The New York Cork Report Tasting Table — April 17, 2012
By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor I keep trying to retire the "Tasting Table" series, but my recently chaotic day job along with the all-consuming reality of an infant and a 5-year old have once again reminded me that no matter...
Empire State Cellars Wine Club: May 2012 Selections
By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor The May shipment of the Empire State Cellars Wine Club won't ship for a few weeks, but from now on, we're going to announce the selecitons at least a few weeks beforehand. That way, if...
Shinn Estate Vineyards 2008 Nine Barrels Merlot
By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor With so many communication channels at our finger tips these days (Facebook, Twitter, email, etc.) it feels like I'm discussing local wines with people almost constantly. It's fun, but I've noticed something recently -- great...
Merlot Bud Break at Shinn Estate Vineyards (April 6, 2012)
Photo courtesy of Shinn Estate Vineyards By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor What was mere speculation and conjecture just a few weeks ago is now a reality on the North Fork. Shinn Estate Vineyards' David Page sent me this photo this...
Bedell Cellars 2010 Syrah
By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor Winemaker Rich Olsen-Harbich did some things differently during his first crush at Bedell Cellars in 2010. He brought his ambient yeast fermentations, of course, but he also made a couple blends by co-fermenting the grapes...
Gerry Hayden Named James Beard Award "Best Chef, Northeast" Finalist
By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor For the second year in row, Chef Gerry Hayden of The North Fork Table & Inn in Southold on the North Fork of Long Island is a finalist in the James Beard Foundation Awards as...
Red Newt Cellars 2008 Glacier Ridge Vineyards Merlot
By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor Living on Long Island, I drink a fair amount of merlot. It's every where you look in wine country -- literally and figuratively. I don't need to look north to the Finger Lakes for merlot....
April 5: NYCR Artisan Dinner with Anthony Nappa Wines at Orto
By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor After taking a bit of a winter break, we're happy to announce the next in our series of New York Cork Report Artisan Dinners -- this one with Anthony Nappa Wines at Orto, Chef Eric...
Empire State Cellars Wine Club: March 2012 Selections
By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor The March shipment of the Empire State Cellars Wine Club will ship this week, so it's time to tell you about the picks. Admittedly, I had a little help with the wines this time around......
Long Island Vineyards Could See Early Bud Break in 2012
Photo Courtesy of Bedell Cellars By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor The earliest anyone can remember seeing bud break in Long Island vineyards was mid-April in 2010 -- a vintage that ended up being one of the longest and warmest on...
Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars 2009 Rkatsiteli
By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor I was first introduced to the Rkatsiteli grape when I tried the 2006 vintage bottling from Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars. I was quickly hooked by the aromatic white that can be described as...
Lenz Winery 2007 Estate Selection Merlot
By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor If you're looking for innovative, modern winemaking or flashy branding, The Lenz Winery probably isn't for you. Lenz isn't in the Long Island Wine Council and isn't particularly active on channels like Facebook and Twitter....
