Category Archives: Bedell

Bedell Cellars 2009 Merlot

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

In case you have been living under a rock or not on Facebook or twitter or do not have access to network television or even daily news papers, Bedell Cellars in Cutchogue will have the honor of having its 2009 Merlot … Continue reading →

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Bedell Cellars 2009 Cabernet Franc

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

Most of the 2007 red wines are gone from the tasting rooms, but some have still some they are holding on to.  Some wineries are rolling out the 2008 reds at this point and some are even rolling out 2009’s. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2009, Bedell, Cabernet Franc, Long Island | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in 2006, Bedell, Blanc de Blanc, Chardonnay, Long Island, Sparkling Wine | Leave a comment

Bedell Cellars 2009 First Crush (White)

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

Bedell Cellers in Cutchogue,  one of Long Islands oldest vineyards, is one year into it tenure with one of Long Island’s most experienced winemakers, Rich Olsen Harbich.  His first offering at Bedell was the 2010 Taste Rose.  It was such … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Bedell Cellars

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

A while back I finally had the opportunity to meet up with Rich Olsen-Harbich, the new winemaker at Bedell Cellars.  I was interested to catch up with Rich, since this was the first time I had a chance to meet … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010, Barrel Tasting, Bedell, Long Island, Looking at the Future Through a Barrel, Winery Visit | 3 Comments

Bedell Cellars 2010 Taste Rosé

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

When Rich Olsen-Harbich arrived at Bedell Cellars, he wanted to make an impact and impression as soon as he could.  He wanted to put his fingerprint on Bedell Cellars wines. After discussions with founding winemaker Kip Bedell and the rest … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010, Bedell, Rose | 4 Comments

A Change On The North Fork

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

I sat in my car staring at my Blackberry in shock.   I refreshed my Blackberry just to be sure my eyes were not playing tricks on me.  The tweet from Howard Goldberg of the New York Times looked like this: I … Continue reading →

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Bedell Cellars 2008 First Crush Red

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

  The other day while walking around a wine shop near my office, I noticed this bottle and I had to look twice.  Did it really say 2008?  Was that a typo? How could a 2008 Red wine be out … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008, Bedell, Blended Wine, Long Island, Wine Store | 9 Comments