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Category Archives: Long Island
Waters Crest 2006 Merlot
This was going to be my post for Wine Blogging Wednesday. But I was so addicted to the aroma, taste and process of Waters Crest Night Watch, that I just had to post that wine first. This Merlot was so god that … Continue reading
Posted in Long Island, Merlot, Notes, Waters Crest Winery, Winery Visit
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Wine Blogging Wednesday #61 “At the Source”: Waters Crest Winery Late Harvest 2007 Night Watch
When we were presented with this Wine Blogging Wednesday idea, “At the Source”, by the founder, Lenn Thompson from The New York Cork Report, we were to go and pick a vineyard or winery, drink a wine the with the winemaker … Continue reading
Winery Visit at Waters Crest Winery
For those of you who are home cellar winemakers thinking of making it big, then I have met your idol. Jim Waters is the proprietor and winemaker at Waters Crest Winery. He has been doing this for many years. He went from award-winning home … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Franc, Desert Wine, Long Island, Merlot, Waters Crest Winery, Winery Visit
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Diliberto Winery 2004 Cantina “Music Under the Stars”
On our Anniversary weekend, Melissa and I were looking to do something on Friday night. I knew that Diliberto Winery in Jamesport had “Music under the Stars”. Diliberto Winery pours the wine, you bring the food. So, Melissa packed a … Continue reading
Posted in Blended Wine, Diliberto Winery, Long Island, Red Wine, Winery Visit
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Shinn Estate Vineyards NV Brut Quick Sip
This bubbly from Shinn Estate Vineyards was served at our wedding. We were very happy when we booked with Barbara and David because they were going to release their own Method de Champagne. This, believe it or not was very … Continue reading
Posted in Long Island, Notes, Shinn Estate Vieyard, Short Sip, Sparkling Wine
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Labor Day Weekend out at the Wineries
Here are a few happenings out at some of the wineries this weekend: Jamesport Vineyards Join us this weekend for delicious wine, live music and our famous oyster bar!! Saturday September 5th- Live music by Inner Sleeve (60’s and 70’s … Continue reading
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Paumanok Vineyards Festival Red 2007
This week’s edition of Wine shop Wander Wednesday brings us to a new 2007 red wine release, Paumanok Vineyards 2007 Festival Red. The vintages that were of the red grape from 2007 will be memorable and will be a bench … Continue reading
Become a Fan or Friend of your favorite Vineyard.
Facebook is where everyone is hanging out these days and your favorite vineyard might just be there too. The Vineyards and Wineries of Long Island are looking for you to become their “friend”. Some of the wineries list special events … Continue reading
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Shinn Estate Vineyard 2008 Coalescence
The other night I wanted to test my taste buds to see where they were at. I have had a throat infection for the past week and have been on antiobodics. However, during lunch, my wonton soup tasted like wonton … Continue reading
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Jason’s Vineyard 2000 Meritage
This week was a bit of a departure from Wine Shop Wander Wednesday. I have been under the weather with a throat infection and due to the antibiotics, my taste buds are off. So I did not visit a wine … Continue reading
Pumphouse Red 2007
A few Wednesday’s ago, I walked into my local wine shop, Ye Old Grape Cellar in Rocky Point, and I went straight to the Long Island section. Looking around, I saw some new stuff but then I found this, Pumphouse … Continue reading
Posted in Long Island, Red Wine, Table Wine, Wine Store Wander Wednesday
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Vineyard 48 Merlot 2004 Short Sip
This quick sip is Vineyard 48’s Merlot 2004. I have always liked the red from Vineyard 48, so when I saw this on sale at my local wine shop, I figured let us try them again. Upon opening, there is … Continue reading
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Luce and Vine at Shinn Estate Vineyards
The other night, my wife and I went to Shinn Estate Vineyard for a special dinner prepared by Chef Keith Luce. There were 32 guests there, some were friends of Keith, some were friends of David Page and Barbara Shinn, … Continue reading
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Raphael 2008 Rosé of Merlot
This is my first installment of Wine Shop Wandering Wednesday. Every Wednesday, I will visit a local wine shop and browse around. Living in Rocky Point, I am close to two very nice, well stocked shops. While browsing, I will … Continue reading
Posted in Long Island, Raphael, Rose, Wine Store Wander Wednesday
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Shinn Estate Vineyards 2006 Wild Boar Doe
Let the trumpets blare! “Hear Ye! Hear Ye!” Imagine the elders about to read a note from the king…that is what is playing in my head as I sit to write this, my first official wine review. So I guess, … Continue reading
Posted in Blended Wine, Long Island, Red Wine, Shinn Estate Vieyard
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