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Susie Davidson Powell 7/21/26 Susie Davidson Powell 7/21/26

BOTTLE CRUSH: Dionese’s Bitter Aperitif Wine. Made in New York.

A collaboration between Val Feldman of Stable Gate Winery in Castleton + Italian bartender Francesco Dionese, based in New York City, means the Capital Region is home to Dionese’s Bitter Aperitif wine, a remarkably good alt to Campari, and a sibling for their Dionese’s sweet vermouth. Made in New York, baby.

Susie Davidson Powell 6/30/26 Susie Davidson Powell 6/30/26

BREVIS BITTERSWEET: Klocke Estate’s Vermouth Spritz is a Pimm’s Cup Rival

Topped with Cava sparkling wine, Klocke Estate’s bittersweet vermouth spritz is a low-ABV summertime sipper.

Susie Davidson Powell 6/23/26 Susie Davidson Powell 6/23/26

CURIOUS RED: A Curious Departure for Non-Alc Curious Elixirs as They Drop ‘Sumptuous Syrah’

Curious Elixir’s Adaptogenic Curious Red is Founder @susiedp’s Non-Alc Feel Good Sipper for Summer 2026

Susie Davidson Powell 8/5/25 Susie Davidson Powell 8/5/25

RECIPE: Neverstill Riesling Spritz

Stir up a true New Yorker summer cocktail with Neverstill Riesling + C. Cassis blackcurrant liqueur.

Susie Davidson Powell 7/1/25 Susie Davidson Powell 7/1/25

BOTTLE CRUSH: Txakoli + savory popcorn

Jes Rich’s July 4th week wine pick: A crisp, refreshing txakoli wine paired with savory popcorn.