Loose Tasting Notes from Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island — July 18, 2019
Maryland Hidden Hills Farm & Vineyard 2016 “Blue Roan” Chambourcin ($30*)Chocolate-covered dried cranberry and black…
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REVIEW: Raphael 2016 First Label Sauvignon Blanc
Producer: RaphaelRegion: North Fork of Long Island AVA Blend: 85% sauvignon blanc, 15% semillonABV: 12.3%Price: $27* * Review sample provided…
Loose Tasting Notes from Idaho, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania — February 4, 2019
Idaho Williamson Vineyards 2013 “Harvest Moon” Red ($22)Blend of 40% mouvedre, 40% syrah, 15% petit…
REVIEW: Raphael 2016 Cabernet Franc
Producer: RaphaelRegion: North Fork of Long Island AVA (but labeled New York State)Blend: 100% cabernet francABV: 12.4%Price: $22* * Review…
Long Island Wine Press: How Long Island Viticulture and Winemaking Has Changed — And Where it Might be Going
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Long Island Wine Press. “There wasn’t any…
The Grapes of Long Island: Merlot
The next time you find yourself on the East End of Long Island, look out…
Long Island Reds: 5 Under $25
It’s easy to decry Long Island wine prices. Some of the wines — maybe even…
Long Island Merlot Alliance 2016 Rosé
For some people, rosé is a strictly seasonal affair. You start drinking it around Memorial…
5 Long Island Sauvignon Blancs for This Summer
There is a lot of delicious sauvignon blanc being made on Long Island in a…
Long Island 2017 Season: Catching Up After a Slow Start
We’re two-plus months into the 2017 grape-growing season, a time when I always like to…