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I am a Licensed Funeral Director and this is my love affair with wine and the people that make Long Island wine so special. E-mail me here:
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Monthly Archives: July 2010
Waiting For My Fruit To Ripen
Well, for those of you who know me, you know what has been going in these last 9 months. For those of you who don’t, my wife, Melissa is having our first child. The due date was July 21st. That … Continue reading
Raphael Vineyards 2001 First Label Merlot
This bottle had some dust on it. It was laying on it’s side all the way at the bottom of the wine rack at a wine shop near where I work. I knew it was a Raphael from foil cap … Continue reading
Posted in 2001, Long Island, Merlot, Raphael
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A Few Questions with Robin Epperson
A couple of weeks ago I introduced you to Martha Clara Vineyards’s assistant wine maker, Robin Epperson. At the time she was in a Tweet Contest with the Penguin from Martha Clara to see who would have more followers. Well, … Continue reading
Posted in Long Island, Questions, Winemaker
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Shinn Estate Vineyards NV Red (2010)
This is Shinn Estate Vineyards NV Red ($14) everyday table wine – and a great value. The NV on the label is for Non Vintage. This happens to be one of my favorite releases of this wine. It was released on … Continue reading
Posted in Blended Wine, Long Island, Red Wine, Shinn Estate Vieyard, Short Sip
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Raphael Vineyards 2009 First Label Sauvignon Blanc
It’s the summer and on Long Island Sauvignon Blanc is queen in my kingdom. If you were wondering who the king is – it’s Long Island Rose. Last week I told you about Palmer Vineyards and their Sauvignon Blanc – … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Raphael, Sauvignon Blanc
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Looking Back At My Journey — And Forward Too!
Posterous. Yes, I joined the blogging platform. But this is going to be different from Undertakingwine.com. I plan on posting pictures of the bottles I taste or drink right here. No reviews. No fluffy stuff. Just the bottles of wine … Continue reading
Posted in Long Island
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Palmer Vineyards 2008 Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is slowly ascending to the top of my white wine favorite list – especially Long Island Sauvignon Blanc. Gewürztraminer is at the top, but Sauvignon Blanc is now in a neck and neck race with Riesling. I am … Continue reading
Posted in 2008, Notes, Palmer Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc
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