By Lenn Thompson, Editor-in-Chief Merlot very well may be the signature red variety of Long Island, but if someone were to ask me to pick a single red grape that is successful in all of New York's major wine regions, it has to be cabernet franc. From Long Island to the Hudson Valley to the Finger Lakes to Niagara and Western New York, there are well-made francs to be had. Standing Stone Vineyards, on the eastern short of Seneca Lake, produced this Standing Stone Vineyards 2007 Cabernet Franc ($20) with grapes from the original Gold Seal Vineyard (read more). Raspberries…
Posts Written OnJanuary 01, 2010
Shmaltz Brewing Company Bittersweet Lenny’s R.I.P.A.
By Kevin Burns, Beer Columnist Lenny's poured a clear, dark amber color with a finger width off white head. The nose is dominated by rye with a decent amount of hops. The body is smooth up front with a light sweetness. The rye is up front and stands out. The finish is loaded with hops, very dry and leaves a bitter taste on the palate. Overall, this is a very good beer. It is well balanced and the rye works extremely well with the large amount of hops. Lenny's would pair well with lots of foods, but I decided to cook a hicken…