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Moved by a New York Wine: Forge Cellars 2011 Pinot Noir Les Alliés (Jim Silver, Peconic Bay Winery and Empire State Cellars) 26 Aug 2013 | 09:30 pm
Editor’s Note: Thank you to Jim Silver for the first story in our new “Moved by a New York Wine” series. If a New York wine has moved you, let us know. I discovered my love of Burgundy on a class trip...
Lenz Winery 2008 Estate Selection Merlot 26 Aug 2013 | 04:14 pm
Lenz Winery and winemaker Eric Fry have earned their reputation on the backs of old-school, Old World-styled wines made on the North Fork of Long Island. What isn’t discussed nearly enough, however, i...
New Series: “Moved by a New York Wine” 24 Aug 2013 | 12:34 am
On Monday morning, we’ll publish the first installment of what we hope will be an interesting new series of stories here on the site — “Moved by a New York Wine.” For this series, we’re inviting New Y...
Keuka Spring Vineyards to Host Governor’s Cup Award Winner Sunset Dinner 22 Aug 2013 | 01:04 am
Keuka Spring Vineyards is taking full advantage of their recent Governor’s Cup Award victory from last week’s New York Wine & Food Classic Competition and is planning a sunset dinner party next Friday...
Food Reviewers: Stop Complaining About “Small” Portions 21 Aug 2013 | 06:43 pm
If the Internet has made everyone a critic, then most critics handing out one star on Yelp are idiots. This is not to say that some restaurants don’t deserve one star. The problem is that this country...
Brooklyn Oenology: A Sense of Place — and Community 20 Aug 2013 | 12:17 am
Brooklyn Oenology (BOE) isn’t what you think of when you think of a winery. There you won’t find vineyards, a barrel room, tanks or even a cellar. But don’t be mistaken — it’s a serious winery, albeit...
Bellwether Wine Cellars 2012 Sawmill Creek Vineyard Riesling 16 Aug 2013 | 01:06 am
Bellwether Wine Cellars opened its doors today, offering tastes of its 2011 Sawmill Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir and three distinct rieslings. I got to taste all three — two dry, one semi-dry; one fermen...
HARVEST EAST END 10-Mile Dinner: Cutchogue Edition 15 Aug 2013 | 10:49 pm
While out East, I like to do my drinking at home to keep my evenings automobile free. But when Harvest East End announced their line up of exclusive 10-Mile Dinners and it just so happened they includ...
McCall Wines Named “Winery of the Year” at 2013 New York Wine & Food Classic 14 Aug 2013 | 10:59 pm
Yesterday, McCall Wines was named “Winery of the Year” following the 2013 New York Wine & Food Classic, which included included 842 New York wines, 11 Hard Ciders and 22 Spirits from several regions a...
Empire State Cellars Wine Club: September 2013 Selections 14 Aug 2013 | 10:17 pm
The September shipment of the Empire State Cellars Wine Club will go out to members in a few weeks — but here’s a sneak peak of what is coming.. If you aren’t familiar with the club, you can learn mor...
