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Author Archives: Michael Gorton, Jr.
Shinn Estate Vineyards 2005 Nine Barrels Reserve Merlot
Recently I was elected to the Position of President of the Medford Chamber of Commerce. I was asked on twitter what my celebratory wine would be. I really had to think. It was easy to go to a desert wine after the meeting. … Continue reading
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Channing Daughters 2008 “Ramato”
Channing Daughters, located on the south fork of Long Island in the town of Bridgehampton. It is usually overlooked by me because it is on the “other fork”. In fact I have a tendency to ignore the vineyards and wineries of … Continue reading
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Martha Clara 2008 Gewurztraminer Short Sip
Gewürztraminer is one of my favorite white grape. I love the spicy element and the honey like aroma that comes from this wine. I also love it when it is in a desert wine. It is a very difficult wine … Continue reading
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There has been alot happening…Mr. President & Daddy!
in my world. So much so that I have not been able to keep you updated on my wine undertakings. But rest assured, I am making my way back…in the meanwhile here are the things that I have been undertaking … Continue reading
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A visit with Scarola Vineyards own Frank Scarola
A few weeks ago, I spent some time out in wine country, visiting a few vineyards tasting some new releases and enjoying the bounty that the North Fork has to offer. One such place I had scheduled to visit was … Continue reading
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Shinn Estate Vineyards 2007 “Rebellion” Estate Merlot
Rebellion, according to Wikipedia, “is a refusal of obedience or order”. Rebellion according to this bottle is, grapes that wildly fermented with indigenous yeast. This is a natural type of wine. Nothing added (except sulphur at the crush pad organic nutrients during … Continue reading
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Scarola Vineyards 2004 Merlot “Masseria”
Scarola Vineyards does not have a tasting room. Scarola Vineyards does not have a vineyard, per se. Scarola Vineyards dose have some of the best Merlot I have ever had! Frank Scarola is a small producer of wines here on Long Island. … Continue reading
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Being Thankful
I started writing this a while back and found it hard to put into words. I kept leaving it and going back to it time and time again. I would look at it and not see the direction it was … Continue reading
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Schneider Vineyards “Le Breton” 2007 Cabernet Franc
Last week I reviewed Schneider Vineyards 2005 Cabernet Franc Petit Verdot. It was for Wine Blogging Wednesday and I kept it as close to the project as possible. I did not go into a little of the background of Schneider … Continue reading
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Champagne, Chopin and Caviar at Pindar Vineyards
Monday, I mentioned that I will be at Raphael for a release party on Sunday November 22. Well, just across the street, well almost, Pindar Vineyards will be having their annual Champagne, Chopin and Caviar event. There will be tours … Continue reading
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What Wine to Pair with Your Thanksgiving Dinner?
This is a question that is posed every year to those who like wine, those who drink wine, those who make wine and those who sell wine. So to answer a few e-mails that I have received on this issue … Continue reading
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Find your Muse – Wine Blogging Wednesday #63
This is only my 3rd Wine Blogging Wednesday and to say that I found this edition a breeze; that would be a lie. To say that this edition was a challenging; well that would also be a lie. The wine … Continue reading
La Tavola Release Event at Raphael
On Sunday November 22 Raphael will be releasing a new wine creation from their winemaker, Richard Olsen-Harbich. You can expect to see me there, more than likely at the start of the event. So if you are looking for something … Continue reading
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Raphael 2005 First Label Merlot
Since I have been doing this I have grown to realize that when it comes to Long Island Merlot, you have to first look at Raphael and their winemaker Richard Olsen-Harbich. I have tasted quite a few Merlot, maybe not … Continue reading
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Pindar 2007 Cabernet Franc
When you think of Pindar, you may think of some sweet wines, a White Zinfandel type. Or you may think of their Winter White, since it their number one selling wine. And you know what, that’s fine. As long as … Continue reading
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Making my first Vintage!
On Sunday was the start of a beautiful thing, my first vintage of Cabernet Franc. Along with my parents and my cousin Melissa, we met at Raphael Vineyards around 9AM. We were greeted by their winemaker, Richard Olsen-Harbich and Lenn … Continue reading
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