By Lenn Thompson, Editor and Publisher This isn't another one of those "rose is making a comeback" pieces, but dry rose is one of the under-appreciated pleasures of cool climate wine regions. The natural acidity that cool evenings and long, slow growing seasons retain is key. In the Finger Lakes, there are more dry roses (in addition to the sweet ones) being bottled every year, but here on Long Island, dry rose has been a part of many wine programs for years. Sometimes, they are made by blending red and white grapes, but some of my favorites are made primarily…
Posts Written OnJune 24, 2009
June 28: Jamesport Vineyards Wine, Beer and Oyster Festival
If you read this blog, there's a good chance that you like local beer, wine and seafood. This Sunday, from noon to 5:30 p.m. Jamesport Vineyards will have all three (along with music from Reckoning) as a part of their first of three Wine, Beer and Oyster Festivals. Admission is free and wines from Jamesport Vineyards, beer from Blue Point Brewery and oysters from local purveyors will be available for purchase. Jamesport Vineyards is well known for its seafood-friendly sauvignon blanc,and Blue Point makes some terrific beers (I like their Hoptical Illusion a lot). And remember, 10% of all…