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Category Archives: Winery Visit
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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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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Duck Walk 2007 Late Harvest Gewürztraminer
This was a special bottle for a few reasons. First, Gewürztraminer is a wine that Melissa and I love alot. Second, I knew I was going to prepare a desert for our anniversary and I wanted a nice wine to … Continue reading
Posted in Duck Walk Vineyard, Gewürztraminer, Ice Wine, Winery Visit
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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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Winery Visit at Williamsburg Winery, Williamsburg, VA
On the last day of our family reunion in Colonial Williamsburg, my parents, brothers, my wife and I decided to take a trip to visit Williamsburg Winery, located just off route 199 about 10 minuets from the center of Williamsburg. … Continue reading
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Winery visit at New Kent Winery, Williamsburg, VA.
So today’s blog brings me off Long Island and across the Mason-Dixon Line. I find myself here in Colonial Williamsburg, VA. I am here with my family for a reunion. We arrived on Thursday, and decided, before the rest of … Continue reading
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