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...
Cabernet Franc "Flat Leaf" at Shinn Estate Vineyards (April 17, 2012)
Photo courtesy of Shinn Estate Vineyards
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 Macari Vineyards (April 6, 2012)
Assistant vineyard manager Eric Anderson snapped this picture in Macari Vineyards' merlot vineyard this morning.
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Paumanok Vineyards Wine Dinner at Almond April 19
The next Paumanok Vineyards wine dinner will be at Almond, in Bridgehampton, on Thursday, April 19. We are excited to pair Paumanok wines with the delicious Hamptons French bistro fare that chef Jason Weiner prepares at Almond. Wines served will...
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...
Artisanal Cheese Pairing Event at Peconic Bay Winery
NYCR cheese editor, Aaron Estes, addressing the crowd at Peconic Bay Winery By Aaron Estes, Cheese Editor As a cheese geek I am continually preoccupied with the age-old question that plagues the majority of the cheese obsessed here in New...
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Multi-Winery Sparkling Wine Dinner at Restaurant Mirabelle
On Friday, April 13 four Long Island wineries -- Jamesport Vineyards, Lenz Winery, Sparkling Pointe and Wolffer Estate -- present "Long Island Sparkles" a sparkling wine dinner at Restaurant Mirabelle in Stony Brook, NY. For $80 (plus tax and gratuity)...
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...
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Sparkling Pointe Presents Grower Sparkling Grand Tasting, April 21
Grower Champagnes and sparkling wines are those produced by the same estate that owns the vineyards and grows the grapes. While the large Champagne houses may use grapes sourced from the entire Champagne Region producing large quantities of big name...
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...
