By Lenn Thompson, Editor-in-Chief $100 for a merlot…from Long Island? Yes. Wolffer Estate Vineyards' Premier Cru (the former name for this wine) is perhaps known as much, or more, for it's price tag than it's quality. But, the wine sells — in part because of the wineries Hamptons locale, but also because it happens to be very good. And unlike some of Long Island's other high-priced "reserve" wines it is only made when winemaker Roman Roth thinks the fruit coming into the winery warrants it. I can respect that. 2005 was one of those years, even though what was a…
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News Clips about Christian Wolffer and His Passing
The Wolffer family is expected to give a brief statement today during which we'll hopefully learn about any memorial services here on Long Island. In the mean time, Christian Wolffer's death has been covered extensively in media outlets throughout the U.S. and beyond and I thought you might appreciate a few links to the stories: Vineyard owner Christian Wolffer killed by boat (Newsday) Hamptons Wine Mogul Killed (NY Post) Models Swim to Try to Save Hamptons Mogul (NY Post) German-born US winery owner dies in Brazil in apparent boating accident (LA Times) Brazilian model tries to save wine mogul (Daily…
In Memorium: Christian Wolffer, Owner, Wolffer Estate
Some sad news has hit the Long Island wine community today in the form of a report that Christian Wolffer, entrepreneur and founder/owner of Wolffer Estate has died in a boating accident in Brazil. I haven't heard any details beyond that yet, but this is obviously a terribly sad day for the Long Island wine community. As Charles Massoud, co-owner of Paumanok Vineyards (who emailed me about Wolffer's passing) said "Christian was one of our early wave wine producers who has committed himself to quality and excellence. And I think he has accomplished what he set out to do, with…