Seeing Jennifer Fivelsdal's post on the Hudson Valley Smoke House prompted me to write a blog dedicated to a Hudson Valley business I have come to know.  Usually in a pinch for a closing gift I run in there and grab a nice bottle of wine or two.

Stone Ridge Wine and Spirits located in (you guessed it) Stone Ridge New York is a great little wine shop.  The owner Tim Sweeney is one of the most well schooled wine enthusiests I know.  With tastings, wine dinners and other wine related events, he is very well connected to his customer base.  If you are in the area stop by and say hi to Tim (Tell him Lou Lynch sent you . .  he might give you a discount).  Great idea for a closing gift.

His website is pretty cool too.  He has it loaded with food and drink recipies.  The food recipies have wine recommendations that go with each dish.  There is also a podcast and a bunch of other stuff you wouldn't expect from a wine store.

Website: StoneRidgeWineandSpirits.com