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Author Archives: Michael Gorton, Jr.
Bedell Cellars 2009 Merlot
In case you have been living under a rock or not on Facebook or twitter or do not have access to network television or even daily news papers, Bedell Cellars in Cutchogue will have the honor of having its 2009 Merlot … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Bedell, Long Island, Merlot
Tagged Bedell Cellars, Cutchogue New York, Long Island, Merlot, Wine
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Clean Slate: Not Talking Aroma or Flavor Here.
It’s what I need. It has been almost four months since I posted something to this blog. A real shame. Not only for me and for those that follow my writings, but for the region and hobby I love. I … Continue reading
Posted in Long Island
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Roanoke Vineyards 2008 Blend One
2008 marks the last vintage of Roanoke Vineyards Blend One and Blend 2 series. Starting with the 2009 vintage and moving forward you will find one main blend or prime blend now know as Prime Number. Blend 2 is known as the … Continue reading
Posted in 2008, Blended Wine, Long Island, Red Wine, Roanoke Vineyards
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cassis, Long Island, Merlot, Roanoke Vineyards, Wine
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Finger Lakes Riesling Hour: 2011 Riesling Launch Recap
On Saturday, at Empire State Cellars, in Riverhead, nearly 30 people came down to taste Riesling from the Finger Lakes Region of New York. The event was put on by the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance and Finger Lakes Wine … Continue reading
Posted in 2011, Event, Finger Lake Region, Riesling, Tasting
Tagged Drupe, Finger Lake, Lenn Thompson, Long Island, Riesling, Wine, Wine tasting descriptors
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Riesling Hour: Saturday, Septermber 22, 2012 — The Offical Launch and Release of Riesling from the 2011 Vintage in the Finger Lakes
Tomorrow starting at 6PM the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance is sponsoring the official release of Finger Lakes Riesling from the 2011 vintage. There will be tastings held across the state and you will have an excellent opportunity to taste right here on Long Island. Empire State Cellars will be hosting a Virtual … Continue reading
Posted in 2011, Event, Finger Lake Region, New York, New York State, Riesling
Tagged Facebook, Finger Lakes, Lenn Thompson, Long Island, New York, Riesling
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What Drove My Palate Back To Wine
You all know that I took a break from wine — I talked about it last week. But the real thing that drove me back to wine; the one thing that made me dust off the old tasting notebook. A … Continue reading
Martha Clara Vineyards 2009 Merlot
The 2009 vintage on Long Island had one of the longest growing seasons on record. Thanks in part to an extend spectacular fall that allowed vineyards to hang fruit a bit longer. Most of the white wines I tasted from … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Long Island, Martha Clara, Merlot
Tagged Long Island, Martha Clara, Martha Clara Vineyards, Merlot, Riverhead, Wine
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While I Was On The Disabled List
A while back when I was not blogging, I mentioned what I did while I was not blogging. It was mainly exploring the world of beer. Well I was at it again. This time, I got a little more into … Continue reading
Channing Daughters Winery 2010 Scuttlehole Chardonnay
Channing Daughters Winery in Bridgehampton has one of the largest portfolios on Long Island. Their white wine offerings are incredible and some of my favorite on the east end. I noticed the very first sentence on the back of this chardonnay bottle … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Channing Daughters, Chardonnay, Long Island
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Dusting Off The Tasting Notebook
June 19th was a long time ago. That was the last time I penned a blog post. Who’s to blame? What’s to blame? What were you doing? How Come? Some important questions that may come from once thing and many … Continue reading
Posted in Long Island
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Coffee Pot Cellars 2010 Chardonnay
Coffee Pot Cellars is the personal label of Osprey Dominion‘s winemaker Adam Suprenant. Adam has made wine at Osprey’s Dominion for over a decade. He has been itching to make his own under his own name for some time and … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Chardonnay, Coffee Pot Cellars, Long Island
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Jamesport Vineyards 2007 “Sidor” Syrah Reserve
I have told many of my friends, that if it were not for Cabernet Franc, I might have been a Syrah fan. Which means that if Syrah were planted more on the North Fork, you might find more Syrah in … Continue reading
Posted in 2007, Jamesport Vineyards, Long Island, Syrah
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A Little Siesta — Back From My Mexican Vacation
For the better part of May, Undertaking Wine was six feet under, pun intended. The early part of May was spent at TasteCamp in Northern Virginia. After that, I was home for less than a week, then off to the … Continue reading
Posted in Long Island, News
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TateCamp 2012: Northern Virginia
Tomorrow I will be hitting the road to head to TasteCamp 2012. This will be my second TasteCamp. My first was to the Finger Lakes back in 2010. After missing out on the Niagara TasteCamp of last year, I am … Continue reading
Posted in Event, Non Long Island, TasteCamp, Wine
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Memories That Will Last Forever From A Bottle of Wine — Remembering Grandpa One Year Later
One year ago today, on Sunday, May 1, 2011, my grandpa, “Charlie” Lorey left us. After a 10 month battle with congestive heart failure and a wonderful Easter Sunday dinner, my grandpa’s heart could not bear the struggle no more. … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Franc, Long Island, Roanoke Vineyards, Story, Thoughts, Uncategorized
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Paumanok Vineyards 2011 Sauvignon Blanc
The 2011 vintage could have been one of the wettest ones on record, especially on the back-end of it. After a stellar 2010 growing season, mother nature brought us back to reality. A cooler growing season matches this cool climate … Continue reading
Posted in 2011, Long Island, Paumanok Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc
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