HUDSON-CHATHAM WINERY
ANNOUNCES
MERLOT 2007 RESERVE


Hudson-Chatham Winery announces the release of the Merlot 2007 Reserve. It's barrel aged 30 months (or 2 1/2 years) in French oak. It's a big, deep, dark wine, with vanilla and dark cherry on the nose, and a big mouth full of plums, prunes, a hint of chocolate, and dark cherries. With nice acidity, big tannins, and a smooth finish, this is an exceptional wine, great with grilled meats or portobello mushrooms, and other robust meals.

Or lay it down for the next four or five years. It'll be even better.

But don't wait that long to buy it...it'll be gone!

HUDSON-CHATHAM WINERY'S

DAVID JACKSON

UNDERSTANDING NY STATE WINE

NYS ‘Wine for Dummies’ class planned
February 16, 2010 at 4:32 pm by William Dowd

New York State’s always-expanding wine industry has gotten to the point that some guidance may be in order to keep up with it.

For $5 and 90 minutes of your time, David Jackson (right) may be able to smooth your way.
Jackson, a wine educator and industry professional, will present “Understanding New York State Wines (for dummies)” at The Wine Seller, 190 Remsen Street in Cohoes, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 25.

Participants must be 21 or older. Advance registration, priced at $5 per person, is required by calling 238-2232. Participants will be instructed in the pairing of certain varietals with culinary flavors, as well as get a rundown on the state’s industry.

Jackson is sales director of the Hudson-Chatham Winery and director of Ripertoli Wine Adventures.

The Wine Seller is part of the Harmony House Marketplace complex.

READ BILL DOWD AT:

http://blog.timesunion.com/dowdondrinks/

WINE ENTHUSIAST GIVES
HUDSON-CHATHAM
CABERNET FRANC 2007
A SCORE OF 84


In the most recent issue of Wine Enthusiast (Feb. 2010) Executive Editor, Susan Kostrzewa, gave our Cabernet Franc a nice write up. See below.



Hudson-Chatham 2007 Cabernet Franc (New York)
Country: New York Other, US
This bright, lively red starts with refreshing aromas of cherry and plum, and on the palate, waves of cedar, red berries and pepper. Though not terribly complex, the wine has an appealing, sprightly character and will pair well with poultry and game. - S.K. (2/1/2010) - 84

LENN THOMPSON OF
NEW YORK CORK REPORT

RAVES ABOUT
HUDSON-CHATHAM BACO NOIR RESERVE 2008

Hudson-Chatham 2008 Reserve Baco Noir
By Lenn Thompson, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2009
Of the red wine hybrids, baco noir is among my favorites. And, based on the few examples that I've had from the Hudson River Region, it seems like a variety with a real future there, especially if more wineries plant it and really focus on it. The region needs a signature red variety and it doesn't seem as though any vinifera is ready to step up.

Hudson-Chatham Winery is a relatively new winery but its already established itself as one of the more quality-focused producers, one that is embracing what the region can do best rather than apologizing for it.

In that vein, not only are they making baco noir, they have already positioned it as one of their flagship wines.

Hudson-Chatham 2008 Baco Noir Reserve ($21) shows ripe black cherry and plum aromas on the nose with a little cranberry and a healthy dose of vanilla and oak.

Rich and fuller bodied, there is an intensity to the black cherry flavors here with vanilla to round it out. Layers of chocolate and oak bring a little complexity before a sour cherry/cranberry note emerges on the medium-length finish.

Fresh, but balanced, acidity provides most of the structure here, keeping it from being too soft or flabby. Acidity isn't uncommon in red hybrids, but it's not excessively high here like it can be.
It's fruity, but not as simple as some baco noirs I've had. The oak is perhaps a bit obvious right now, but I'm curious to see how this one ages in bottle.

Read Lenn's Blog:

http://lennthompson.typepad.com/lenndevours/2010/02/hudsonchatham-2008-reserve-baco-noir.html