MAKE YOUR OWN BASKET WEEKEND
AT HUDSON-CHATHAM WINERY
This Friday, November 5 thru Sunday November 28



Forget the Mall - come shop at the winery! We'll be helping folks make unique gift baskets all weekend that can feature not just our local wines, but lots of locally produced gourmet goodies, too!


We have great baskets, all the timmings and fixing like ribbons and bows. Make a breakfast basket with our fabulous locally made syrup and maple sugar, a cheese basket with our Black Currant Caviar, or a wonderful basket with wine, our balsamic vinegars, our mustard, or and other fun wine accessories for the wine fan in your life.


Or just come by and get a couple of bottles or a case for the holidays!


And on Friday, treat yourself to a chair massage by Cynthia Hanson!

WHY WINE BLOG's Joe Shico

Talks About EMPIR RED

Regional Wine Week

Sunday, October 17, 2010

by Joe Shico

"Last year during regional wine week, I was able to taste (and consume a bit) some of my favorite wines from the nearby Finger Lakes. This year, although I planned for more, did not turn out as well as I would have liked. A bit under the weather and a big change in my drinking habits, because of my recent heart surgery, I was still planning on tasting some wines from some of the other regions in New York....

"The big surprise, at least for me, was a wine from the Hudson Valley region. This one I was not expecting much, but the Empire Red from the Hudson-Chatham winery was a hit. A blend of Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc, Long Island Merlot and Hudson Valley Baco Noir delivered pleasant aromas, a very nice mouth and a long, dry, fruit filled and smooth finish."

Thanks Joe!

Read Joe's whole post at:

http://www.whywineblog.com/2010/10/regional-wine-week-2010.html

BREAD, WINE & CHEESE EVENT!
Saturday, November 20, 2010



The Hudson-Chatham Winery hosts its annual gourmet extravaganza. We bring together local cheesemakers, bakers, and purveyors of other Hudson Valley deliciousness to dazzle everyone’s tastebuds – and help them bring the goodness home for the holidays.

This year, besides the typical large selection of creameries represented, and the delicious breads from River Street Bakers, we will also be featuring – and sampling – lots of other locally produced goodies. These include:
* 100% natural juices and confections from Micosta
* maple syrups
* mouthwatering Larry’s Southwestern sauces
* organic nuts
* handmade herbed butters
* Hudson Valley Foie Gras and duck salami
* Seyval Blanc mustard
* full-flavored Beth’s Farm Kitchen chutneys, and an
* amazing black currant caviar -

All great to have on hand for the holidays.

We will have cheeses from the following area creameries:
* Twin Maple,
* Amazing Real Live Food Company
* Old Chatham Sheepherding Company
* Coach Farm
* Sprout Creek
* Nettle Meadow
* Harpersfield
* Beekman Farm
* Hudson-Chatham cheddars, spreads, and dip.

Discover how to find the perfect wine and cheese pairings, try some amazing toppings on some exceptional cheeses, and of course, enjoy the award-winning wines of the Hudson-Chatham Winery. This is one of our favorite events because - like Thanksgiving just a few days later – it’s all about good food, good wine, family, and friends.

RURAL INTELLIGENCE RAVES ABOUT

HUDSON-CHATHAM BACO NOIR 2009!

Chris Matthews gives a rave review of or 2008 and 2009 Baco Noirs in the most recent issue of Rural Intelligence.

"As often happens with a small production, gold medal-winner, however, the 2008 is now sold out. Fortunately, the De Vitos have kept some bottles back as “library” wines.

"Most of us remember the miserable, wet summer of 2009. In that context, the newly released 2009 Baco Noir is a pleasant surprise. While definitely lighter in color and body than the 2008, reflecting the difficult vintage, it has pretty, floral and plummy aromas reminiscent of Pinot Noir, and bright red fruit with a dash of pepper on the palate. The 2009’s lovely fruit and zesty acidity will make it a versatile—and delightful—local addition to a Thanksgiving table.

Conclusion: two very different, but pleasing wines, showing that Baco Noir can make exceptional wines in disparate (even bad) years in the HV."

He has a lot more to say. Go and read the whole thing at:

http://www.ruralintelligence.com/index.php/food_section/food_articles_spirits/just_in_time_for_the_turkey_hudson-chathams_baco_noir/

Thanks Chris, and everyone else at Rural Intelligence!

HUDSON-CHATHAM WINERY

AT NEW AMSTERDAM FARMERS MARKET

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2010

Hudson-Chatham Winery is pleased and proud to announce it will take part in a large tasting at the New Amsterdam Farmers Market on Sunday, December 5, 2010. Should be a lot of fun!

Come on down and try some great wine!

HUDSON-CHATHAM WINERY

AT GRAND ARMY PLAZA

DECEMBER 4, 2010

We're going home to Park Slope, Brooklyn! Carlo lived there for almost six years. Now we're returning to the scene of the crime!

Hudson-Chatham Winery will be tasting wines at Grand Army Plaza Farmers Market on Saturday, December 4, 2010.

Looking forward to it!