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Author Archives: Michael Gorton, Jr.
WTF Is Going On With This Blog?!?!
That’s what I am asking myself today. I am sure some of you who have read this and continue to read this blog are asking as well. And rightfully so. It has been over a month since I posted and … Continue reading
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Influence Wines 2010 Riesling
Erik Bilka has made wine for some time for many people on Long Island. As a production wine maker at Premium Wine group, he probably had his hands on some of your favorite wines. But you did not know it. … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Finger Lake Region, Influence Wines, Long Island, Riesling
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Bedell Cellars 2009 Cabernet Franc
Most of the 2007 red wines are gone from the tasting rooms, but some have still some they are holding on to. Some wineries are rolling out the 2008 reds at this point and some are even rolling out 2009′s. … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Bedell, Cabernet Franc, Long Island
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Clovis Point 2005 Merlot
Clovis Point Vineyards in Jamesport on Route 25 was always a vineyard that we would either hit or miss. It has nothing to do with their wines, for some reason we would drive right past it. We have had great … Continue reading
Posted in 2005, Clovis Point, Long Island, Merlot
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It’s Drink Regional Wine Week!
Just in case you did not know, On Sunday October 9th kicked off the 4th annual Drink Regional Wine. It runs through OCtober 15th. What’s”Drink Regional Wine Week” you ask? Well this sums it up best. It was started 4 … Continue reading
Posted in Event, Long Island, Thoughts, Wine
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Martha Clara Vineyards 2007 Clusters
Martha Clara Vineyards introduced us to a new dessert, port style wine. Ciel has been around for years, but with the ripe highly regarded 2007 vintage, winemaker Juan E. Micieli-Martinez wanted to make a port style wine with some of … Continue reading
Posted in 2007, Desert Wine, Long Island, Martha Clara
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Shinn Estate Vineyards 2008 Wild Boar Doe
Year in and year out this is one, if not my favorite offering’s from Shinn Estate Vineyards in Mattituck. A play on words, it pays homage to the Bordeaux varieties. In this offering it brings 40% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, … Continue reading
Posted in Blended Wine, Long Island, Red Wine, Shinn Estate Vieyard
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Raphael Vineyards 2010 “First Label’ Sauvignon Blanc
A few weeks back I talked about Raphael Vineyards 2010 estate Sauvignon Blanc. This time I want to talk about their other Sauvignon blanc. The one made from older vines that were planted when Raphael began in 1998 from the … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Raphael, Sauvignon Blanc
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Martha Clara Vineyards 2010 Sauvignon Blanc
I know what you are thinking — It’s September, why am I talking Sauvignon Blanc? Well, I got a little backlogged and since we are in a bit of an Indian Summer, I still felt this was perfect for this … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Long Island, Martha Clara, Sauvignon Blanc
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Waters Crest Winery 2009 Late Harvest Night Watch
Last week I talked about how sparkling wine does not get its due respect here. The same can be said for dessert wines here on my blog. It’s not that I don’t like them, I just don’t seem to drink … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Desert Wine, Long Island, Waters Crest Winery
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Raphael Vineyards 2010 Rosé of Merlot
When one looks at a Rosé bottle one might think that a Rosé is a wine for your grandma, that person who is looking for an off dry wine or one who thinks adding ice to wine is ok. This Rosé … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Long Island, Raphael, Rose
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Bedell Cellars 2006 Blanc de Blancs
There is just not enough sparkling wine on my blog. I really like sparkling wine, but I, like most, only drink sparkling wine on special occasions. We all should change that. It is a wine, it just has some bubbles. … Continue reading
Posted in 2006, Bedell, Blanc de Blanc, Chardonnay, Long Island, Sparkling Wine
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Raphael 2010 Sauvignon Blanc
When Les Howard, Raphael’s new winemaker, arrived from Pindar Vineyards in August of last year, he had about just enough time to go over the barrel cellar before the first bins of fruit were being harvested. Les could not wait … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Long Island, Raphael, Sauvignon Blanc
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Riesling Tasting at Martha Clara Vineyards August 26th
Martha Clara Vineyards recently received some huge press thanks to their Estate Reserve Riesling that won top prize at the Annual Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association Competition last month in Haymarket, VA. The wine was the highest rated out of 560+ wines … Continue reading
Posted in Event, Long Island, Martha Clara, Riesling
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Bedell Cellars 2009 First Crush (White)
Bedell Cellers in Cutchogue, one of Long Islands oldest vineyards, is one year into it tenure with one of Long Island’s most experienced winemakers, Rich Olsen Harbich. His first offering at Bedell was the 2010 Taste Rose. It was such … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Bedell, Blended Wine, White Wine
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Roanoke Vineyards Smackdown 4 Recap: The Audience Wins!
In the above photo, this is kinda what we were talking about when the first wine was poured at the Roanoke Vineyards 4th Smackdown: “…Ok. There is no question this is a Riesling…” “…It’s young for sure…” “…I am leaning … Continue reading
Posted in Blind Tasting, Event, Long Island, Roanoke Vineyards, Wine Education
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