Archive for May, 2012
Corey Creek Vineyards 2008 Domaines CC Rose
By Lenn Thompson, Founder and Editor-in-Chief For some reason, we haven't been drinking as much rose around the house this summer as we normally do. I'm not sure why, exactly, but this wine was a nice reminder of why we...
SURU 2007 Red
By Lenn Thompson, Founder and Editor-in-Chief Russell Hearn, winemaker at Pellegrini Vineyards, partner in Premium Wine Group and founding member of the Long Island Merlot Alliance has, along with his wife Susan, launched his o...
What We Drank (8/24/09)
With the exception of our friend Jason up in Syracuse, it sounds like we all tasted some pretty good juice last week. Bryan Callandrelli: Miles Wine Cellars 2006 Cabe With the obvious buzz regarding the 2007 vintage reds, it...
Announcing Wine Blogging Wednesday #61: At the Source
By Lenn Thompson, Founder and Editor-in-Chief As the founder of Wine Blogging Wendesday, I like to hop in and host at least once a year. It's fun to force people to drink what you tell them to. It's a power rush. A boos...
Whole Foods Market Re-Opens Wine Shop in New York City
By Sasha Smith, New York City Correspondent As a fan of the short-lived Whole Foods wine store at the original New York City Columbus Circle location, I’m happy to see that the healthy food chain ultimately won its battle wit...
Saranac Caramel Porter
By Kevin Burns, Beer Columnist Saranac Caramel Porter poured a dark brown color with a finger-width tan head. The aroma had a light roasted character, sweet malt, toffee, and caramel. The body's carbonation is...
Peconic Bay Winery 2007 “Nautique” Esprit de Blanc
By Lenn Thompson, Founder and Editor-in-Chief “When you can balance value and quality, you really can exceed expectations.” That's what Jim Silver, general manager at Peconic Bay Winery told me when I asked him to expla...
They Made Wine Out of What? Judging an Amateur Wine Competition
By Bryan Calandrelli, Niagara Regional Correspondent In the spirit of my “Funny Farm” style transition to rural living, I recently co-chaired the 14th Annual Home Winemakers Competition for the Niagara County Fair. This eve...
Mattebella Vineyards NV Famiglia Red
By Lenn Thompson, Founder and Editor-in-Chief Yet another new producer has popped up on the North Fork — Mattebella Vineyards. Owned by Mark and Christine Tobin, and named for their children Matthew and Isabella, Mattebella V...
“I Had Some Tears…” Anthony Road Wins the Governor’s Cup
By Evan Dawson, Finger Lakes Editor Anthony Road Wine Company's winemaker Johannes Reinhardt is the most humble man I've ever known. Just watch this video as his winery accepts the Governor's Cup award, hande...
