Hudson-Chatham has two wines in the Hudson Valley bracket of the NYCR 2010 Wines of the Year. Congratulations to Steve Casscles, our winemaker, and to the entire staff!

December 22, 2010

The New York Cork Report 2010 Wines of the Year: The Finalists

By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor

After tasting, re-tasting and re-re-tasting dozens of wines over the last few weeks, today we're happy to announce the finalists in our "New York Cork Report 2010 Wines of the Year" program.

Each wine was hand-picked by the wine editor for each respective region -- Evan Dawson (Finger Lakes), Bryan Calandrelli (Niagara) and myself (Long Island and Hudson River Region) -- and will be tasted by the NYCR team in mid-January to determine the winners.

Hudson Valley White

Hudson-Chatham Winery 2009 Empire Reserve White

Hudson Valley Red

Hudson-Chatham Winery 2009 Baco Noir Reserve

See all the finalists at:
http://www.lenndevours.com/2010/12/the-new-york-cork-report-2010-wines-of-the-year-the-finalists.html#comments

WINE ENTHUSIAST RAVES ABOUT

HUDSON-CHATHAM MERLOT 2007 RESERVE

87 POINTS!

In the December 15, 2007 issue of Wine Enthusiast our Merlot 2007 Reserve.

"Full bodied with a velvety heft on the palate, this Reserve Merlot from Hudson-Chatham offers a striking balance of intensity and balance. From the nose to the palate, there's a bounty f dark rich fruit, bramble and smoke layered with silky oak and firm tannins." - I.A.

BEACH & BARTOLO REALTORS

CHRISTMAS PARTY 2010 AT

HUDSON-CHATHAM WINERY

This past week Beach & Bartolo Realtors held their annual Christmas Party at the Hudson-Chatham Winery tastingroom. We'd like to thank Rochelle and Chuck Bartolo for planning their company celebration with us. It was a cold night, so they all packed into the warm room. There was a Secret Santa, and lots of laughter. Chuck made a very heartfelt speech, and everyone enjoyed great food and wine. A good time was had by all.

Over 50 years ago, George Beach founded the George Beach Realty. A lifelong resident of Columbia County he had a deep appreciation for the beauty of this area and its wonderful homes of every age and style. (Yes, that really is George at age 12, harrowing his fields in the Austerlitz hills).

Today, George's historic white Colonial, nestled along Route 203 in the heart of picturesque Spencertown, is home to Beach & Bartolo, Realtors, Inc. Chuck Bartolo presides over 15 associate brokers and agents, all well-schooled in the intricacies of real estate and the in and outs of Columbia County.

Beach & Bartolo has become an efficient marketing organization, fully computerized, with membership in three multiple listing services and agents licensed in New York and Massachusetts. All of our agents are schooled in the many facets of real estate, but each has a particular strength. Some have lived in the area for a lifetime and understand the nature and needs of "locals." Others, transplanted from "the city" themselves, have a rapport with New Yorkers who have fallen in love with the area and are looking for a weekend home or a total change of lifestyle.

George Beach founded the business based on the principals of Honesty, Service, and Loyalty to the Customer, and so it continues under principal broker, Chuck Bartolo.

Happy Holidays to everyone from Beach & Bartolo, especially Rochelle and Chuck from Carlo and Dominique and the staff at Hudson-Chatham Winery.

HUDSON-CHATHAM WINES
ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT
ATHOS RESTAURANT IN DELMAR, NY

Hudson-Chatham Winery is both proud and pleased to announce that our wines are now available at Athos Restaurant in Albany, NY.

Athos Restaurant is the Capital District’s only restaurant, devoted to serving Classic Greek Cuisine. Whether you relax in their Taverna Bar, enjoy the comfort of the main dinning room, or the privacy of their Ithaka dining room. At Athos, you will experience exceptional Greek Cuisine and the warmth of Greek hospitality (Philoxonia).

You'll find our Hudson-Chatham Baco Noir Old Vines 2009 and Hudson-Chatham Seyval Blanc. Great with foods of all kinds. Try the Baco Noir Old Vine 2009 with the Chicken Souvlaki,
Delmonico Steak, Veal Chop, Pork Souvlaki, Macedonian Lamb Roast or Paidakia Arnisa. And the Seyval Blanc will be a perfect accompaniment to their many delicious fish dishes.

Athos Restaurant

1814 Western Avenue

Albany, NY 12203

518.608.6400
Serving Dinner:

Monday - Saturday: 4pm - 10pm

Sunday: 3pm - 9pm

http://athosrestaurant.com/#

HUDSON-CHATHAM WINES ARE NOW AT

FOUR CORNERS LUNCHEONETTE

Hudson-Chatham Winery is both pleased and proud to announce that our wines can be found at Four Corners Luncheonette in Delmar, NY.

Four Corners Luncheonette

A Verdant Oasis in the Gustatory Badlands

2 Grove Street

Delmar, NY 12054

518 439-0172

Dinner Tue-Sat 5pm

Lunch Mon-Sat 11:30am

Breakfast Daily 7am

andCatering

http://www.fourcornersluncheonette.com/

HUDSON-CHATHAM WINERY

SHINES IN GRAND ARMY PLAZA,

PARK SLOPE, BROOKLYN

Last weekend, Carlo and Dawson worked the Grand Army Plaza Farmer's Market, at Park Slope, in Brooklyn, NY. Featured at the farmer's market, aongside fellow Columbia County alumni, Milk Thistle Farm, they toiled in the 20 degree weather in an effort to enlighten Brooklyn residents about our wines. There was an enthusiastic response.

This was a coming home of sorts for Carlo, who lived in Park Slope for more thn five years, eventually writing a book about his time there entitled 10 SECRETS MY DOG TAUGHT ME.

With dog walkers filling the lanes, the meadows, and the farmer market, memories came flooding back of his days as a son of Brooklyn. Taking his German Shorthair Pointer, Exley, for long walks almost every morning, and the many friends he had there.

A geat day. Great to be back in the neighborhood.

HUDSON-CHATHAM BACO NOIR OLD VINES
IS NOW AVAILABLE AT
BEEKMAN ARMS IN RHINEBECK, NY

Hudson-Chatham Winery is both pleased and proud to announce that our Hudson-Chatham Baco Noir Old Vines is now available in the diningroom of The Beekman Arms, in Rhinebeck, NY.

The Beekman Arms, America's oldest continuously operated hotel, is located in the center of the Village of Rhinebeck in the historic Hudson Valley.

Pleasantly old fashioned, yet unobtrusively modern, the hotel offers their guests charming accommodations in several different buildings, all with private bath, television, telephone, and a decanter of sherry.

The Tavern at the Beekman Arms
Enter their welcoming restaurant with its Colonial Tap Room featuring overhead beams, open hearth fireplace, and a charming bar. Their restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week year round and Brunch on Sundays. Dining is in several separate dining rooms and a garden greenhouse. They also cater to banquet, wedding and private parties.

BERKSHIRE HOMESTYLE

RAVES ABOUT

HUDSON-CHATHAM POMME BULLE

The December 2010 issue of Berkshire Homestyle magazine had a special article on Holiday Wines. The piece featured a special selection of wines from France and New England.

Among other delicious offerings, they featured the Hudson-Chatham Pomme Bulle hard sparkling cider as a great New England holiday wine for enjoying.

We couldn't agree more.

Thanks, Berkshire Homestyle!