Posts Written OnNovember 16, 2009

What we Drank (November 16, 2009)

We have a shorter than usual list of offerings for What We Drank this week. Bryan has been busy changing diapers and Lenn only drank local this weekend — and wants to save those reviews for standalone posts. At least we're back to wine this week for Julia. From Tom Mansell: Jordan 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County Every now and then, you get a nice surprise.  I had this wine at a friend's steak-filled birthday party and I should note that gatherings at this particular friend's house are usually more of the Keystone Light variety than the aged California Cabernet…

Lenz Winery 2002 Old Vines Merlot

By Lenn Thompson, Editor-in-Chief What a difference a few years can make. I know why most New York wineries release reds within two years of vintage. Many producers sell out quickly and need to have something on the shelves to sell. Others need to move product through because they need the cash flow or lack long-term storage space. This all means that most Long Island wines are being tasted in tasting rooms (and purchased and consumed) long before their peak. A quick look around the Island shows that most wineries are pouring 2006 and 2007 reds now. One of the…