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Monthly Archives: October 2010
Roanoke Vineyards 2007 Gabby’s Cabernet Franc — A Study of Two Franc’s Part 2
In part one of my study of Roanoke Vineyards 2006 Gabby’s Cabernet Franc, I told you a little bit about how I got my hands on the sold out varietal. As some of you who read the post, you may … Continue reading
Posted in 2007, Cabernet Franc, Long Island, Roanoke Vineyards
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Heading South to Virginia Tonight
I am traveling south tonight for a Taste Live Event. My destination is the Monticello Wine Trail. But I will be in the comfort of my own home. You can follow the journey tonight at 8PM on twitter using the … Continue reading
Posted in Non Long Island, Tasting, Twitter
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Harvest at Martha Clara Vineyards
The alarm sounded at 4:45 am. The house was quiet, the dog and the cats were still sleeping. My son was swaddled snugly in his crib and my wife was sleeping too. In her mind she must have thought that I … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Harvest, Long Island, Martha Clara
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Lenz Winery 1998 Merlot
I love to wander around wine shops. I get lost. Just like some people get lost in a library or their favorite book shop. I get lost in a wine shop, always looking at the bottle lying on their side. … Continue reading
Posted in 1998, Lenz Winery, Long Island, Merlot
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It’s Regional Wine Week 2010!
I know I am a bit late with this, having missed out on two days going on three days worth of posting about what I am drinking from my home state of NY, more importantly, Long Island. But as the … Continue reading
Posted in Long Island
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