Posts Written OnAugust 16, 2007

Local With Local: Grilled Strawberry-Duck-Goat Cheese Pizza with Corey Creek Vineyards 2006 Rose

This edition of the "Local With Local" project I’ve started has me working again with chef Doug Gulija from The Plaza Cafe in Southampton. This time, I’m even more excited because the dish truly was a collaborative effort. I wanted to highlight Corey Creek Vineyards’s 2006 Rose, which has been Nena’s favorite rose this summer. I was served a strawberry goat cheese mousse at a rose launch party earlier in the summer, so I suggested that to chef as a starting point. He wanted to do something grilled, because he likes rose with grilled fare and the next thing you…

Congratulations to Long Island Winners at the New York Food & Wine Classic

I’m still not ready to offer my full commentary on "The Classic" but wanted to congratulate the following wineries on their "best" wins at the event: Best Cabernet Franc and Best Red Wine: Pindar Vineyards 2005 Cabernet Franc I haven’t tasted this yet, but hope to soon. Best Vinifera Sparkling: Osprey’s Dominion Vineyards 2002 Rose de Noir I didn’t love this when I tasted it a while back, but I have one bottle left and may have to revisit.Best Oaked Chardonnay: Peconic Bay Winery 2005 La Barrique Chardonnay I think I have this in my tasting queue. Will have to…