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Category Archives: Finger Lake Region
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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Heron Hill Vineyards 2008 Unoaked Chardonnay
Heron Hill Vineyards on Keuka Lake is a vineyard with wonderful views of the lake and their vineyards. A vineyard I would definitely visit when in the Finger Lakes Wine Region. While there, be sure to taste through their lineup … Continue reading
Posted in 2008, Chardonnay, Finger Lake Region, Heron Hill Winery, Ingel Vineyard
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Getting ready for… “Summer in a Glass — The Coming of Age of Winemaking in the Finger Lakes”
I really don’t sell anything on this blog. Just not my style. I will talk you into buying local wine and maybe some vineyard events. However, it ends there. Except for today. I am not a sales person, but today, … Continue reading
Posted in Finger Lake Region, News, Notes, Thoughts
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Heron Hill Winery Ingle Vineyards 2007 Riesling
Finger Lakes Riesling is hard to come by out here on Long Island. You may find a few in your local wine shop or your favorite restaurant. I wish I could get my hands on more Finger Lakes wine here … Continue reading
Posted in 2007, Finger Lake Region, Heron Hill Winery, Ingel Vineyard, Riesling
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Heron Hill Vineyards 2008 Chardonnay (Oaked) Ingle Vineyard
This past May, many of you may remember that I went on a little trip to the Finger Lakes where a group of bloggers and writers from around the country and outside our country, mainly Canada, had the opportunity to … Continue reading
Posted in 2008, Chardonnay, Finger Lake Region, Heron Hill Winery, Long Island
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Anthony Nappa Wine 2009 Riesling “Luminous”
Anthony Nappa — the winemaker and blending genius behind Shinn Estate Vineyards wine. Anthony plays close attention to detail when blending wine to make some of my favorite wines from Shinn Estate Vineyards. The one’s that come to mind are … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Anthony Nappa Wines, Finger Lake Region, Long Island, Tasting
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TasteCamp East 2010: Grand Tasting Day One Part Three
Note: This is the last of my reviews for the opening day of TasteCamp and the tastings of Keuka Lake wineries. The following two vineyards were the last two that I tasted. Remember there were about 10 vineyards pouring for … Continue reading
Posted in Finger Lake Region, TasteCamp
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Ravines Wine Cellars: More Than Just Riesling
One of our vineyard visits at TasteCamp was to this little, husband and wife run boutique winery called Ravines Wine Cellar in Hammondsport, NY overlooking Keuka Lake. Morton and Lisa Hallgren – Husband and Wife; Winemaker and Chef; Scientest and Foodie. That is … Continue reading
Posted in Finger Lake Region, Ravines Wine Cellar, TasteCamp
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TasteCamp East 2010 Day One: Grand Tasting Part Two: A Flight of Chardonnay’s
While at the Grand Tasting at Heron Hill Winery on day one of TasteCamp, one vineyard presented something that you can only taste and purchase at the vineyard. That vineyard is Casa Larga, in Fairport, NY on Keuka Lake. It … Continue reading
Posted in Chardonnay, Finger Lake Region, TasteCamp
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TasteCamp East 2010 Day One: Grand Tasting Part One: McGregor Vineyard
The clock struck Noon on Friday and we walked in to Heron Hill Winery, located on beautiful Keuka Lake. TasteCamp was here and under way. About 40 Bloggers, Writers and Enthusiasts headed for TasteCamp and this was the kick off…a grand … Continue reading
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Feeling the Finger Lakes
I am home, back on Long Island, recovering from a whirlwind adventure in the Finger Lakes wine region as part of TasteCamp East 2010. I have my full share of notes, and I need to go through them, some need … Continue reading
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Riesling Hour Around the World 8PM TONIGHT!
Just got this in an e-mail from Finger Lakes Wine Country. I thought I would share it with you. I plan on taking part with a Finger Lakes Riesling that was made here on Long Island. What is it, you … Continue reading
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Going Off To Camp
In one week, my wife, Melissa, and I will be packing my bags and going to camp. TasteCamp 2010. What is TasteCamp you say. Here is a brief description from the TasteCamp Website: The concept for TasteCamp is a simple one: … Continue reading
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Finger Lake’s Taste Live: Gewürztraminer
This snuck up on me, since I tasted Finger Lakes Pinot Noir only a week ago. But now, the it’s Finger Lakes Wine Country is at it again, promoting their wonderful wine. This time this happens to be my favorite white … Continue reading
Pinot Noir: Finger Lakes Taste Live Event
The Four Poursmen will be back in action on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. I will be participating with other wine bloggers from around the country for the third installment of Finger Lakes Wine with Taste Live on Twitter. This event … Continue reading
Tasting Stars
“Come quickly, I am tasting the stars!” ~ Dom Perignon, at the moment he discovered champagne The other night, at Roanoke Vineyards, the Wine Adventurers or the Pour Boys or the Four Poursemen, we are not sure what we calling … Continue reading
