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Impressed by Italian Pinot Grigio

On the first warm-ish night in March, an unusually small group of three wine tasters headed out to Strada Mia for a

Warm Reds on a Snowy Night

Living in Central New York, most of us have become tolerant of snowy winters but, yikes, this season has put us all

Tasting a Winter White

It’s winter in Central New York, so on a snowy Thursday night we headed out to taste wine at a favorite local

Tailgating with Champagne

Nothing says Saturday in Central New York like a Syracuse Football Tailgate. Luckily for this crew, Kathy and her husband have become

Pinot Noir Downtown

Since it’s November in Central New York, we decided to go indoors and taste a red wine at Nobody’s in Armory Square,

Let’s Try Some Hard Cider

A truly spectacular season, autumn in Central New York brings cooler weather, stunningly beautiful foliage, and a fall harvest of pumpkins, squash, and

What Wine Should I Bring to the Party?

It’s hard to believe that it is State Fair Time – the unofficial grand finale to summer activities in Central New York.

Tasting Prosecco on the Porch

Central New Yorkers fill their summers with barbeques, lake visits, vacations, beautiful sunsets, and some of the best weather in the country.

Four Friends and Two Bottles

Kathy Doner, Kate Fauci, Pam Romeo, and Carolyn Brown

On the first truly steamy evening of summer, four friends (Kathy, Kate,

Four Friends and Two Bottles

Kathy Doner, Kate Fauci, Pam Romeo, and Carolyn Brown