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Author Archives: Michael Gorton, Jr.
Al Despertar de Mi Siesta Mexicana
It’s been awhile since a post appeared here. I’ve said time and time again some of the things that hindered me from blogging, I’m not going to rehash them and remind you of my outside influences. Boring. Tonight is my last … Continue reading
This Would Never Happen In Bordeaux: A Weird Kickstarter For Southold Farm + Cellar
Imagine if Long Island wine region had rules and regulations like Bordeaux or Burgundy or Loire or Mosel. A project like this would not happen. The DOCG would not let this happen. We are kind of lucky we are on Long Island and we … Continue reading
Posted in Long Island
Tagged Bordeaux, Eric Asimov, Kickstarter, Loire, Long Island, Mosel, New York Times, Teroldego, Wine
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Martha Clara Vineyards 2010 “Five-O” Rosé
I am the only one in this house who drinks rose. My wife is just not a fan and has said time and time again, “what’s the point”. We argue over it, and it leads me to drink the bottle … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Martha Clara, Rose
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Long Island, Martha Clara Vineyards, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Wine, Wine tasting descriptors
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Paumanok Vineyards 2010 Festival Red
This is not Paumanok Vineyards current Festival Red release, they are currently offering the 2011. Never the less, this is intended to be had young, and boy was this young. Paumanok Vineyards 2010 Festival Red ($22) (Sold Out) captures the essence of … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Long Island, Paumanok Vineyards
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Paumanok Vineyards, Petit Verdot, Wine
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Martha Clara Vineyards 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
I am not a cabernet sauvignon fan. I find it hard to get into. One of the reasons I think is it never gets as ripe as it should or could here on the North Fork, unless Mother Nature is … Continue reading
Medolla Vineyards 2007 Merlot
The goal of any winemaker or at least what I think a winemaker tries to do with grapes brought in from the vineyard is a simple one; Capture the essence of the vintage in the bottle. When you taste a … Continue reading
Posted in 2007, Long Island, Medolla Vineyards, Merlot
Tagged Grape, Long Island, Merlot, North Fork, North Fork Suffolk County New York, Wine
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Shinn Estate Vineyards 2009 Estate Merlot
There is no question that merlot is king on the North Fork. All vineyards have a percentage of their land with it planted. Year after year it shows very well. In 2009, the weather was not as hot as say 2007, … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Long Island, Merlot, Shinn Estate Vieyard
Tagged Merlot, Shinn Estate Vineyards
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Bedell Cellars 2009 Merlot
In case you have been living under a rock or not on Facebook or twitter or do not have access to network television or even daily news papers, Bedell Cellars in Cutchogue will have the honor of having its 2009 Merlot … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Bedell, Long Island, Merlot
Tagged Bedell Cellars, Cutchogue New York, Long Island, Merlot, Wine
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Clean Slate: Not Talking Aroma or Flavor Here.
It’s what I need. It has been almost four months since I posted something to this blog. A real shame. Not only for me and for those that follow my writings, but for the region and hobby I love. I … Continue reading
Posted in Long Island
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Roanoke Vineyards 2008 Blend One
2008 marks the last vintage of Roanoke Vineyards Blend One and Blend 2 series. Starting with the 2009 vintage and moving forward you will find one main blend or prime blend now know as Prime Number. Blend 2 is known as the … Continue reading
Posted in 2008, Blended Wine, Long Island, Red Wine, Roanoke Vineyards
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cassis, Long Island, Merlot, Roanoke Vineyards, Wine
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Finger Lakes Riesling Hour: 2011 Riesling Launch Recap
On Saturday, at Empire State Cellars, in Riverhead, nearly 30 people came down to taste Riesling from the Finger Lakes Region of New York. The event was put on by the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance and Finger Lakes Wine … Continue reading
Posted in 2011, Event, Finger Lake Region, Riesling, Tasting
Tagged Drupe, Finger Lake, Lenn Thompson, Long Island, Riesling, Wine, Wine tasting descriptors
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Riesling Hour: Saturday, Septermber 22, 2012 — The Offical Launch and Release of Riesling from the 2011 Vintage in the Finger Lakes
Tomorrow starting at 6PM the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance is sponsoring the official release of Finger Lakes Riesling from the 2011 vintage. There will be tastings held across the state and you will have an excellent opportunity to taste right here on Long Island. Empire State Cellars will be hosting a Virtual … Continue reading
Posted in 2011, Event, Finger Lake Region, New York, New York State, Riesling
Tagged Facebook, Finger Lakes, Lenn Thompson, Long Island, New York, Riesling
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What Drove My Palate Back To Wine
You all know that I took a break from wine — I talked about it last week. But the real thing that drove me back to wine; the one thing that made me dust off the old tasting notebook. A … Continue reading
Martha Clara Vineyards 2009 Merlot
The 2009 vintage on Long Island had one of the longest growing seasons on record. Thanks in part to an extend spectacular fall that allowed vineyards to hang fruit a bit longer. Most of the white wines I tasted from … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Long Island, Martha Clara, Merlot
Tagged Long Island, Martha Clara, Martha Clara Vineyards, Merlot, Riverhead, Wine
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While I Was On The Disabled List
A while back when I was not blogging, I mentioned what I did while I was not blogging. It was mainly exploring the world of beer. Well I was at it again. This time, I got a little more into … Continue reading
Channing Daughters Winery 2010 Scuttlehole Chardonnay
Channing Daughters Winery in Bridgehampton has one of the largest portfolios on Long Island. Their white wine offerings are incredible and some of my favorite on the east end. I noticed the very first sentence on the back of this chardonnay bottle … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Channing Daughters, Chardonnay, Long Island
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