Archive for December 27th, 2012
5 Questions with… Alicia Valle, In-House Epicurean, Lieb Cellars
For this week’s “5 Questions with…” feature, we sit down with Alicia Valle from Lieb Cellars. She is a dean’s list graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and freelance artist who found her w...
Benmarl Winery 2010 Ridge Road Estate Cabernet Franc
Toasty oak and caramel candy mask red raspberry and peppery spice aromas on the nose. Lacks fruit on the palate as well — tasting far older than it is. Medium-full body, dominated by oak and Werther’s Originals flav...
Martha Clara Vineyards 2011 Sauvignon Blanc
Clean aromas of Meyer lemon, honeydew melon and grapefruit are backed by subtle citrusy herb notes. Medium-light in body, showing flavors of green melon and mixed citrus fruits. Clean and fresh with light green apple skin and f...
Silver Thread Vineyard 2011 Doyle East Vineyard Riesling
When Paul and Shannon Brock took over Silver Thread Vineyard in the summer of 2011 — just before harvest — fans of Finger Lakes wines were anxious to see what Paul, who is also the winemaker, would do with the wines...
