Archive for May, 2012
Palmer Vineyards and Long Island’s First Albarino
By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor With the accelerating success Long Island wine has enjoyed in recent years, it's easy to forget that the industry was only founded in 1973. Several grapes have come and gone over the cours...
A Sampling of Arrowhead Spring’s 2008 Estate Reds
Duncan Ross, owner and winemaker of Arrowhead Spring Vineyards, pours his new reds. By Bryan Calandrelli, Niagara Region Editor Arrowhead Spring Vineyards billed their last tasting event at the winery as a “Release Event Spec...
Q&A: Paul Deninno, Owner and Winemaker, Bashakill Vineyards
By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor The IT-to-wine career path isn't unique to Paul Deninno, Bashakill Vineyards' owner and winemaker, but his mechanic-to-IT-to-wine journey is a new one for me. Paul grew up in Mahwah, N...
The Fabulous Beekman Boys: Beekman 1802 Blaak
By Aaron Estes, Cheese Editor At this point I think everyone has heard about the hit reality show “The Fabulous Beekman Boys” that airs on the Planet Green network. But, for those of you who are not familiar, it follows the...
Flying Bison Brewing Company Blizzard Bock
By Julia Burke, Beer Editor A nice bock warms the soul during the winter months. This one from Buffalo's Flying Bison Brewing Company pours a pretty black walnut hue into a pint glass, with one-finger head and delicate laci...
Shinn Estate Vineyards On NBC Green Week
Stumbled upon this video this weekend and thought I'd share. Sometimes the organic and biodynamic vineyard practices at Shinn Estate Vineyards are controversial and polarizing, but you certainly cannot take issue with their...
Channing Daughters Winery 2008 Meditazione
By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor In a wine world filled with so much ubiquity, it is a true pleasure to find a wine like Channing Daughters Winery 2008 Meditazione ($40), a wine inspired by the “Vino da Meditazione” wines...
Sherwood House Vineyards 2005 Blanc de Blanc
By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor With the opening of their second (and now main) tasting room on Main Road in Jamesport, Sherwood House Vineyards is starting to get more of the attention it deserves. Yes, owners Charles and&#...
What New York Wine Needs Now: “There’s No Boogyman Holding Us Back” with Rick Rainey of Winebow
By Evan Dawson, Managing Editor How do you live vicariously through Lenn Thompson? (And why would you want to?) What are "wines of joy"? Is it time for an AOC system for New York wines? We think this is ...
What We Drank (December 7, 2010
Here is what our editors and contributors were drinking last week… David Flaherty: Smuttynose Brewing Company Winter Ale Now is the time of year to snuggle up by the fire and crack open a hearty, winter ale. W...
