By Lenn Thompson, Editor-in-Chief I'm intrigued by the malbec grape's potential on the North Fork. It seems to do quite well here and makes some great wines. In fact, it may only be held back by the limited amount that is planted and grown, as most growers only have a small bit planted for use in blending. Malbec bottled on its own is a relatively new thing on Long Island. The first one I remember seeing was from 2004. But, Wineries like Macari Vineyards and Raphael have done some really nice varietal bottlings that both show typical malbec character and…
Posts Written OnFebruary 10, 2010
Mini-Rieslings: Hazlitt Hopes To Take a Major Step With Customers
By Evan Dawson, Finger Lakes Editor Photo courtesy of Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards has just released a new mini-format riesling and they believe it will provide more options for consumers and restaurants. As shown at right, the wine will be sold in packs of four, with each bottle containing 187 milliliters of wine (or exactly 1/4 a standard bottle of wine). "People want a single-serving bottle," Hazlitt's Director of Marketing, Brad Phillips, told me. "There are a lot of customers who don't want to have to get rid of a whole bottle of wine. So this format not…
Valentine’s Day in Long Island Wine Country
By Lenn Thompson, Editor-in-Chief This weekend, Long Island wineries are pulling out all the stops to help you woo your Valentine and make your Hallmark holiday a special one. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention one more time that Long Island Winterfest kicks off this weekend with live, free jazz at tasting rooms across the North Fork. Visit liwinterfest.com for a complete listing of performances and special deals from wineries, B&Bs and other local businesses. Winterfest runs for the next six weekends, but if you don't like jazz, local wineries have plenty of offer this weekend anyway. Valentine’s Day…