Posts Written OnAugust 28, 2009

Welcome Bacchus Wine as a New York Cork Report Sponsor

By Lenn Thompson, Founder and Editor-in-Chief You may have noticed the new banner on the right side of the site already, but I wanted to formally announce the site's newest sponsor, Bacchus Wine in Rochester, NY, a shop (both online and off) that stocks a wide array of New York State wines. We've got a few other plans for this partnership up our virtual sleeves, but for now, please welcome the site's newest sponsor and check out their selection of New York wines, which is the largest I've seen online.

The NYCR Tasting Table (August 28, 2009)

By Lenn Thompson, Founder and Editor-in-Chief I'm finally getting caught up on all of the notes I've already taken on a slew of New York wines. Here are some quick-hits for wines that for one reason or another won't be the subject of full reviews here on the site. Bouke 2008 Rose ($16*) Fruity nose of strawberry and raspberry. Very juicy on the palate with strawberry jam and crushed raspberry. Very well balanced. Crisp acidity. Simple but satisfying. Rating:  (2.5 out of 5 | Average-to-Very Good) Martha Clara Vineyards 2008 Pinot Grigio ($17*) Austere and dusty on the nose with…