La Montañuela: The Future of Vermont

I spent May Day in Vermont, catching up on the wines that I had tasted pre-bottling from the 2020 vintage and finishing my visits. I rented a car in Hudson. They were out of the economy models and presented me with a huge SUV as a free upgrade—a Land Rover Sport. “I’m not getting into that,” I said. But I did and test drove it to Warren Street where I was compelled to drop some money at the new shop, Grapefruit Wines. It’s a great addition to Hudson. Homey and filled with great bottles. Back in the leather seats of the SUV, I tentatively figured out (mostly) the technology, and by the time I hit Lake George, I had to admit, I loved riding around in the literal seat of luxury. And on a more practical note, it did handle the sloppiness of mud season very safely. My trip’s focus was on tasting, meeting and foraging but still there were a few fun tips I picked up to pass on to you. Creemees, the local term for soft-serve, are trending. But like the fabulous Sonoma-based Straus, the best on

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