Posts Written OnDecember 02, 2010

By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor Photo courtesy of Viviane Bauquet Farre, Food & Style We're not announcing the finalists for the New York Cork Report 2010 Wines of the Year until later this month, but you can bet on the fact that the wine editors are tasting and re-tasting a lot of wines between now and then to pare down the contenders list. This is a strong contender to be a finalist in Long Island's sparkling wine flight. Made with 100% pinot blanc, Lieb Family Cellars 2007 Blanc de Blancs ($35) this methode champenoise bubbly offers a burst of golden…

By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor Martha Clara Vineyards on the North Fork uses a wide array of label designs, but one of the more creative is a design that helps consumers pronounce the name of the wine. Sure, these labels don't have the winery name on the front, and they aren't used for their Gewurztraminer, but it's still a unique concept. Martha Clara Vineyards 2009 Sauvignon Blanc ($19) leans a bit more towards New Zealand than some local sauvignon, but still retains local character. The nose is extremely citrusy, showing white grapefruit and lemon aromas, with hints of honeydew melon…