By Lenn Thompson, Editor and Publisher Because I have to taste several Kosher wines for WBW #56 tomorrow, today's review is going to be a quick one for a simple, but solid Pindar Vineyards 2007 Peacock Chardonnay ($11). This chardonnay was ermented in stainless steel and with an unknown amount of oak aging (the website doesn't say), this wine is very fruity on the nose with pineapple and pear aromas backed by hints vanilla and even some citrus blossom. As I said, simple, but solidly made, the palate is medium-bodied with more pear-pineapple flavors, a bit more vanilla and just…
Posts Written OnApril 14, 2009
Wine Dinners: Showcases or Money-Makers?
By Lenn Thompson, Editor and Publisher A couple of weeks ago, Nena and I had the pleasure of attending a wine dinner at Mirabelle Tavern, featuring the wines of Lenz Winery. It's always a pleasure to see Lenz's winemaker, Eric Fry and he was hustling his way around the dining room, talking with attendees about each of the wines as they were poured. And, it's always great to sit down to a meal prepared by chef Guy Reuge, one of my favorite Long Island chefs. For me, the pairing of the night (and this was a night filled with well-considered…
Plastic Wrap vs. TCA: Does it Work?
Tom Mansell, the science-loving wine geek behind one of my new favorite blogs, Ithacork, posted a video the other day that I thought you might find interesting. I've heard before that by pouring a corked wine over plastic wrap, the TCA binds to the plastic and leaves the wine tasting cork taint-free. Watch his video above and see what he found.
Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars 2007 T23 Cabernet Franc
By Lenn Thompson, Editor and Publisher Cabernet franc is a wine that comes in many styles across New York state. One one end of the spectrum, you have winemakers who eschew oak completely. On the other end, you have the winemakers who treat cabernet franc like it's cabernet sauvignon blanc, extending maceration and bludgeoning it with new oak. I guess what I'm saying is that there isn't a clearly defined New York style cabernet franc yet. Nor is there a distinct style for Long Island, the Finger Lakes, etc. either. This unoaked rendition, Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars' 2007 T23 Cabernet…