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Category Archives: White Wine
Bedell Cellars 2009 First Crush (White)
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
Posted in 2009, Bedell, Blended Wine, White Wine
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Martha Clara Vineyards 2009 “66:34” Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Martha Clara Vineyards does really cool things for their wine club members. Sure they get a discount, sure they get invited to release parties, but the wines they offer to their wine club members is what makes it all the … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Blended Wine, Long Island, Martha Clara, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, White Wine
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Waters Crest Winery 2009 Campania Bianco
If you are looking for a fun summer white wine to go with your picnic lunch, this is a wine that I would suggest you look for. If you are looking for a white wine that will go with fresh … Continue reading
Posted in 2009, Blended Wine, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Waters Crest Winery, White Wine
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Lieb Family Cellars 2007 Pinot Blanc
You don’t see Pinot Blanc too much on Long Island. The only vineyards that release a varietal of this variety is Palmer Vineyards and Lieb Family Cellars. I know that Shinn Estate Vineyards is doing something with their first from … Continue reading
Posted in 2007, Lieb Cellars, Pinot Blanc, White Wine
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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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