New York Wine

• November 2009

  For Sicilian Nero D'Avola, look out for Arianna Occhipinti's "Siccagno". She is ... shelves of Vestry Wines in New York recently..

  Forum post in the topic Nero d'Avola by Laurapal

  
  
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  November 2009

  Peconic Bay Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

  Snoothrank: Starting at $19^.54

  This is a great reminder of the versatility Cabernet Franc offers to the wine lover. Peconic Bay's maritime climate seems to coddle the Cabernet Franc grapes allowing them to ripen slowly. Nice extraction in the glass captures the eye, but, it's the intoxicating nose redolent in... Read moreThis is a great reminder of the versatility Cabernet Franc offers to the wine lover. Peconic Bay's maritime climate seems to coddle the Cabernet Franc grapes allowing them to ripen slowly. Nice extraction in the glass captures the eye, but, it's the intoxicating nose redolent in North Fork terroir, red fruits and smoke that really put the first sip over the top. I had the Peconic Bay Cabernet Franc with sweet potato gnocchi, forever roasted pork shoulder and rapini. The wine shined all the way through while the low alcohol allowed the food to shine. This is a food lover's best friend and definitely an affordable luxury.    (hide)

  Wine review by enophiliac

  
  

• November 2009

  How's it goin', eh? I'm a wannabe wine snob from Toronto, Ontario. I spend ... prof from a university in New York State by the name of Eisch. Too funny, eh? So I wrote him, turns out he's second cousins with the Eisch guys in Germany. Basically he told me that they wouldn't... Read moreHow's it goin', eh? I'm a wannabe wine snob from Toronto, Ontario. I spend ... prof from a university in New York State by the name of Eisch. Too funny, eh? So I wrote him, turns out he's second cousins with the Eisch guys in Germany. Basically he told me that they wouldn't tell him how it works, but that he reckoned there was some catalytic reaction going on in the glass, that basically caused two things to happen - firstly, the wine was able to breath more quickly, and secondly, it might enhance the settling of the sediments. I'm not sure WHAT is happening, just that it IS happening. I've since done the comparison of the same wine poured into a regular glass, and an Eisch glass, and served it to friends. It's great fun to see their faces light up. We've found the most pronounced difference is in wines that "need a little help". You don't seem to notice so profound a difference with more expensive wines. I'm a cheapskate. I don't believe you have to spend more than ten bucks to get a great bottle of wine, and occasionally I will even spend 15. The "7 Deadly Zins" I am currently drinking is one such wine, in spite of its "appelation Lodi". [Sheesh, can you believe Lodi produces a great zin?] But I forked out the $30+ bucks for the Eisch glass, because it works. Anyone else tried it? If knott, you really have to give it a go. You will be amazed. Cheers, Pete P.S. Here is your Big Wall Tip of the Day - check out Amador County, California barbera! They have the climate and the soil. I had never even heard of the varietal until I tried it. It's up and coming. Mark my words - in five years, you'll be hearing about this stuff.    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Stemware - Eisch "breathable"... by passthepitonspete

  
  
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  November 2009

  Casa Larga Chardonnay Finger Lakes Limited Release French Oak Reserve 2001

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  We are not typically white wine drinkers but this we really enjoyed. Nice smokey oak and earthy flavor. Price is high.

  Wine review by bpitts

  
  

• November 2009

  Just came back from my first NY wine experience - a friend's wedding at Wolffer Estates on LI. The location was beautiful and the wine...amazing. Hands down one of the best roses I have tasted (and we had just came back from 1 week in Provence, France where we tasted some wonderful... Read moreJust came back from my first NY wine experience - a friend's wedding at Wolffer Estates on LI. The location was beautiful and the wine...amazing. Hands down one of the best roses I have tasted (and we had just came back from 1 week in Provence, France where we tasted some wonderful roses). We were very impressed by the cab franc and the cab franc blends. We also enjoyed the sparkling! We liked it all so much, we crammed 5 bottles in our suitcases to bring back to Canada and we are ordering more for our wedding next year! We have yet to try out the Finger Lakes - but I am definitely looking forward to some trips!    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Proud to be an New Yorker!... by hannij

  
  
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  November 2009

  Millbrook Cabernet Franc 2007

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  aromas dominate with a funky, earthy, mushroomy attributes, more fruit driven on the palate with earth undertones, under the soil depth, all around intriguing and elegant.

  Wine review by Nicki Gig

  
  
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  November 2009

  Fox Run Vineyards Merlot 2007

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  blackberry, raspberry, pomegranate, various berry fruits with a darker elegance and a tinge of cedar and earth

  Wine review by Nicki Gig

  
  
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  November 2009

  Fox Run Vineyards Cabernet Franc-Lemberger 2007

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  aromas of blackberries, raspberries, a little pepper and currants, and on the palate, red fruits (sour cherry) shine through combined with a peppery spice on the finish, med bodied with a nice acidity and nice finish, unique complexity and very enjoyable

  Wine review by Nicki Gig

  
  

• November 2009

  I have a wine store Upstate, and some of my most popular wines are Finger Lakes Rieslings. I stand in concurrence with schellbe - Lamoreaux, Standing Stone, Wiemer, and Lafayette are some of the best (and Dr Frank, though highly touted, does do a great job too). Also give Anthony... Read moreI have a wine store Upstate, and some of my most popular wines are Finger Lakes Rieslings. I stand in concurrence with schellbe - Lamoreaux, Standing Stone, Wiemer, and Lafayette are some of the best (and Dr Frank, though highly touted, does do a great job too). Also give Anthony Road a shot - Wine Spectator thinks rather highly of what their doing. They have some very nice wines, and a German winemaker. In addition to Riesling and Cab Franc, there are some very good Meritage blends being produced, as well as ice-style wines. My knowledge of the Hudson Valley is limited to Brotherhood. I think they make some fine wines, and their Blanc de Blanc is decent for the price (a lot better than Andre's or Cook's). From what I've heard they have recently undergone a quality revolution with their wines, and they continue to improve year over year.    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Proud to be an New Yorker!... by Terry M

  
  

• November 2009

  Thanks Rar, I'm thinking in the area of 25 Cases so I can’t afford to go much higher in price. I know there are a few vineyards on the north fork of Long Island NY, maybe that’s an option? Any Local NY area advice for purchasing volume ???

  Forum post in the topic Wine as gift favor??? by swordman

  
  

• May 12

  Philip: I received the same shipment (from the same person ;)) and will be tasting them myself. Looking forward to your impressions.

  Comment by LENNDEVOURS

  
  

• May 12

  Snooth just received a big shipment of Finger Lakes Rieslings, we'll be tasting them over the next week or so - stay tuned for reviews

  Comment by Philip

  
  

• May 12

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• Nov 6, 2008

  Despite being the #3 region in the US by volume of wine produced, NY State is relatively undiscovered - but for choice of varietals its unmatched in the US. It grows most of the traditional varietals as well as many native american grapes that you'll rarely find elsewhere.

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