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Author Archives: Michael Gorton, Jr.
Wine Blogging Wednesday #71 “Rhones Not From The Rhône.” — Sterling Vineyards Carneros 2008 Roussanne
When I started to take part in the Wine Blogging Wednesday as a blogger I always looked for a wine that fit the topic that was from my neck of the woods. I was trying to push Long Island through … Continue reading
Posted in 2008, Non Long Island, Roussanne, Wine Blogging Wednesday
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Heron Hill Vineyards 2008 Unoaked Chardonnay
Heron Hill Vineyards on Keuka Lake is a vineyard with wonderful views of the lake and their vineyards. A vineyard I would definitely visit when in the Finger Lakes Wine Region. While there, be sure to taste through their lineup … Continue reading
Posted in 2008, Chardonnay, Finger Lake Region, Heron Hill Winery, Ingel Vineyard
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Channing Daughters Winery 2007 L’Enfant Sauvage Chardonnay
If I had to pin point the moment that my palate started this recent liking to Chardonnay, it was the day I had this bottle of wine from Channing Daughters Winery. When I had first tasted this almost a year ago … Continue reading
Posted in 2007, Channing Daughters, Chardonnay, Long Island
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Waters Crest Vineyards 2008 Private Reserve Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a grape variety that does not get a lot of love here on my blog. There are times throughout the year that I despise chardonnay and refuse to drink it. Then there are times, like now, where it … Continue reading
Posted in 2008, Chardonnay, Long Island, Waters Crest Winery
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Getting ready for… “Summer in a Glass — The Coming of Age of Winemaking in the Finger Lakes”
I really don’t sell anything on this blog. Just not my style. I will talk you into buying local wine and maybe some vineyard events. However, it ends there. Except for today. I am not a sales person, but today, … Continue reading
Posted in Finger Lake Region, News, Notes, Thoughts
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Waters Crest Winery 2009 Riesling
You are not going to see Riesling growing anywhere near Waters Crest Winery. Jim Waters, owner and wine maker at Waters Crest Winery sources all of his grapes from various vineyards on Long Island to make his wines in his winery … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Long Island, New York State, Riesling
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Pindar Vineyards 2007 Merlot
When most think of Long Island red wine most think of Merlot. When you ask folks who know about some of the best Long Island vintages they will point to 2007 as being one of the best yet – from … Continue reading
Posted in 2007, Long Island, Merlot, Pindar
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The New Wine Maker on the Block: Meet Pindar Vineyards Assistant Winemaker Edward Lovaas
This past summer was a whirlwind of activity with wine makers moving from one vineyard to another. Three local wine makers moved in all, with Kelly Urbanik going from Bedell Cellars to Macari Vineyards, Rich Olsen-Harbich leaving Raphael and going to Bedell … Continue reading
Posted in Eight Great Questions, Long Island, Pindar, Winemaker, Winery Visit
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Pindar Vineyards 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon
It is rare that you see me with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. I find it difficult to get into. It’s not that I have not had well made Cabernet Sauvignon, it is probably just not my style. After Thanksgiving, … Continue reading
Posted in 2007, Cabernet Sauvigon, Long Island, Pindar
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Influence Wines 2009 Riesling
Influence Wines is the project of Premium Wine Group production wine maker Erik Bilka. Now I have never met Erik, but this bottle arrived in my hands thanks in large part to Robin Epperson-McCarthy, assistant winemaker at Marth Clara Vineyards. … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Long Island, Riesling
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Peconic Bay Winery 2007 Cabernet Franc
A while back I wrote a post about my visit to Peconic Bay Winery. I had told you then that I wanted to do a post about one of my favorite wines that I tasted that day, Peconic Bay’s 2007 … Continue reading
Posted in 2007, Cabernet Franc, Long Island, Peconic Bay Winery
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Martha Clara Vineyards 2007 Malbec
Malbec is grown across Long Island, you don’t see alot of Malbec bottled as a varietal on Long Island. I believe that there are a handful of vineyards that bottle Malbec on its own. Most vineyards use it in blending, … Continue reading
Posted in 2007, Long Island, Malbec, Martha Clara
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Looking Back at 2010 — A Wine-derful Year.
Now that the year is over and we have to write 2011 on our checks — something I can’t get used to — I thought I would take a few minuets and give you some of my highlights of 2010. This … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Long Island
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Waters Crest Winery 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon “Grand Vin”
Those of you who know me, know I am not a huge Cabernet Sauvignon fan. There are a few I have had that are memorable and some not so memorable. I guess my thing with Cabernet Sauvignon is why is … Continue reading
Posted in 2007, Cabernet Sauvigon, Long Island, Waters Crest Winery
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Channing Daughters Winery 2008 Blaufränkisch
A very long while ago I visited Channing Daughters Winery in Bridgehampton. Since Channing Daughters is on the other fork of Long Island, I often forget to go and visit and taste their wines — shame on me for that. … Continue reading
Posted in 2008, Blaufränkisch, Channing Daughters, Long Island
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