Matt Spaccarelli in the cellar at Benmarl Winery in Marlboro, NY By Lenn Thompson, Editor-in-Chief Photo courtesy of Benmarl Winery Matt Spaccarelli is new to the wine business, but has immersed himself in every aspect of Benmarl Winery's operations, now serving as the general manager and co-winemaker with Kristop Brown. Born just across the river in Hopewell Junction, Matt attended Fordham University where he was "completely convinced that track & field was my true major." He still holds the school record in the decathlon. He was still at Fordham when his parents bought Benmarl in 2006, but he worked there…
Posts Written OnDecember 02, 2009
Wolffer Estate 2005 Christian’s Cuvee Merlot
By Lenn Thompson, Editor-in-Chief $100 for a merlot…from Long Island? Yes. Wolffer Estate Vineyards' Premier Cru (the former name for this wine) is perhaps known as much, or more, for it's price tag than it's quality. But, the wine sells — in part because of the wineries Hamptons locale, but also because it happens to be very good. And unlike some of Long Island's other high-priced "reserve" wines it is only made when winemaker Roman Roth thinks the fruit coming into the winery warrants it. I can respect that. 2005 was one of those years, even though what was a…