyone - come out and taste the wine!

Riverkeeper at Lyndhurst’s Hudson River Fest

FOUR HUDSON RIVER WINERIES WILL BE THERE!

SUNDAY, JUNE 7
10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
LYNDHURST, TARRYTOWN
For more information, call
(914)631-4481 ext. 43222 or
(914)666-4258

The Quadricentennial event offers a creative line-up of activitiesthat highlight the significance of the Hudson River.Bring the family and take part in the Hudson River QUEST...a unique, family treasure hunt!Musical performances • Children’s games • Nature walks • Live animals • Outdoor market • Over 50 hands-on displays and exhibits • Presentations by historians, scientists & authors • Visit the rose garden in full bloom • Preview the Hudson RiverWalk trail - and much more...

OR visit
http://www.riverkeeper.org/events_story.php/1756

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.

For more pictures from Hudson Valley Wine magazine, go to:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2685378&id=106394234831#/photo.php?pid=2685400&id=106394234831

Adirondack Arts & Crafts Festival 2009

Several Hudson Valley wineries made it up to the Washington County Fairgrounds last weekend to participate in the Adirondack Arts & Crafts Festival 2009 in Greenwich, NY.

There were many different craftsmen and lots of food and wine.

Participating wineries included Cascade Winery, Hudson-Chatham Winery, Pazdar Winery, and Silverstream Winery.

George Showed up from Casecade, David Pazdar and family were there, and Ken Lifshitz from Silverstream.



A good time was had by all.