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Category Archives: Long Island
Medolla Vineayrds 2003 Merlot
EDIT: After this post, John Medolla from Medolla vineyard was in touch with me. He wanted to let me know that their website is back on-line after a technical glitch. Please go to Medolla Vineyard to find out a little bit more about … Continue reading
Posted in 2003, Long Island, Medolla Vineyards, Merlot
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Lenz 2001 Gewürztraminer
I have stated this before, Gewürztraminer is probably my favorite white grape varietal. If we, my wife and I, had more of this around, we would probably have Gewürztraminer at least once a week. This Gewürztraminer is from Lenz Vineyards. I have … Continue reading
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Making My Own Bordeaux Blend
On Saturday, my Mom, Dad and I took a trip out to wine country. My parents live in Glendale, Queens and with all of our busy schedules we don’t get to hang out too much and spend the day together. … Continue reading
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Roanoke Vineyards 203 Blend One Short Sip
On Monday here on Long Island, it was rainy and windy; A perfect day off. My day off consisted of doing laundry. Around 11:30 I noticed a Tweet from Roanoke Vineyards about them having a bottle of their 2003 Blend … Continue reading
Posted in 2003, Blended Wine, Long Island, Roanoke Vineyards
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Scarola Vineyards 2007 Cabernet Franc
This is not my first post about Scarola Vineyards, I visited Frank Scarola a while back and I bought a case from him. It was a mixed case, of some of his best stuff. This was one of them that … Continue reading
Posted in 2007, Cabernet Franc, Long Island, Scarola Vineyards
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Pindar Vineyards Cuvee Rare Wine Blogging Wednesday # 65 “Snow Day!”
With the Holiday Season come and gone, (Christmas ws 25 days ago!) it seems that I tend to drink more bubbly this time of year. Weather it be in Mimosa or in a Kir Royal or just alone to toast … Continue reading
Macari Vineyards Sette Short Sip
Macari Vineyards, located on both Sound Avenue and Route 25. The Sound Avenue location is in Mattituck and the Route 25 is located in Cutchogue. Macari was established as a vineyard back in 1995, by the Macari family. The location in Mattituck has been in the Macari family for … Continue reading
Posted in Blended Wine, Cabernet Franc, Long Island, Macari Vineyards, Merlot, Notes, Short Sip, Table Wine, Wine Store
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Osprey’s Dominion 2008 Riesling Short Sip
This bottle I picked up at my local wine shop when I was in the mood for some Riesling. It retailed for $11.95. Osprey’s Dominion is located in Peconic on Main Road or as I like to call it Route 25. … Continue reading
Posted in Long Island, Osprey's Dominion, Riesling, Short Sip, Wine Store
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A visit to Roanoke Vineyards
Have you ever gone past a place along your normal trip to wherever you may be going, and pass the same landmark time and time again, take a look over at it and continue on down the road? Have you … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvigon, Long Island, Merlot, Red Wine, Roanoke Vineyards, Rose, Winery Visit
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Raphael Vineayrds 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Grand Cru
This wine was given to me when I visited Raphael back in the summer, and it took me this long to open the bottle. Richard Olsen-Harbich gave this to me on my way out. I have been meaning to open … Continue reading
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Wine Blogging Wednesday #64 “Viognier & Chrsitmas Cards””
When this Wine Blogging Wednesday was announced by Jeff “El Jefe” Stai from Twisted Oaks Winery, I was excited. Here is what our mission was: This month’s theme naturally involves the holidays, but as you might expect there is a little … Continue reading
Posted in Long Island, Notes, Pindar, Wine Blogging Wednesday
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What to get that wine lover…at the last minute
Are you still running around trying to get a few last minuet gifts? Not sure, what size Uncle Jack is, forgot what color AUnt Suzie hates, or you just don’t know what to get your brother. Well, this gift is … Continue reading
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Channing Daughters 2008 “Ramato”
Channing Daughters, located on the south fork of Long Island in the town of Bridgehampton. It is usually overlooked by me because it is on the “other fork”. In fact I have a tendency to ignore the vineyards and wineries of … Continue reading
Posted in Channing Daughters, Long Island, Orange Wine, Pinot Grigio
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Martha Clara 2008 Gewurztraminer Short Sip
Gewürztraminer is one of my favorite white grape. I love the spicy element and the honey like aroma that comes from this wine. I also love it when it is in a desert wine. It is a very difficult wine … Continue reading
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There has been alot happening…Mr. President & Daddy!
in my world. So much so that I have not been able to keep you updated on my wine undertakings. But rest assured, I am making my way back…in the meanwhile here are the things that I have been undertaking … Continue reading
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A visit with Scarola Vineyards own Frank Scarola
A few weeks ago, I spent some time out in wine country, visiting a few vineyards tasting some new releases and enjoying the bounty that the North Fork has to offer. One such place I had scheduled to visit was … Continue reading
Posted in Long Island, Scarola Vineyards, Winery Visit
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