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Category Archives: 2007
Medolla Vineyards 2007 Merlot
The goal of any winemaker or at least what I think a winemaker tries to do with grapes brought in from the vineyard is a simple one; Capture the essence of the vintage in the bottle. When you taste a … Continue reading
Posted in 2007, Long Island, Medolla Vineyards, Merlot
Tagged Grape, Long Island, Merlot, North Fork, North Fork Suffolk County New York, Wine
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Jamesport Vineyards 2007 “Sidor” Syrah Reserve
I have told many of my friends, that if it were not for Cabernet Franc, I might have been a Syrah fan. Which means that if Syrah were planted more on the North Fork, you might find more Syrah in … Continue reading
Posted in 2007, Jamesport Vineyards, Long Island, Syrah
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Leo Family Cellars 2007 Red
John Leo has a cult following as a winemaker out on the North Fork. That is my honest opinion. He is a consulting winemaker for Premium Wine Group in Mattituc; the winemaker at Clovis Point Vineyards and now he has … Continue reading
Posted in 2007, Leo Family Cellars, Long Island, Red Wine
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Clovis Point 2007 Vintner’s Select Merlot
Clovis Point is slowly gaining some attention. Their reds have captured my attention since I first visited them on a beautiful summer day back in 2005. They may be under the radar for some, which is a shame. They should … Continue reading
Posted in 2007, Clovis Point, Long Island
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Martha Clara Vineyards 2007 Clusters
Martha Clara Vineyards introduced us to a new dessert, port style wine. Ciel has been around for years, but with the ripe highly regarded 2007 vintage, winemaker Juan E. Micieli-Martinez wanted to make a port style wine with some of … Continue reading
Posted in 2007, Desert Wine, Long Island, Martha Clara
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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