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Author Archives: Michael Gorton, Jr.
Ravines Wine Cellars: More Than Just Riesling
One of our vineyard visits at TasteCamp was to this little, husband and wife run boutique winery called Ravines Wine Cellar in Hammondsport, NY overlooking Keuka Lake. Morton and Lisa Hallgren — Husband and Wife; Winemaker and Chef; Scientest and Foodie. That is … Continue reading
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TasteCamp East 2010 Day One: Grand Tasting Part Two: A Flight of Chardonnay’s
While at the Grand Tasting at Heron Hill Winery on day one of TasteCamp, one vineyard presented something that you can only taste and purchase at the vineyard. That vineyard is Casa Larga, in Fairport, NY on Keuka Lake. It … Continue reading
Posted in Chardonnay, Finger Lake Region, TasteCamp
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Damiani Wine Cellars Vineyard Walk Photo Show
On Saturday May 8, 2010 about 20 attending TasteCamp 2010 went off to Damiani Wine Cellars in Hector, NY on Seneca Lake. Damiani Wine Cellars makes some wonderful hand crafted wine and we were invited to take part in a … Continue reading
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TasteCamp East 2010 Day One: Grand Tasting Part One: McGregor Vineyard
The clock struck Noon on Friday and we walked in to Heron Hill Winery, located on beautiful Keuka Lake. TasteCamp was here and under way. About 40 Bloggers, Writers and Enthusiasts headed for TasteCamp and this was the kick off…a grand … Continue reading
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Feeling the Finger Lakes
I am home, back on Long Island, recovering from a whirlwind adventure in the Finger Lakes wine region as part of TasteCamp East 2010. I have my full share of notes, and I need to go through them, some need … Continue reading
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TasteCamp east 2010 is here!
I have been waiting a long time for this, and it has finally arrived. I am in the Finger Lakes this weekend along with almost 40 other bloggers, writers and enthusiasts for TasteCamp. The event is full today with a … Continue reading
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Pindar Vineyards 2007 Syrah
You may have noted from my barrel tasting at Pindar and my visit with Martha Clara Vineyards, that Syrah as a varietal is inching up my list as favorite. Syrah or Shiraz as it is also known, is used alot … Continue reading
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Riesling Hour Around the World 8PM TONIGHT!
Just got this in an e-mail from Finger Lakes Wine Country. I thought I would share it with you. I plan on taking part with a Finger Lakes Riesling that was made here on Long Island. What is it, you … Continue reading
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A visit to Martha Clara Vineyards
Martha Clara Vineyards, on Sound Avenue in Riverhead, NY is a vineyard this gets your attention. Weather it be their singles night, or maybe their bingo nights or their open mic night. They get you and they really grab your … Continue reading
Posted in Long Island, Martha Clara, Notes, Winery Visit
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Wine on Tap: Its for Me and will be for you too
Last night, I was at an event at the East Wind in Wading River, for charity, run by the Rocky Point Lions Club. It was called “A Lion’s Taste of Long Island” I am in the early stages of planning … Continue reading
Posted in Event, Food, Long Island, Martha Clara, Raphael, Roanoke Vineyards, Tasting
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Going Off To Camp
In one week, my wife, Melissa, and I will be packing my bags and going to camp. TasteCamp 2010. What is TasteCamp you say. Here is a brief description from the TasteCamp Website: The concept for TasteCamp is a simple one: … Continue reading
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Saints of the Vines: St. Morand of Cluny
Ok, I might be getting a little religious here, but I was born and raised catholic, so my catholic side is going to start showing on these posts. I am going to be talking about some wine history here in … Continue reading
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Roanoke Vineyards 2006 Blend One
One of Roanoke Vineyards many blends is perfectly called Blend One. This could almost be Cabernet Sauvignon, but it has 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, It would have needed at least 85% to be bottled and labeled as Cabernet Sauvignon. What is that … Continue reading
Wine Blogging Wednesday #68: Got Gamay? Pindar Vineyards 2008 Gamay Noir
To answer the question right off the top, yes. Long Island has Gamay. Pindar Vineyards in Peconic, NY has a Gamay Noir. In fact they are the only producers on Long Island, that I could find. The theme and object … Continue reading
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Did You Hear About H.R. 5034?
Maybe not? Well watch the video: Then read the bill below: Comprehensive Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness (CARE) Act of 2010 (Introduced in House) HR 5034 IH 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5034 To support State … Continue reading
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