Posts Written OnJuly 02, 2010

By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor Here are seven wines that have crossed the NYCR tasting table in recent weeks but will not be reviewed as part of a stand-alone post. As always, these are notes almost verbatim from my tasting notebook: Bouke 2009 Bouquet Rose Wine ($15): Intense watermelon Jolly Rancher with sweet strawberry and just a little rose petal on the nose. Watermelon and cherry candy with an interesting gingery not. Off-dry and while not sugary, could use a bit more acid to lift the freshness. Rose petal peeks in again on the finish. Rating: 79 Channing Daughters Winery…

By Julia Burke, Beer Editor At long last, after months of worry and deliberation without a pint of local beer to diffuse the tension, a beloved brewery was returned to its fans this week when Buffalo’s Flying Bison Brewing Company reopened its doors. Only six months ago, the home of numerous local staples, including Rusty Chain, Aviator Red, and Buffalo Lager was on the brink of closing its doors for good — but after lengthy debate with investors, Flying Bison owner and brewmaster Tim Herzog (pictured right) accepted a buyout offer from Utica producer Matt Brewing Company to save the…