Though the first successful North American wine production is often credited to California, New York is where the industry was first pioneered in the United States. The Dutch and Huguenot settlers were the first to cultivate wine grapes in the 16th century. The oldest continuously operating winery, the Brotherhood Winery (which produces strictly sacramental wines, which is how they got around the Prohibition), first known as Jacques Brothers, was established in 1837. The country’s first bonded winery, the Pleasant Valley Wine Company (also known as the Great Western Wine Company), was established in the 1860s in Steuben County.
“Scruffy” is no longer an adjective reserved for dogs or bears. According to Grub Street contributor Adam Platt, the word also applies to a new wave of wine bars in NYC. “All sorts of stodgy institutions have been upended during the course of the g...
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Concord started out as a chance hybrid between vitis vinifera and vitis labrusca. It was first introduced in 1843 by ...
British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...
“King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...
The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...
The Finger Lakes wine region in upstate New York is centered around the Canandaigua (meani...
"Longevity" aptly sums up the Hudson River Region of New York. The historic region claims both th...
Established: 1995 Owners: Rob Thomas and Kate Thomas Vineyards: 6.5 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon...
Macari Vineyards, located on the North Fork of Eastern Long Island in Mattituck, is owned and ope...
Heron Hill Winery, world-class wine, ambiance and experience. Heron Hill Winery is nestled into...
Mark Wagner founded Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars and has consistently produced award-winnning w...
Merritt Estate Winery was one of the first farm wineries organized in Chautauqua County under ...
There’s a good reason the Merlot of Chile doesn’t taste like other Merlot. Many are not entirely ...
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New York on SnoothFebruary 2008
[Snooth is pleased to welcome its newest contributor Robert Scibelli, lecturer ... ... and administrator at New York's premier wine school, International Wine Center. Robert earned his Diploma certificate in 2005, and currently leads private and public tastings to individuals and restaurants.] As this is my first post as a guest blogger for... Read More
February 2008
I'm from Brooklyn so I have a soft spot for this wine. It's tangy, yet old world France. Old world meets new world. Easy drinker for an '05. No distinct flavors of note. Just a great drink. The $18 price tag is a little steep, but it's a pretty unique bottle with local artwork on the label. Read More
February 2008
Lush fruit-pear, little apple with a sweet finish that's not overly sweet but it lets you know it's a riesling. Read More
February 2008
Wine & Culture or TuscanyA social event exploring the wine, cuisine & culture ... ... 2nd Ave (btw 84 & 85 St)New York City$40.00/personRESERVE YOUR SPOThttp://www.eventbye.com/Eventwinetasting.phpJoin us for a Wednesday evening Wine Tasting event where we explore Tuscany via its wine, cuisine, music and art. Sample an expert-compiled selecti... Read More
February 2008
I received an e-mail from my sister last week asking me for some wine country ... ... weekend. Since leaving New York City in June 2005 to pursue a career in wine, I have received similar electronic queries and the occasional, desperate phone call or text message (always at New York City dining hours) from friends who are eating out and looki... Read More
February 2008
[Snooth is pleased to welcome its newest contributor, Kirstin Jackson Ellis. ... ... the broader Bay Area, New York City, and have faith that this common sense practice will expand.4. Host wine tastings where each guest brings a bottle of wine made from the same grape, but from a different country.This is a great way to share the expense of e... Read More
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