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Uncork Your Mind

Debbie Gioquindo, CSW, WLS the Hudson Valley Wine Goddess takes the intimidation out of wine. This is a monthly podcast where I will speak with people in the wine industry, authors, and bloggers to education you on wine.

Dec 11, 2013

Holiday food and wine pairing decisions can be more stressful than holiday shopping.  When you walk into that wine shop you can be completely overwhelmed on the choices you have in front of you.  What wine to pair with your dinner, dessert and then after you make the purchase you hope it was the correct one.

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Nov 6, 2013

I was first intrigued with 90+ Cellars when I received a media sample from them this past summer.  I knew nothing about them but a gentleman named Dave who I shared a table with at a tasting enlightened me on the brand.  I thought it was brilliant! (You can read my post about the wine by clicking here.)

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Oct 20, 2013

What happens when you have two people with two different backgrounds, each having different AHA moments in wine unite? You get Protocol Wine Studio, showing today's true wine culture.

Meet Tina and Eric (Guy).  Tina, a pastry chef  had a thriving wedding cake company. Goes to a wine dinner at The Herbfarm in...


Oct 8, 2013

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Lou Caracciolo of Amalthea Cellars located in Atco, New Jersey.  In this podcast you will get a little introduction to New Jersey wines, a little history on the region, the different AVA's and the style of wine that Lou crafts.

There are approximately 50 wineries in New...


Sep 18, 2013

It is a pairing at Clinton Vineyards.  Last Wednesday Phyllis Feder of Clinton Vineyards released her 2012 Victory White.   This is the latest chapter in the Clinton Vineyards tradition of support for Bill and Hillary Clinton that dates back 23 years.

The first Victory White was released in 1992, inspired by...