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Monthly Archives: April 2011
Pindar Vineyards 2008 Syrah
For a while now, I have tried to get into this little grape known as Syrah. There is not too much Syrah here on Long Island, only about a handful of producers locally that bottle it. Most times when looking … Continue reading
Posted in 2008, Long Island, Pindar, Syrah
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Shinn Estate Vineyards 2009 “Haven”
Sauvignon Blanc is slowly becoming the white wine of Long Island. There are some vineyards across the Island that are doing interesting things with Sauvignon Blanc. Some are making White Bordeaux blend. Some are blending it with Chardonnay, some are … Continue reading
Posted in Long Island
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Wine Tasting Charity Event sponsored by New York Cork Report, Peconic Bay Winery and Lacrosse for Autism
On Saturday, April 30th from 1-4 pm, my friend and brethren in wine Lenn Thompson, is organizing a charity wine tasting event that will benefit The Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Stony Brook University. He has partnered … Continue reading
Posted in Event, Long Island, Peconic Bay Winery
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Waters Crest Winery 2009 Campania Bianco
If you are looking for a fun summer white wine to go with your picnic lunch, this is a wine that I would suggest you look for. If you are looking for a white wine that will go with fresh … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Blended Wine, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Waters Crest Winery, White Wine
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Bedell Cellars 2010 Taste Rosé
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
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