By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor The next in our series of New York Cork Report Artisan Dinners will take place once again at Luce & Hawkins on Wednesday, August 31 at 7 p.m. This time around, we'll be joined by winemaker Kareem Massoud of Paumanok Vineyards, who will be pouring a mini-vertical of his family's chenin blanc — with the added treat of the 1993 Late Harvest Chenin Blanc. Chef Keith Luce has put together an incredible four-course menu to pair with the wines: Coconut- and chili-plumped oysters, lemon-ginger salted shaved melonPaumanok Vineyards 2008 Chenin Blanc Poached rabbit and lobster-foie…
Posts Written OnAugust 16, 2011
Martha Clara Vineyards Wins Governor’s Cup for 2010 Riesling
By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor I've just learned that Martha Clara Vineyards on the North Fork of Long Island has won this year's Governor’s Cup for best New York state wine, for their 2010 Riesling. There has been many words written about the New York Wine & Food Classic over the years, but this is still great for the great team at Martha Clara — and it virtually guarantees that this wine will sell out. It was chosen from 741 wines submitted by 105 wineries by a group of judges from across the country and the world. Juan Micieli-Martinez, general…
Martha Clara Vineyards Wins Governor’s Cup for 2010 Riesling
Martha Clara Vineyards on the North Fork of Long Island has won this year’s Governor’s Cup for best New York state wine, for their 2010 Riesling. There has been many words written about the New York Wine & Food Classic over the years, but this is still great for the great team at Martha Clara — and it virtually guarantees that this wine will sell out. It was chosen from 741 wines submitted by 105 wineries by a group of judges from across the country and the world. Juan Micieli-Martinez, general manager and head winemaker at Martha Clara, just told…