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Author Archives: Michael Gorton, Jr.
It’s Regional Wine Week 2010!
I know I am a bit late with this, having missed out on two days going on three days worth of posting about what I am drinking from my home state of NY, more importantly, Long Island. But as the … Continue reading
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Palmer Vineyards 2009 White Riesling
I must admit — there is a small place in my heart for Riesling. That small space is growing. My first love will always be Gewürztraminer. Sauvignon Blanc is a close second. Thanks to my visit in May to the Finger … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Long Island, Palmer Vineyards, Riesling
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Roanoke Vineyards 2006 Gabby’s Cabernet Franc: A Study of Two Franc’s Part 1
I get excited about wine. I get very excited about Cabernet Franc. I got extremely excited last Christmas when I was able to get my hands on a bottle of Roanoke Vineyards 2006 Gabby’s Cabernet Franc — it was part … Continue reading
TasteNY: Tasting Some Of New York’s Great Wine
Lenn Thompson, editor and publisher over at the New York Cork Report started this project TasteNY over a year ago. His idea was this: “get the great beers, wines and spirits made in New York into the hands of bloggers … Continue reading
Posted in Long Island, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Shinn Estate Vieyard, TasteNY, Twitter
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Harvest 2010 Is Upon Us!
Last week a few vineyards got into the action of harvesting their fruit. This has been the hottest growing season on record and there have been more growing days than ever before on Long Island. On Facebook I noticed that … Continue reading
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Wolffer Estate Vineyards 2009 Rose
Where did the summer go? I can’t believe it is Labor Day next weekend. But before it is too late, here is a summer favorite of mine that I like to drink into the fall and yes — into the winter. Wolffer … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, New York Cork Club, Rose, Wolffer Estate Vineyards
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Martha Clara Vineyards 2007 Syrah
I am quickly becoming a fan of Syrah. I wrote about this grape a while back and I have begun to seek out more of this grape both on and off Long Island. This Martha Clara Vineyards Syrah ($24) is … Continue reading
Posted in 2007, Long Island, Martha Clara, Syrah
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Say Hello To Gabriel Noel
Two weeks ago Tuesday my life changed. I became a daddy and my wife, Melissa became a Mommy. Gabriel Noel was born on July 27, 2010 at 3:07PM at a whopping 8lbs 6oz and measured 21 inches. Gabe, as mommy … Continue reading
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Waiting For My Fruit To Ripen
Well, for those of you who know me, you know what has been going in these last 9 months. For those of you who don’t, my wife, Melissa is having our first child. The due date was July 21st. That … Continue reading
Raphael Vineyards 2001 First Label Merlot
This bottle had some dust on it. It was laying on it’s side all the way at the bottom of the wine rack at a wine shop near where I work. I knew it was a Raphael from foil cap … Continue reading
Posted in 2001, Long Island, Merlot, Raphael
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A Few Questions with Robin Epperson
A couple of weeks ago I introduced you to Martha Clara Vineyards’s assistant wine maker, Robin Epperson. At the time she was in a Tweet Contest with the Penguin from Martha Clara to see who would have more followers. Well, … Continue reading
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Shinn Estate Vineyards NV Red (2010)
This is Shinn Estate Vineyards NV Red ($14) everyday table wine – and a great value. The NV on the label is for Non Vintage. This happens to be one of my favorite releases of this wine. It was released on … Continue reading
Posted in Blended Wine, Long Island, Red Wine, Shinn Estate Vieyard, Short Sip
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Raphael Vineyards 2009 First Label Sauvignon Blanc
It’s the summer and on Long Island Sauvignon Blanc is queen in my kingdom. If you were wondering who the king is – it’s Long Island Rose. Last week I told you about Palmer Vineyards and their Sauvignon Blanc – … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Raphael, Sauvignon Blanc
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Looking Back At My Journey — And Forward Too!
Posterous. Yes, I joined the blogging platform. But this is going to be different from Undertakingwine.com. I plan on posting pictures of the bottles I taste or drink right here. No reviews. No fluffy stuff. Just the bottles of wine … Continue reading
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Palmer Vineyards 2008 Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is slowly ascending to the top of my white wine favorite list – especially Long Island Sauvignon Blanc. Gewürztraminer is at the top, but Sauvignon Blanc is now in a neck and neck race with Riesling. I am … Continue reading
Posted in 2008, Notes, Palmer Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc
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A Bounty Around Vines On A Strawberry Moon Night — Long Island Wine & Food Festival Kick Off Recap
The sun warmed the field. The breeze cooled us off on a hot early summer day. The hum of gathering crowd was sprinkled with laughter. The aroma of the food being prepared and cooked on grills off the side field was … Continue reading
Posted in Event, Long Island, Wine
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