Posts Written OnMarch 14, 2006

WTN: Pellegrini Vineyards 2001 Cabernet Franc

Merlot rules Long Island wine country. It’s the most planted variety and its quality led to the creation of the Long Island Merlot Alliance. But it’s hard to ignore the many great varietal cabernet francs being grown and made here as well. Pellegrini Vineyards does a particularly great job with this lesser-known Bordeaux varietal. Thei 2001 Cabernet Franc ($18) has an extremely expressive nose (typical of the variety) that fills the air with raspberry, black cherry and sweet spice. Juicy with some acidity and low tannins, the palate is ripe with raspberries accented by white pepper and minty-basil notes. I…

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Wine Blogging Wednesday #20 Announced

I’m happy to report that the annoucement for Wine Blogging Wednesday #20 has been posted over at April’s host, Bill of Wine for Newbies. As the weather warms, many wine drinkers turn to more and more white wines, seeking out more refreshing, palate-cleansing wines. That’s all well and good, but Bill wants us to think outside the barrel a bit. So, for this vintage of Wine Blogging Wednesday, you can drink any white wine that you want…it just can’t be chardonnay, sauvignon blanc or riesling. Happily, this means that I can make a return to the wines of New York.…

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