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Author Archives: Michael Gorton, Jr.
Two Years & 206 Posts Later…
On July 27th 2009, I embarked on a journey with this blog trying to talk about the wine region I love so much. My first post was a review of Shinn Estate Vineyards 2006 Wild Boar Doe. And from there … Continue reading
The People of Wine Country: Getting to Know….Scott Sandell
It’s been a while since I posted a getting to know you, the last two were with winemakers. I wanted to take this in a different direction and include some folk that work behind the scenes and may not get … Continue reading
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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Pindar Vineyards 2008 Syrah
For a while now, I have tried to get into this little grape known as Syrah. There is not too much Syrah here on Long Island, only about a handful of producers locally that bottle it. Most times when looking … Continue reading
Posted in 2008, Long Island, Pindar, Syrah
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Shinn Estate Vineyards 2009 “Haven”
Sauvignon Blanc is slowly becoming the white wine of Long Island. There are some vineyards across the Island that are doing interesting things with Sauvignon Blanc. Some are making White Bordeaux blend. Some are blending it with Chardonnay, some are … Continue reading
Posted in Long Island
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Wine Tasting Charity Event sponsored by New York Cork Report, Peconic Bay Winery and Lacrosse for Autism
On Saturday, April 30th from 1-4 pm, my friend and brethren in wine Lenn Thompson, is organizing a charity wine tasting event that will benefit The Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Stony Brook University. He has partnered … Continue reading
Posted in Event, Long Island, Peconic Bay Winery
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Waters Crest Winery 2009 Campania Bianco
If you are looking for a fun summer white wine to go with your picnic lunch, this is a wine that I would suggest you look for. If you are looking for a white wine that will go with fresh … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Blended Wine, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Waters Crest Winery, White Wine
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Bedell Cellars 2010 Taste Rosé
When Rich Olsen-Harbich arrived at Bedell Cellars, he wanted to make an impact and impression as soon as he could. He wanted to put his fingerprint on Bedell Cellars wines. After discussions with founding winemaker Kip Bedell and the rest … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Bedell, Rose
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Smacked Around At The “Smackdown”
One and done. Stumped by a local wine. My head hung low and I walked away with my tail between my legs. Last weekend at Roanoke Vineyards, they held their “March Madness Smackdown Tournament” This was the third Smackdown I … Continue reading
Posted in Blind Tasting, Event, Long Island, Roanoke Vineyards
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Roanoke Vineyards 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
This past winter here on Long Island has been one cold one. I found myself this winter drinking wines I usually don’t open or even keep in my cellar. I am not sure if it is because of the winter … Continue reading
Posted in 2006, Cabernet Sauvigon, Long Island, Roanoke Vineyards
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