On Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Bedell Cellars will host a Merlot Reserve Vertical Tasting featuring vintages from 1988 through 2002. It’s $50 per person ($40 for wine club members) and includes lunch and a special preview and barrel tasting of the 2004 vintage. Pre-paid reservations…
I’ve never met Pellegrini Vineyards’ winemaker Russell Hearn. But through his wines, I feel a certain welcome familiarity. From my very first sip of his Vinter’s Pride Encore – a rich, complex blend of red varietals – a few years ago, I’ve been a member of his fan club, and I’ve enjoyed numerous visits to…
If you’ve been reading LENNDEVOURS for a while, you’ve no doubt read at least a little bit about Channing Daughters Winery in Bridgehampton, NY. The CDW wine club is one of the two we’re members of — and with good reason. Not only are the wines among the best and most unique on Long Island,…
Back in April, Bedell Cellars released the first wine in its Artist Series. To get the Eric Fischl-designed label on that 2001 Reserve Merlot, you had to dish out $200 bucks for a magnum (750ml bottles are $30, but don’t have the special label.) Probably out of most of our price ranges…even if I think…
On Monday, May 16th The Plaza Cafe will be playing host to Michael Silacci, head winemaker for Opus One Winery and five of Long Island most respected chefs for an Opus One wine dinner. Chefs Michael Meehan, Culinary Director of the Peconic Bay Winery, John Montgomery who is currently planning a new restaurant, Tom Schaudel…
(This story appeared originally in the 4/14 issue of the Long Island Press) Jim and Linda Waters of Waters Crest Winery, pictured in their barrel room, own one of Long Island’s newest family-run wineries. Photo by John Griffin, Long Island Press It’s no secret that Long Island produces its share of wine. You can find…
(This column appeared in the 3/25 issue of Dan’s Papers)Winemaker Christopher Tracy and his wife (and the winery’s GM) Allison Dubin Visit Friuli (And Hungary) Without Leaving the IslandBordeaux. It’s the region most often used to describe our unique climate. It should come as no surprise then that many Long Island winemakers focus mainly on…
When Andrew of Spittoon fame emailed me asking to host an upcoming vintage of Wine Blogging Wednesday, how could I say no? He’s one of the most prolific wine bloggers out there and someone I’ve had some interesting conversations with via email. I knew he’d come up with something clever…and he certainly didn’t disappoint. His…
Channing Daughters Winery, located in Bridgehampton, is one of the most unique wineries on Long Island. While most around here focus on Bordeaux varietals like Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon…Channing Daughters is always trying new things. Think I’m kidding? Sure, they make Merlot, Cab Franc (only in good years though) and a few different…
In my rarely-humble opinion, Roman Roth of Wolffer Estates is one of the top one or two winemakers in New York State. I hesitate to annoint anyone "the best" because there are many talented winemakers, but he’s right there with anyone else. His wines, from his crisp, refreshing Rose to his everyday Le Ferme Martin…