Posts Written OnMay 06, 2011

By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor The Long Island wine community often overflows with more of the same — vineyard walks, mediocre music acts, tenuous food/chocolate pairing events, and the like. These activities clearly attract customers — wineries wouldn't spend the time and money on them if they didn't — and it's easy to simply stick with what works. But two of the North Fork's top producers — Roanoke Vineyards and Shinn Estate Vineyards — are about to up the ante significantly by offering their customers new and unique tasting experiences that are anything but the wine country norm. It's great…

By Julia Burke, Beer Editor What's better than maibock season after a long winter and a late-bloomer spring? This one from Flying Bison Brewing Company is a deep, bloody orange-amber color with a delicate one-finger head and faint lacing.  The nose is all chewy, warm cinnamon-raisin bread and orange zest, with some pecan and nutmeg. A big spicy gingerbread palate with a hint of sweetness and balanced carbonation makes for a tasty drinking experience; the solid banana-bread malt bill and crisp, spicy finish, with good length, make for a delicious take on this undeservedly little-known seasonal style. Hops are more…