Category Archives: 2010

Pindar Vineyards 2010 Viognier

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

Pindar Vineyards in Peconic, is one of a handful of vineyards on the east end the grow and bottle Viognier.  Bedell Cellars and Martha Clara Vineyards are the other two who release their own Viognier.  Macari Vineyards uses some in their … Continue reading →

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Anthony Nappa Wines 2010 “Spezia” — Wine Blogging Wednesday #73 “Spark”

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

You need a spark to start an engine.  You need a spark to light a fire.  You need a spark to keep a relationship going.  You need a spark to get things in motion and keep them moving. I had … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010, Anthony Nappa Wines, Gewürztraminer, Long Island | 2 Comments

Raphael Vineyards 2010 Riesling

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

This is the sophomore vintage for Raphael Vineyards Riesling and the first under their winemaker Les Howard.  These are young vines that still need time to develop and as they do I am sure the wine will as well Raphael … Continue reading →

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Shinn Estate Vineyards 2010 Chardonnay

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

You have all heard me mention how great the 2010 vintage was, no need to bring it up again.  It has also been mentioned that the 2010 vintage may have been a bit too hot for the Sauvignon Blanc grape. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010, Chardonnay, Long Island, Shinn Estate Vieyard | 2 Comments

Influence Wines 2010 Riesling

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

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 | 2 Comments

Raphael Vineyards 2010 “First Label’ Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

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 →

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Martha Clara Vineyards 2010 Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

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 →

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Raphael Vineyards 2010 Rosé of Merlot

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

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 →

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Raphael 2010 Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

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 →

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Paumanok Vineyards 2010 Dry Rosé

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

I got real behind on the blog recently and now I am trying to play catch-up.  You might see some posts of wines that have sold out and for that I apologize. This Rosé from Paumanok Vineyards sold out rather quickly. … Continue reading →

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Duck Walk Vineyards 2010 Rosé

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

  Last year was the first year that Duck Walk Vineyards produced a dry Rosé.  It sold out quickly and I never had a chance to taste it. This, Duck Walk Vineyards 2010 Rosé ($15) is Edward Lovaas’s, the assistant winemaker’s, … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Bedell Cellars

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

A while back I finally had the opportunity to meet up with Rich Olsen-Harbich, the new winemaker at Bedell Cellars.  I was interested to catch up with Rich, since this was the first time I had a chance to meet … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010, Barrel Tasting, Bedell, Long Island, Looking at the Future Through a Barrel, Winery Visit | 3 Comments

Pindar Vineyards 2010 Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

It is officially summer on Long Island and that means you will find Sauvignon Blanc or Rose in my glass.  You might see me squeeze in a Cabernet Franc here and or a Chardonnay there, but it all depends on … Continue reading →

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Bedell Cellars 2010 Taste Rosé

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

When Rich Olsen-Harbich arrived at Bedell Cellars, he wanted to make an impact and impression as soon as he could.  He wanted to put his fingerprint on Bedell Cellars wines. After discussions with founding winemaker Kip Bedell and the rest … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010, Bedell, Rose | 4 Comments

Tasting the Future: Shinn Estate Vineyards Shinn-Dig

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

A few weeks ago – OK about a month ago, Shinn Estate Vineyards in Mattituck held their 7th Annual “Shinn-Dig”  This is an opportunity for the Shinn Estate Vineyards extended family — those that support them and buy their wine’s throughout the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2009, 2010, Barrel Tasting, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvigon, Chardonnay, Event, Future Releases, Long Island, Merlot, Rose, Sauvignon Blanc, Shinn Estate Vieyard | 3 Comments

Looking Back at 2010 — A Wine-derful Year.

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

Now that the year is over and we have to write 2011 on our checks — something I can’t get used to — I thought I would take a few minuets and give you some of my highlights of 2010.  This … Continue reading →

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