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Author Archives: Michael Gorton, Jr.
Shinn Estate Vineyards 2007 Wild Boar Doe
My affection for this wine is duly noted. So let me say it again. This variety from Shinn Estate Vineyards in Mattituck is probably my favorite offering from them. Don’t get me wrong, I am a duly noted Cabernet Franc … Continue reading
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Shinn Estate Vineyards will be “Drinking With The Locals”
If you are a year round resident of Southold and Riverhead townships, then Shinn Estate Vineyards in Mattituck has a tasting offer for you. Starting January 14, Shinn Estate Vineyards will be “Drinking With The Locals” by giving back to … Continue reading
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Wölffer Estate Vineyards 2007 “Perle” Chardonnay
A while back, I was invited to take part in a Twitter Tasting with some wines of Olivier Leflaive thanks to the importer, Frederick Wildman and Sons. I tasted through 4 different White Burgundy wines. White Burgundies are known as chardonnay … Continue reading
Posted in 2007, Chardonnay, Long Island, Wolffer Estate Vineyards
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Seasons Greetings!
Wishing you all the joy that this season brings. I know for sure Melissa and I have a heart full of joy this year because of this little guy, Gabe. Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!
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Waters Crest Winery 2009 Rosé
“Baby it’s cold outside…” and I’ll have a rosé please. No matter the time of year, I will always look to pour some rosé in my glass. Most use rosé to ween themselves off the wintry red kick we all get into to … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Rose, Waters Crest Winery
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Paumanok Vineyards 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon “Grand Vintage”
A bottle of wine has a story. A bottle of wine can bring about a story. Here is my story about this bottle of wine that I found at my new favorite wine shop. And of course my tasting notes. … Continue reading
Posted in 2001, Cabernet Sauvigon, Long Island, Paumanok Vineyards
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Heron Hill Winery Ingle Vineyards 2007 Riesling
Finger Lakes Riesling is hard to come by out here on Long Island. You may find a few in your local wine shop or your favorite restaurant. I wish I could get my hands on more Finger Lakes wine here … Continue reading
Posted in 2007, Finger Lake Region, Heron Hill Winery, Ingel Vineyard, Riesling
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Vineyard 48 2009 Sauvignon Blanc
This is a wine that I tried solely on a review I read on the New York Cork Report. I love reading reviews of wines. I could care less about the score that the taster gives, but what matters to … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Long Island, Sauvignon Blanc, Vineyard 48
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Heron Hill Vineyards 2008 Chardonnay (Oaked) Ingle Vineyard
This past May, many of you may remember that I went on a little trip to the Finger Lakes where a group of bloggers and writers from around the country and outside our country, mainly Canada, had the opportunity to … Continue reading
Posted in 2008, Chardonnay, Finger Lake Region, Heron Hill Winery, Long Island
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A Long Overdue Visit to Peconic Bay Winery
It has happened to us all before. We go out to eat at a restaurant and the experience was not up to par. You come home underwhelmed and say to yourself, “not going back there”. Could have it have been … Continue reading
Posted in Blended Wine, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Long Island, Merlot, Peconic Bay Winery, Riesling, Rose, Tasting, Winery Visit
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Martha Clara Vineyards 2009 Riesling
I have to admit, I really don’t get into the residual sugar stats and details when it comes to Riesling. By saying that I may have just lost my wine geek credentials. I know that in the past I have … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Long Island, Martha Clara, Riesling
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Shinn Estate Vineyards 2009 “First Fruit” Sauvignon Blanc
Before I begin, there is no more of this wine at Shinn Estate Vineyards tasting room. But if you look around your local wine shop or search on-line, you maybe able to get your hands on some. Shinn Estate Vineyards in … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Long Island, Sauvignon Blanc, Shinn Estate Vieyard
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Roanoke Vineyards 2007 Gabby’s Cabernet Franc — A Study of Two Franc’s Part 2
In part one of my study of Roanoke Vineyards 2006 Gabby’s Cabernet Franc, I told you a little bit about how I got my hands on the sold out varietal. As some of you who read the post, you may … Continue reading
Posted in 2007, Cabernet Franc, Long Island, Roanoke Vineyards
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Heading South to Virginia Tonight
I am traveling south tonight for a Taste Live Event. My destination is the Monticello Wine Trail. But I will be in the comfort of my own home. You can follow the journey tonight at 8PM on twitter using the … Continue reading
Posted in Non Long Island, Tasting, Twitter
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Harvest at Martha Clara Vineyards
The alarm sounded at 4:45 am. The house was quiet, the dog and the cats were still sleeping. My son was swaddled snugly in his crib and my wife was sleeping too. In her mind she must have thought that I … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Harvest, Long Island, Martha Clara
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Lenz Winery 1998 Merlot
I love to wander around wine shops. I get lost. Just like some people get lost in a library or their favorite book shop. I get lost in a wine shop, always looking at the bottle lying on their side. … Continue reading
Posted in 1998, Lenz Winery, Long Island, Merlot
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