Archive for May, 2012
What We Drank (September 28, 2009)
Another diverse and interesting array of wines (and beer) from the writers and editors of the New York Cork Report. From Lenn Thompson: Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 1999 Cabernet Franc You already know that I was in the Finger Lakes ...
Brown’s Tomhannock Pilsner
By Kevin Burns, Beer Columnist Our latest beer review comes from the Brown's Brewing Company in Troy, NY. Tomhannock Pilsner poured a clear, golden yellow color with a pen width, white head. The aroma was hoppy with pale ma...
Martha Clara Vineyards Video: The JuanMaker: Vine Whisperer
To help supplement its own video content, the New York Cork Report is going to start posting more videos created by New York wineries, including the Juan-Maker series from Martha Clara Vineyards. If you're a New York winery...
Anthony Road Wine Company: The Pinot Gris is In
By Lenn Thompson, Long Island Editor and Editor-in-Chief Just a quick note to check in from the beginnings of the 2009 Finger Lakes grape harvest. After a couple hours spent at Fox Run Vineyards yesterday afternoon, with Morgan...
Finger Lakes Harvest: Up Close and Personal
By Lenn Thompson, Long Island Editor and Editor-in-Chief Why are these two men, Peter Becraft (assistant winemaker) and Johannes Reindhart (winemaker) of Anthony Road Wine Company, smiling? Is it because their 2008 Semi-Dry Rie...
My Winemaking: Why I May Not Be as Fun to Drink With
By Bryan Calandrelli, Niagara Regional Editor In a month I will be participating in my third vintage here in Niagara County wine country. I’ve been lucky enough to gain access to several local winemakers and have gone ...
The New York Cork Report Adds Julia Burke as New Niagara Region Correpondent
By Lenn Thompson, Long Island Editor and Editor-in-Chief The LENNDEVOURS/New York Cork Report team has grown by yet another New York wine lover today. Please join me in welcoming Julia Burke to the site, focusing mainly on the ...
Lucas Vineyards: Giving Syrah an Honest Shot In the Finger Lakes
Syrah clusters hanging in there as harvest approaches at Lucas Vineyards By Evan Dawson, Finger Lakes EditorPhotos by Morgan Dawson Photography Lucas winemaker Jeff Houck is unaware of this, but he was born with trace amounts o...
Local With Local with Deb Whiting, Red New Bistro: Pear-Fennel Flatbread with Lamoreaux Landing 2008 Red Oak Riesling
By Chef Deb Whiting, Red Newt Bistro My assignment this time around for "Local with Local" was a pairing with Lamoreaux Landing 2008 Red Oak Riesling. This is a beautiful Finger Lakes dry riesling that has overtones o...
What We Drank (September 21, 2009)
As is often the case, we have a diverse group of wines this week, including some varieties that are most definitely off the beaten path. By Bryan Calandrelli: Lagunitas Brewing Gnarly Wine When your weekend schedule consists of...
