Category Archives: Short Sip

Shinn Estate Vineyards NV Red (2010)

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

This is Shinn Estate Vineyards NV Red ($14) everyday table wine – and a great value.  The NV on the label is for Non Vintage.  This happens to be one of my favorite releases of this wine.  It was released on … Continue reading →

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Pugliese Vineyards 2007 Cabernet Franc Short Sip

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

Pugliese Vineyards in Cutchogue, is one of Long Island’s oldest vineyards.  It is family owned and operated.  It was established in 1980.  Known by many for making some wonderful Sparkling Wine and their hand painted bottles.  I have to admit I have … Continue reading →

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Macari Vineyards Sette Short Sip

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

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 →

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Osprey’s Dominion 2008 Riesling Short Sip

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

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 →

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Raphael 2006 Cabernet Franc Short Sip

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

This wine is Raphael Vineyards 2006 Cabernet Franc.  This, however, was not one of the wine’s I tasted with Richard Olsen-Harbich, and to be honest, I can see why.  I picked up this bottle at my local wine shop when … Continue reading →

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Pellegrini Vineyards 2004 Cabernet Franc Short Sip

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

I found this bottle at a wine shop on my way home from work one day and was eager to try it considering I had recently tried a few other Cabernet Franc’s from other vineyards from the 2004 vintage. Pellegrini … Continue reading →

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Raphael Vineyards 2004 Cabernet Franc Short Sip

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

This wine was given to me by Richard Olsen-Harbich, Raphael’s winemaker.  I tasted this with Rich in the tasting room, but he was gracious enough to allow me to take this home and enjoy it some more with my wife … Continue reading →

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Borghese 2004 Cabernet Franc Short Sip

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

From Castello di Borghese, comes this 2004 Cabernet Franc.  In all the years that I have live on Long Island since 1998, I have never visited this vineyard.  I can tell you that these vines are some of the oldest … Continue reading →

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Shinn Estate Vineyards NV Brut Quick Sip

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

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 →

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Dr. Konstantin Frank Semi Dry Riesling 2006 Quick Sip

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

This is a semi dry Riesling from Dr. Konstantin Frank Vineyards($14.95) from the Finger Lake Region of New York.  I have had a dry Riesling a few weeks ago, so I decided to go for a semi dry one afternoon with … Continue reading →

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Chateau Ste. Michelle 2006 Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvgion Short Sip

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

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 →

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Vineyard 48 Merlot 2004 Short Sip

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Michael Gorton, Jr.

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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