LennkoribeauWet. Wet. Wet.

After only about an inch of wine rain over the summer, Long Island’s East End has endured at least a foot of the wet stuff in just the past seven days.

The result — water-covered roads, some vine damage…and very few tasting room visitors yesterday as Beau, Kori and I visited four of the six tasting rooms we had planned.

I guess no matter how hard you try to stick to an itinerary, talking to owners/winemakers/tasting room staff always results in extended, and enjoyable, stays.

I’m sure you can expect a more complete write up in the coming days (from by me and Beau) but I’ll cleanse your palate with a couple pictures:

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Our visiting tasters at Macari Vineyards. Favorite wines: 2004 Sauvignon Blanc, 2002 Cabernet Franc, 2005 Early Wine (yes, 2005)

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The drinking duo at Lieb Family Cellars. Favorites: 2004 Pinot Blanc, 2001 Blanc de Blanc