Welcome to the First Annual Independant Food Festival and Awards. I was lucky enough to be included as a judge for this year’s festival…one of 29 people world wide. So, without further adieu…my award… The Best Use of Unripe American-Grown Grapes by a German-Born WinemakerWinner: Roman Roth, Winemaker, Wolffer Estate Vineyards Do you verjus? Literally translated as “green juice” and pronounced “vair-ZHOO,” it’s the fresh, unfermented juice of half-ripe fruit, most often grapes. While quite common in the Old World (especially winemaking regions), I wasn’t familiar with verjus until I moved to Long Island nearly six years ago. On…
Taste Everything Festival: The Best Use of Unripe American-Grown Grapes by a German-Born Winemaker
