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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Pindar Vineyards 2010 Viognier
Pindar Vineyards in Peconic, is one of a handful of vineyards on the east end the grow and bottle Viognier. Bedell Cellars and Martha Clara Vineyards are the other two who release their own Viognier. Macari Vineyards uses some in their … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Long Island, Pindar, Viognier
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Anthony Nappa Wines 2010 “Spezia” — Wine Blogging Wednesday #73 “Spark”
You need a spark to start an engine. You need a spark to light a fire. You need a spark to keep a relationship going. You need a spark to get things in motion and keep them moving. I had … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Anthony Nappa Wines, Gewürztraminer, Long Island
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Roanoke Vineyards 2009 Rhyme and Meter
Roanoke Vineyards in Riverhead has produced Chardonnay for years now. Mainly from vines planted by long time Long Island wine grower Steve Mudd and Roanoke Vineyards co-owner Rich Pisacano. Roman Roth, Roanoke Vineyards winemaker, has always made wonderful steel fermented … Continue reading
Posted in Long Island
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Raphael Vineyards 2010 Riesling
This is the sophomore vintage for Raphael Vineyards Riesling and the first under their winemaker Les Howard. These are young vines that still need time to develop and as they do I am sure the wine will as well Raphael … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Raphael, Riesling
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What I Did On My Blogger Hiatus
So you might be wondering what I was up to while I was away from regular blogging. The long and short answer is I started to get into craft beer. Sure, I was tasting and drinking wine on occasion, but I found … Continue reading
Posted in Beer, Craft Beer, New York
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Martha Clara Vineyards 2009 Cabernet Franc
2008 was a tough and challenging vintage. 2009 was the same but it was longer, therefore most vineyards were able to hang their fruit and let it ripen longer in hopes that they could extract the most out of their … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Cabernet Franc, Long Island, Martha Clara
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Shinn Estate Vineyards 2010 Chardonnay
You have all heard me mention how great the 2010 vintage was, no need to bring it up again. It has also been mentioned that the 2010 vintage may have been a bit too hot for the Sauvignon Blanc grape. … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Chardonnay, Long Island, Shinn Estate Vieyard
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WTF Is Going On With This Blog?!?!
That’s what I am asking myself today. I am sure some of you who have read this and continue to read this blog are asking as well. And rightfully so. It has been over a month since I posted and … Continue reading
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