Category Archives: 2006

Bedell Cellars 2006 Blanc de Blancs

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

There is just not enough sparkling wine on my blog. I really like sparkling wine, but I, like most, only drink sparkling wine on special occasions. We all should change that. It is a wine, it just has some bubbles. … Continue reading →

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Roanoke Vineyards 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

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 →

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Roanoke Vineyards 2006 Gabby’s Cabernet Franc: A Study of Two Franc’s Part 1

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

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 →

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Roanoke Vineyards 2006 Blend One

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

One of Roanoke Vineyards many blends is perfectly called Blend One.  This could almost be Cabernet Sauvignon, but it has 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, It would have needed at least 85% to be bottled and labeled as  Cabernet Sauvignon.  What is that … Continue reading →

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Roanoke Vineyards 2006 Blend 2

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

The last time I had off from work, I really wanted to spend my 4 day weekend in wine country.  Visiting vineyards, popping in to tasting rooms, meeting with tasting room personalities and catching up with some new friends. Between … Continue reading →

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Shinn Estate Vineyards 2006 Nine Barrels

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

I was brough to my knees with this bottle of Shinn Estate Vineyards 2006 Nine Barrels Reserve Merlot ($43).   It is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Verdot.  It is called Nine Barrels because Shinn Estate Vineyards  chooses the best … Continue reading →

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