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Category Archives: Notes
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
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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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
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2006 Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvgion Short Sip
I am leaving Long Island for the night. This Cabernet Sauvignon was recommended by fellow wine blogger John Witherspoon over at Anythingwine.com. I was thinking to myself the other day at work, that I have not had any Cabernet Sauvignon … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Sauvigon, Non Long Island, Notes, Red Wine, Short Sip, Wine Store
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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
Posted in Long Island, Notes, Shinn Estate Vieyard, White Wine
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Herman J. Wiemer 2006 Dry Riesling
I am no longer a New York State Riesling Virgin. The other night it was the Mrs., Thai food and this, Herman J. Wiemer Vineyard 2006 Dry Riesling from the Finger Lake Region. Let me tell you, this wine was grand! … Continue reading
Posted in Finger Lake Region, Notes, Riesling, White Wine
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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
Posted in Long Island, Non Long Island, Notes, Red Wine, Short Sip, Vineyard 48
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Yellow + Blue 2007 Malbec
My second installment of Wine Shop Wander Wednesday was a bit of a departure. I was able to find two wines that caught my attention. One was from Long Island, the other, this one is from Argentina, San Martin, Mendoza … Continue reading
Posted in Malbec, Non Long Island, Notes, Organic, Red Wine, Wine Store Wander Wednesday
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Why you ask?
Undertaking according to the American Heritage Dictionary: Noun 1. A task or assignment undertaken; a venture 2. A guaranty, engagement or promise. 3. The Profession or duties of a funeral director Wine according to Dictionary.com: Noun the fermented juice of … Continue reading
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