This is what our contributors and editors were drinking last week… David Flaherty: Spezial Weize, Hopf, Germany Nestled in the Bavarian alps lies the Weissbierbrauerei Hopf. It's been in existence for over 100 years and I'd imagine it's something like Santa's little workshop. The beers are just so damn good that it has to be run by magical, little elves who dash about the brewery clad in tiny lederhosen, whistling ancient German folk tunes while they work. But this is serious business. The beer produced here is some of the finest representations of authentic German Weiss (wheat) beers you'll ever…
Posts Written OnOctober 26, 2010
BashaKill Vineyards 2009 “Dragonfly” Lemberger
By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor The wine world is seemingly overflowing with technology sector refugees who have escaped the corporate grind for an agricultural life.It sometimes gives me hope that I may eventually make wine my career. Paul Deninno, owner and winemaker at BashaKill Vineyards is one such refugee. Formerly and auto mechanic and and IT manager, Dennino started BashaKill Vineyards, the first commercial winery in Sullivan County, in 2005. A year later, he planted his first vines — Noiret and Cayuga. Two years later, he added Marquette. There are two main reasons for choosing those grapes. First, Sullivan County,…