Q&A: Behind The Lanka Chronicles with Author Shiva Kumar
What do local wine and science fiction have in common? In our interview with Shiva Kumar, author of a new futuristic trilogy, we’ll find out!
What do local wine and science fiction have in common? In our interview with Shiva Kumar, author of a new futuristic trilogy, we’ll find out!
As the birthplace of American viticulture, the Hudson Valley has its share of pioneers. Here’s a look at a few who helped shape the Hudson Valley’s wine industry.
Prohibition may have dealt applejack a near death blow back in 1920 when the law went into effect, but apple brandy, commonly known as “applejack,” is once again making a name for itself as a popular American drink.
An intriguing novel by first-time author Steven Laine in which a simple discovery in the vineyards of Italy sets the scene for mystery and adventure in the wine world.
At one minute after midnight on July 1, 1919, the dream of “dry” reformers became a reality when the Wartime Prohibition Act went into effect.
Glorie Farm Winery is exactly what lawmakers had in mind when they passed the New York Farm Winery Act of 1976. The new law allowed grape growers in New York to establish wineries and sell directly to the public. In other words: Farm + Winery = Farm Winery.
To the great majority of wine drinkers, the label is the key to the wine they are planning to purchase. A glance at the label on a bottle will reveal a great deal about viticultural origins, style, and most importantly, the sort of taste to expect.