Posts Written OnFebruary 22, 2010

Tasting Rooms: Sometimes the First Impression is the Only Impression

The tasting menu at Macari Vineyards By Lenn Thompson, Editor-in-Chief Visiting Long Island wine country has really changed for me. There was a time — before my son Jackson was born — that my wife Nena and I would spend at least one day every weekend tasting on the North Fork or in the Hamptons. Back in those days, touring the local wine trails was pure fun, and relaxing. We could taste and talk without me having to ask about yields or spray schedules or brix at harvest or how many months a wine was aged in what type and…

What We Drank (February 22, 2010)

By Lenn Thompson, Editor-in-Chief Usually our band of intrepid "drink local" editors and contributors can be counted on for at least one local libation. Not so this week, with New Orleans, South Africa, Portual and yes, even California (but not wine) represented. Enjoy reading what we've been enjoying drinking: Lenn Thompson: Graham Beck NV Brut (South Africa) We had a day-long (and over-night) sitter over the weekend, so Nena and I spent Saturday tasting on the North Fork. We had some 'interesting' and diverse tasting room experiences (keep an eye out for a post this week) but also sampled some…

Taste Farnum Hill Ciders at Roanoke Vineyards this Friday

By Lenn Thompson, Editor-in-Chief This Friday from 5-8 p.m. join me at Roanoke Vineyards where Corrie Martin Louisa Spencer from Farnum Hill Cider will be pouring their artisanal, New Hampshire-made apple ciders, free of charge. They'll also be providing some local cheese and cured meats to enjoy with the ciders and, of course, you'll also be able to taste Roanoke's wines as well. I was just there on Saturday and the just-released 2006 Blend One stood out for me. So, if you are a wine lover, beer geek, fermentation nut, or just curious, come taste, nibble on snacks and enjoy…