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Monthly Archives: June 2011
Waters Crest Winery 2007 Campania Rosso
This red blend from Jim Waters, proprietor and winemaker at Waters Crest Winery in Cutchogue is delicious blend of 78% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc, and 16% Cabernet Sauvignon. Waters Crest Winery 2007 Campania Rosso ($50) is a limited production wine; only … Continue reading
Posted in 2007, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvigon, Merlot, Waters Crest Winery
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Pindar Vineyards 2010 Sauvignon Blanc
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
Posted in 2010, Long Island, Pindar, Sauvignon Blanc
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Martha Clara Vineyards 2009 “66:34” Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Martha Clara Vineyards does really cool things for their wine club members. Sure they get a discount, sure they get invited to release parties, but the wines they offer to their wine club members is what makes it all the … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Blended Wine, Long Island, Martha Clara, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, White Wine
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Palmer Vineyards 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon
Palmer Vineyards on Sound Avenue in Aquebogue can be an under the radar winery. Owned by the late Robert Palmer’s family he marketed Palmer Vineyards and made it a brand. Since Miguel Martin, the Spanish-born and talented winemaker at Palmer … Continue reading
Posted in 2007, Cabernet Sauvigon, Long Island, Palmer Vineyards
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Shinn Estate Vineyards 2008 Cabernet Franc
Shinn Estate Vineyards 2007 Cabernet Franc was one of the best Cabernet Franc’s I have ever had. A “benchmark” wine is a description that was tossed around in various wine circles. When the 2007 Cabernet Franc sold out, I thought … Continue reading
Posted in 2008, Cabernet Franc, Long Island, Shinn Estate Vieyard
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