Doug Glorie is a well known figure in the Hudson Valley wine landscape. He's a grape grower, who also happens to run a fully functioning farm, and who with his wife, Maryellen runs an expanding and improving winery.
Doug is pretty easy to get along with and likes to talk growing. He's funny, with a wry sense of humor, and he likes good wine. I always enjoy seeing and talking with Doug. He's a good guy Recently I had a chance to taste his wines at the Bounty of the Hudson.
Doug and MaryEllen are pleased to introduce their new winemaker, Kristop Brown! A familiar name on the winemaking scene in the Hudson Valley, Kristop came on board January 1, 2012. In the short time Kristop has been with Glorie, his considerable skills have already been revealed in producing clean varietals as well as ripe, robust blends. They (and we) look forward to a very bright future working in partnership with Kristop to create delightful wines that impart true Hudson Valley flavor.
The first was the estate-grown Seyval Blanc, a Hudson Valley specialty. It is made in the classic style, that is with pride and vinified in the classic style - dry and crisp with notes of toasted nut, citrus, and vanilla. Lots of green apple and citrus. Zingy. Tangy. Very nice!
The big surprise for me was the Red Monkey. I thought it would be sweet, especially with that name. Red Monkey is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Glories' estate reds. This wine was aged for one year in old French barrels and new American oak. Taste dark berry flavor in this medium-bodied wine. Lovely hints of cherry and raspberry. Notes of vanilla on the nose. A lovely classic structure. This was an absolute eye-opener. A lovely, lovely table red. A very, very nice wine!
Good thing are happening at Glorie.
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