http://www.hamptons.com//column.php A Hamptons.com Column en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:06:03 -0400 editor@hamptons.com (Nicole Brewer) webmaster@hamptons.com (Mike Goodsell) http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/17895/Bedell-Cellars-2009-Merlot-Picked-For-President.html There can no longer be any doubt that Long Island Wine has come of age, as Bedell Cellars 2009 Merlot has been chosen for President Obama's 2013 Inaugural Luncheon. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:40:25 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/17895/Bedell-Cellars-2009-Merlot-Picked-For-President.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/17853/Growing-Green-Sustainable-Wines-In-The-Hamptons.html The wine industry across the East End is flourishing on the North Fork and in the Hamptons. A group of local wine producers is aiming to create even better wines by growing their grapes using sustainable, environmentally friendly cultural practices. Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:34:59 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/17853/Growing-Green-Sustainable-Wines-In-The-Hamptons.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/17127/South-Pacific-Wines-Brings-New-Zealand-To-The.html This summer try one of South Pacific Wines available at several local restaurants. They offer a variety of flavors including their Sauvignon Blanc Pink from Crossroads Winery, a one of a kind blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah. Wed, 09 May 2012 15:59:19 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/17127/South-Pacific-Wines-Brings-New-Zealand-To-The.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/16731/Governor-Incorporates-Thiele-Proposal-To-Exempt.html Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) praised Governor Andrew Cuomo for adopting Thiele's A.1788, which would exempt farm wineries from a burdensome tax filing requirement, as part of the Governor's 2012 Legislative Program. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:39:55 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/16731/Governor-Incorporates-Thiele-Proposal-To-Exempt.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/16345/The-Fifth-Annual-New-York-Wine-Expo.html Add a little sunlight to your weekend and treat yourself to a first class trip around the world of wine at the Fifth Annual New York Wine Expo, March 2 through March 4. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:31:25 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/16345/The-Fifth-Annual-New-York-Wine-Expo.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/15949/Rolling-Stone-Magazine-Announces-Launch-Of.html The Rolling Stone Wine Club takes a unique approach to the wine space, offering Rock & Roll themed wines that call upon legendary rock albums to inspire the wine making process. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:22:02 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/15949/Rolling-Stone-Magazine-Announces-Launch-Of.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/15457/Harvest-East-End-To-Feature-Barrel-Samples-Of.html Long Island's best vintage available to taste years before release. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:17:01 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/15457/Harvest-East-End-To-Feature-Barrel-Samples-Of.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/15369/Governor-Signs-Wine-Industry-Legislation.html Governor Cuomo signed legislation which would significantly reduce the regulatory burdens placed on farm wineries by the State Liquor Authority. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:54:52 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/15369/Governor-Signs-Wine-Industry-Legislation.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/15046/The-North-Fork-Train-Line-Now-Offers-Wine.html Taste Long Island wines as you travel from Ronkonkoma to Greenport. The project, supported by the Long Island Wine Council, was spearheaded by Legislator Romaine. Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:00:59 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/15046/The-North-Fork-Train-Line-Now-Offers-Wine.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/14954/Wineries-See-Quick-Approval-Of-Labels-Following.html Congressman Tim Bishop announced that three North Fork Wineries have had their wines approved for sale after his office pushed the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) to expedite review of proposed changes in their labels. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:34:15 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/14954/Wineries-See-Quick-Approval-Of-Labels-Following.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/14906/Harvest-East-End-Becomes-East-End-Newest-Charity.html <em>Food and Wine</em> present Harvest East End which benefits East End Hospice, Group for the East End and the Peconic Land Trust. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:03:23 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/14906/Harvest-East-End-Becomes-East-End-Newest-Charity.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/14848/Martini-Moscato-dAsti-Iconic-Italian-Winemaker.html Iconic Italian winemaker debuts addition to wine portfolio just in time for chic summer sipping Al Mare. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:08:13 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/14848/Martini-Moscato-dAsti-Iconic-Italian-Winemaker.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/14801/Its-Summer-Time-In-The-Hamptons-At-Wlffer.html Could this be the taste of summer in the Hamptons? Wölffer Estate Vineyard has just released the 2010 "Classic White" blend. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:30:05 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/14801/Its-Summer-Time-In-The-Hamptons-At-Wlffer.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/14532/Bedell-Cellars-Wines-Official-Fleet-Week-Wine-Of.html Bedell Cellars has announced it is the official Fleet Week New York wine of the <em>USS New York</em> (LPD21). Thu, 26 May 2011 15:41:25 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/14532/Bedell-Cellars-Wines-Official-Fleet-Week-Wine-Of.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/14246/Long-Island-Merlot-Shines-Among-Top-Merlots-Of.html Long Island merlots and merlot-based blends from the 2007 vintage proved their place among wines from other regions of the world known for the varietal, including Pomerol and St. Emilion in France, Napa Valley in California, and the Columbia River in Washington State. Wed, 04 May 2011 10:38:48 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/14246/Long-Island-Merlot-Shines-Among-Top-Merlots-Of.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/14038/Hamptons-Wine-2010-Best-Year-Ever.html The year 2010 was a dream come true for vineyards and wine connoisseurs on the East End, for it was the hottest year on record in 150 years. What does this mean for Long Island vineyards? Perhaps, experts suggest, the best sips of wine ever to be uncorked. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:13:21 -0400 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/14038/Hamptons-Wine-2010-Best-Year-Ever.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/13525/Bedell-Cellars-2010-Taste-Rose.html Joining Taste Red and Taste White, premium Taste Rosé joins the Bedell family of wines - handcrafted using a unique blend of grapes. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:31:02 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/13525/Bedell-Cellars-2010-Taste-Rose.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/13479/Raise-Your-Glass-SmartCellars-By-Incentient-LLC.html From seasoned connoisseurs to less-in-the-know patrons in search of a fine wine to pair with their dish, making a selection from the lengthy, leather-bound traditional wine list may often prove to be a daunting task for restaurant patrons. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:30:45 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/13479/Raise-Your-Glass-SmartCellars-By-Incentient-LLC.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-The-Forks/10858/Four-Things-You-May-Not-Know-About-Long-Island.html I think just about every wine drinker living on Long Island knows that we have our own local wine country. While many restaurants have been pitifully slow to add local wines to their lists, most wine shops across the Island have at least a handful of local bottles available. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-The-Forks/10858/Four-Things-You-May-Not-Know-About-Long-Island.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-The-Forks/5782/Local-Bubbly-Makes-A-Splash-This-Holiday-Season.html The best news about sparkling wine is this - we are blessed with some terrific renditions right here in our own backyard. Long Island might be merlot country, but its cool maritime climate also makes it a great place to grow and make sparkling wine. These are some of the East End's best and most unique bubblies. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-The-Forks/5782/Local-Bubbly-Makes-A-Splash-This-Holiday-Season.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/5893/Spirits-For-That-Holiday-Party.html Over the course of the last month, people have dealt with the question of what wines and spirits they should bring to all of those parties. Here are some tips that are sure to make your holiday shopping a bit less stressful. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/5893/Spirits-For-That-Holiday-Party.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/6077/A-Visit-To-Peconic-Bay-Winery.html The recently renovated Peconic Bay Winery, owned by the Lowerre Family since 1995 and prominently located on Main Road in Cutchogue, is a winery that consistently produces good (and often great) wines - with surprisingly little fanfare. Just as important, the wines are well priced and often represent terrific values. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/6077/A-Visit-To-Peconic-Bay-Winery.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/6255/Budget-Friendly-Long-Island-White-Wines.html Long Island wines get an unwarranted bad rap when it comes to value, referred to as quality-to-price ratio, or QPR. This week, we'll focus on bargain white wines, which we'll define as those that cost $15 or less. We'll also include rose, which are really white wines made with red grapes after all. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/6255/Budget-Friendly-Long-Island-White-Wines.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/6309/Budget-Friendly-Long-Island-Reds-Make-Their-Mark.html Two weeks ago we took a look at the best everyday white wine values to be had here in our own backyard. This week, we train our bargain-hunting wine eyes on the red wines of Long Island. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/6309/Budget-Friendly-Long-Island-Reds-Make-Their-Mark.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/6506/Long-Islands-Best-White-Wine-Values-15.html A few weeks ago, we walked our way through Long Island wine country looking for the best $15-and-under white wines, really looking for the bargains. This week, we show our faith in the administration's economic stimulus package and look at the region's best wines priced between $18 and $30. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/6506/Long-Islands-Best-White-Wine-Values-15.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/679/Bold-Full-bodied-to-Warm-Your-Spirit-Six.html The New Year is here, and along with it, Winter's chill. To help warm you up we offer a half-dozen hearty, full-flavored Australian red wines. They will pair beautifully with warming Winter fare like venison, stews, osso bucco, and grilled or roasted red meats. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/679/Bold-Full-bodied-to-Warm-Your-Spirit-Six.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/756/2001-California-Cabernets.html One of the better California vintages in recent memory, 2001, was a phenomenal year for Cabernet Sauvignons. Many of them are no longer available. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/756/2001-California-Cabernets.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/804/Extraordinary-Vouvray-The-Famed-Wines-of-Huet.html While there is Vouvray, there is also VOUVRAY, which in the hands of top producers can reach the same heights, complexity and ageworthiness as top white Burgundy. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/804/Extraordinary-Vouvray-The-Famed-Wines-of-Huet.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/933/Shinn-Estate-Vineyards-More-Than-Just-Juice-in.html Wine is about much more than fermented grape juice in a bottle. By pondering people, practices and hard work, that go into making that bottle of wine on your table you'll enjoy it even more. If you think of these things as a wine's "story" Shinn Estate Vineyards in Mattituck is fine literature. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/933/Shinn-Estate-Vineyards-More-Than-Just-Juice-in.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/680/Bold-Full-bodied-to-Warm-Your-Spirit-Five.html There is no need to brave the elements to purchase these lush Aussies filled with flavor and gusto. They will keep you warm during cold winter nights when paired with hearty fare. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/680/Bold-Full-bodied-to-Warm-Your-Spirit-Five.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/692/Six-Select-California-Cabernets.html One of the great things about Winter is that you get to indulge in all those rich, full-flavored dishes that help stave off the cold weather. Few wines enhance a robust, red meat dish more than a great Cabernet Sauvignon. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/692/Six-Select-California-Cabernets.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/698/Four-Great-Value-Reds.html The high quality of these wines, coupled with their budget-friendly price tags, makes them perfect choices for everyday meals and case purchase -- so that your cellar is stocked for winter. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/698/Four-Great-Value-Reds.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/712/Crowd-Pleasing-Easy-Drinking-Wines.html The following selection of California classics is designed to help make your next party, meal, or informal gathering a big success. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/712/Crowd-Pleasing-Easy-Drinking-Wines.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1593/Wine-Critics-Dont-Know-Anything.html And they don't know you. That's why you really shouldn't listen to wine critics. That may seem a unique statement coming from a member of that community, but there's more to it. You shouldn't listen to wine critics without understanding or learning about what they like. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1593/Wine-Critics-Dont-Know-Anything.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1620/Vines-and-Vows.html Weddings and receptions are unforgettable moments in ones life no matter where they happen, but these days couples on Long Island (and Manhattan) looking to do something a little different need only to look east - way east - to make their special day even more memorable. They need only to look at Long Island wine country. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1620/Vines-and-Vows.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1682/Wine-on-the-Web.html The Wine Spectator. The Wine Advocate. Wine Enthusiast. Decanter...there is a seemingly endless array of wine magazines on the market today. Beyond glossy wine magazines and newsletters, there are literally thousands and thousands of wine books. But, over the past few years, Internet has become a premier -- and free --resource for everything wine. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1682/Wine-on-the-Web.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1588/Local-Wineries-Weak-on-the-Web.html Overall, the Long Island wine industry deserves good grades for its wine-- maybe a B or B- -- but when it comes to using the Internet to promote itself and these wines, it gets an F. Don't get me wrong, there are a few websites out there that do a great job marketing to the masses but most miss the mark. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1588/Local-Wineries-Weak-on-the-Web.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1655/Celebrate-Fathers-Day-in-Wine-Country.html Sunday is Father's Day--and thanks to the four-month old who currently runs our household, this is my first Father's Day as a father. Father's Day gifts aren't as easy to choose as those for Mother's Day. My wife is planning a day in wine country for our little family and my parents--who will be in town--as well. Sometimes it's the simple things that make the best gifts. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1655/Celebrate-Fathers-Day-in-Wine-Country.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1716/Profile-Roman-Roth-of-Wolffer-Estate-Vineyards.html Roman Roth, the well-regarded winemaker at Wolffer Estate Vineyards in Sagaponack, started his winemaking career at the tender age of 16. But, it was a natural thing for the German-born Roth. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1716/Profile-Roman-Roth-of-Wolffer-Estate-Vineyards.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/718/Six-Spanish-Super-Stars-Among-the-Worlds-Best.html We LOVE Spanish wines. As with the warm and charming people of Spain -- Spanish wines are very easy to like. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/718/Six-Spanish-Super-Stars-Among-the-Worlds-Best.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/743/Big-Juicy-and-Fruit-Forward-Aussie-Stars.html The new millennium has been kind to New World wines, especially those from Australia. Australia keeps producing big, juicy, and fruit-forward Shiraz and Cabernets that Americans love to drink and they come with fairly low prices. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/743/Big-Juicy-and-Fruit-Forward-Aussie-Stars.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/770/Corey-Creek-Vineyards-Celebrates-2005-Vintage.html The image will adorn a limited release of the wine (350 cases only) perfect for art and wine aficionados. The 2005 Gewürztraminer will be available for $25 per 750ml bottle beginning Memorial Day 2006 just in time to kick off the summer season and celebrations. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/770/Corey-Creek-Vineyards-Celebrates-2005-Vintage.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/876/Three-Vintages.-Three-Styles.-One-Grape..html Chardonnay. The mere mention of this polarizing grape elicits a response in most any wine drinker -- be it cheerful enthusiasm or brooding disdain. To winemakers, ripe chardonnay grapes are akin to a luxurious block of pristine marble -- beautiful in its natural state, but at the mercy of the artisan's whim and manipulation. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/876/Three-Vintages.-Three-Styles.-One-Grape..html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/891/Tiny-Tasting-Room.-Titan-Taste..html Tucked at the end of a dirt-and-gravel driveway north of Route 48 on Elijah's Lane in Mattituck, Sherwood House Vineyards' tasting room may be tiny, but the wines are far from it. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/891/Tiny-Tasting-Room.-Titan-Taste..html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/901/Raphael-Winery-The-Spectator.-Donald-Trump..html Raphael Winery, founded in 1996 in Peconic, features one of the North Fork's grandest tasting rooms. But, recent press coverage and activities serve as fun and interesting reminders. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/901/Raphael-Winery-The-Spectator.-Donald-Trump..html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/923/Jamesport-Vineyards-and-SPAT-Shellfish-and.html On Sunday, July 9 at 1:00 p.m. Jamesport Vineyards, on Route 25 in Jamesport, will be holding a Wine & Oyster Tasting to benefit the Southold Project for Aquaculture Training (SPAT). Take a tour of the vines with us. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/923/Jamesport-Vineyards-and-SPAT-Shellfish-and.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/974/Local-Flavor-from-Peconic-Bay-Winery.html Peconic Bay -- you've had the scallops and other shellfish -- but have you had the wines? Winemaker Greg Gove crafts a wide range of wines -- from unquestionably sweet, entry-level wines to simple, good-value blends to vintage-dependant quality reds to some of the best locally made aromatic whites. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/974/Local-Flavor-from-Peconic-Bay-Winery.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1019/Waters-Crest-Winery-A-Passionate-Profession.html Waters Crest Winery, co-owned by Jim and Linda Waters, is one of the smaller winemaking operations on the Island -- tucked into a small industrial park in Cutchogue. But, a small tasting room and modest production facilities certainly don't mean that the resulting wines are diminutive. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1019/Waters-Crest-Winery-A-Passionate-Profession.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1028/Grillin-and-Chillin-with-Style.html Most Americans drink beer, lager or ale with grilled fare at their weekend BBQs -- and with good reason. But, remember, wine isn't a snobby, pretentious luxury item, and it can be an ideal match for grilled food. Plus, it's not as filling as beer, or as potent as a margarita. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1028/Grillin-and-Chillin-with-Style.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1047/The-Rich-Reds-and-More-From-Roanoke.html Compared to many of its North Fork brethren, Roanoke Vineyards' tasting room, owner-run by Rich and Soraya Pisacano, and packed with rustic charm, isn't grandiose -- but their rich, flavorful wines sure are. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1047/The-Rich-Reds-and-More-From-Roanoke.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1055/Great-48-Touring-LIs-Northernmost-Wine-Trail.html Long Island wine country is divided into three unofficial wine trails--The Hamptons on the South Fork and Route 25 and Route 48 on the North Fork. To help you get the most out of your foray into Long Island wine country this is the first of a three-part series, with each focusing on one of Long Island's wine trails. This week, we begin with the northernmost trail, Route 48. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1055/Great-48-Touring-LIs-Northernmost-Wine-Trail.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1079/The-League-of-Long-Island-Winemakers-LIMA.html Last fall Raphael, Pellegrini Vineyards, Sherwood House Vineyards, Shinn Estate Vineyards, and Wolffer Estate Vineyards formed the Long Island Merlot Alliance (LIMA). Their goal is to promote merlot as Long Island's signature grape variety. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1079/The-League-of-Long-Island-Winemakers-LIMA.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1099/Belgian-Style-Beer-Not-Baseball-in-Cooperstown.html Who knew that Belgium, or at least Belgian-style ale, is fewer than 300 miles away? Last weekend, I visited Cooperstown, NY to pay homage to...Belgian beer. Travel a few miles outside of this baseball-obsessed town in Upstate New York and you'll find a delicious, authentic taste of Brussels at Brewery Ommegang. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1099/Belgian-Style-Beer-Not-Baseball-in-Cooperstown.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1116/Quality-Not-Quantity-Rules-the-Hamptons-Winery.html Almost a month ago, we began our tour of Long Island's wine trails on its northernmost route, Route 48, where small, owner-run operations are the norm. This week, we'll hop on the Shelter Island ferry and head to the Hamptons -- not for the beaches or the rich and famous -- but for the wines. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1116/Quality-Not-Quantity-Rules-the-Hamptons-Winery.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1121/Learn-Wine-Locally.html If you live (or work) in Manhattan, its many culinary schools, endless wine shops and private companies all make finding wine classes about as hard as finding a pizza joint or a Starbucks. For those of us on Long Island it can be a bit more challenging. But, as the wine region grows and improves its standing, several wineries and organizations are offering a broad spectrum of classes. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1121/Learn-Wine-Locally.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1130/Pellegrini-Vineyard-Primo-Red.-Value-Whites..html Pellegrini Vineyards' winemaker, Russell Hearn, began his winemaking career when most of us are just learning to drive a care - at the age of 16. In 1991, Hearn brought his considerable winemaking skills to the North Fork as Pellegrini Vineyards first - and only - winemaker. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1130/Pellegrini-Vineyard-Primo-Red.-Value-Whites..html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1161/Verjus-Very-Versatile.html What do you get when you pick wine grapes at half ripeness and bottle it without fermentation (so it stays grape juice and doesn't become wine)? It's called verjus and there's no reason to be embarrassed if you've never heard of it. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1161/Verjus-Very-Versatile.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1203/Five-Great-Long-Island-Whites-That-Youve-Never.html You probably know by now that world-class wines being made right in your own back yard, right? That's right -- right here on Long Island. The Long Island wine region, born in 1973 with Hargrave Vineyards, has grown to include more than sixty vineyards and almost forty wineries. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1203/Five-Great-Long-Island-Whites-That-Youve-Never.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1174/A-Sip-For-Dessert.html Long Island isn't only about merlot. There is bay full of chardonnay, in a wide array of styles, made every year. Cabernet franc, the often-dismissed variety of Bordeaux, also does very well, particularly on the North Fork. Too often, our region's delectable dessert wines go unnoticed. So which wines are Long Island's best dessert wines? Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1174/A-Sip-For-Dessert.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1180/Wine-Trail-Tour-Route-25-Part-1.html In previous columns we've visited the North Fork's northernmost wine route -- Route 48 -- and the three wineries in the Hamptons. This week, we tackle the longest and most densely populated of all Long Island wine trails -- Route 25 (also known as Main Road) on the North Fork. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1180/Wine-Trail-Tour-Route-25-Part-1.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1252/Wine-Trail-Tour-Route-25-Part-2.html To finish up our 2006 tour of Long Island's wineries, let's return to the most-populous route -- 25 or Main Road -- to look at a few more wineries that we didn't touch on last time. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1252/Wine-Trail-Tour-Route-25-Part-2.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-The-Forks/1231/Wines-For-The-Day-After.html Pick up most any magazine or newspaper this week and you'll find wine pairing recommendations for Thanksgiving dinner. You'll read that this variety or that variety is best with the day's wide array of foods and flavors. Some will even say that you should drink only American wine for this American holiday. The advice is endless and all over the place. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-The-Forks/1231/Wines-For-The-Day-After.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1246/Beaujolais-Nouveau-and-Jungwein.html Every year it happens -- Beaujolais Nouveau descends upon U.S. wine shops like fruit fries on new wines fermenting in the cellar. It's every where. As much as I dislike these imported nouveaus, one local producer makes a chardonnay nouveau -- named Early Wine -- that I fell for a couple years ago and continue my love affair with to this day. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1246/Beaujolais-Nouveau-and-Jungwein.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1274/Holiday-Gifts-and-Sips.html Don't waste your time giving lame, traditional gifts this holiday season. Your siblings have enough sweaters. Your parents don't need a new toaster oven. And trust me, your boss doesn't want a Starbucks gift card. This year, give the gift of wine - or wine-related fun. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1274/Holiday-Gifts-and-Sips.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1300/The-Best-Long-Island-Wines-of-2006.html At the end of every calendar year, it's always fun to reflect on the year that was. So, as 2006 comes to an unseasonably warm close, I thought I'd list and highlight some of my favorite Long Island wines of 2006. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1300/The-Best-Long-Island-Wines-of-2006.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1323/Channing-Daughters-Come-for-the-Chardonnay-Get.html Channing Daughters Winery, on Scuttlehole Road in Bridgehampton, is one of my favorite Long Island winery visits -- even if I don't get down there as often as I'd like to. The grounds, tasting room and many wine labels feature the artwork of owner Walter Channing, giving the entire experience an upscale, yet comfortable feel. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1323/Channing-Daughters-Come-for-the-Chardonnay-Get.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/2350/Holiday-Happenings-in-Wine-Country.html Like just about everywhere else this time of year, wine country is coming alive once again after a short, post-harvest breather. Here are just some of the fun things going on in coming weeks. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/2350/Holiday-Happenings-in-Wine-Country.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/2419/Wine-in-the-Hamptons-Part-1-Wolffer-Estate.html If you ask most wine lovers about wine in the Hamptons, they are going to tell you about Wolffer Estate. Yes, for many, Wolffer is the wine of the Hamptons. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/2419/Wine-in-the-Hamptons-Part-1-Wolffer-Estate.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1725/Wine-Basics-How-to-Store-After-You-Leave-the.html If you're like most Americans, that bottle of wine you just bought today isn't going to last long. You'll drink it within the next few days. In that scenario, how and where you store wine isn't nearly as important as if you buy a case of Long Island's finest merlot and want to allow it to develop over the next decade. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1725/Wine-Basics-How-to-Store-After-You-Leave-the.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1752/Not-All-Things-Get-Better-With-Age.html Last week we talked a little bit about the best places and ways to store your wine -- information that is important for any wine lover to know. Now that you know where to store your wine, how long will it last? This week we'll uncork some information on how to choose wines that will age the best (if at all) and offer some local bottlings that deserve a place in any wine cellar. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1752/Not-All-Things-Get-Better-With-Age.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1776/An-Open-Letter-to-Wine-Price-Whiners.html Long Island Wine consumers often ask "Where are the good values?" and "Why should I pay $20 for a local wine that is only as good as a $10 one from Australia?" Well, just like your favorite bottle of Long Island merlot, a discussion of wine prices and price-to-value ratios is a complex and nuanced one. There are dozens of factors that drive wine pricing. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1776/An-Open-Letter-to-Wine-Price-Whiners.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1835/August-Sips-and-Slurps.html Summer is winding down, with the official Hamptons season coming to a close this weekend. These are the times of year when I find myself reflecting on the previous season and looking to the next one. It's also a great time to catch up on some news, happenings, and wines that I just haven't gotten around to telling you about yet. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1835/August-Sips-and-Slurps.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1853/A-Chat-with-the-Founding-Mother-of-Long-Island.html I often refer to Lousia Thomas Hargrave as the "founding mother" of Long Island wine. In 1973, she and her then-husband Alex co-founded Hargrave Vineyards and planted the wine grapes in the North Fork's first commercial vineyard. She also helped found the Long Island Wine Council and is one of the most respected an influential people in the Long Island wine region. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1853/A-Chat-with-the-Founding-Mother-of-Long-Island.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1812/Why-Stick-With-Corks-on-the-Forks.html You can talk all you want about stainless steel vs. oak barrels or merlot vs. cabernet sauvignon. The real wine fight these days is natural cork vs. alternative closure -- especially screw caps. Every winemaker, winery owner, and wine lover has his or her opinion on the matter--and consensus seems impossible. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1812/Why-Stick-With-Corks-on-the-Forks.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1878/Wine-Buying-Dont-Follow-the-Numbers.html It's happened to me and it's happened to you. You walk into a wine shop, looking for a bottle of wine to drink when you get home. Browsing the shop's shelves, you realize that you don't recognize any of the labels and you have no idea what to buy. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1878/Wine-Buying-Dont-Follow-the-Numbers.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1350/Resolve-to-Expand-Your-Wine-Geekdom.html I love the beginning of a new calendar year--new chapters, clean slates and all that. But, I've never been big on New Year's resolutions. I do have one standing resolution year in and year out that I don't even bother writing down: learn more about wine. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1350/Resolve-to-Expand-Your-Wine-Geekdom.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1359/Learn-Wine-on-Your-Home-Turf.html Last week I told you about some of the best local places to learn about wine. But, you definitely do not have to take classes to expand your wine-tasting and wine-loving horizons. Of course, there's no better way to learn about wine than to taste wine -- a lot of wine. But, you can do that from the comfort and affordability of your own home. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1359/Learn-Wine-on-Your-Home-Turf.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1408/More-Medical-Uses-for-that-Merlot.html Scientists at the Harvard School of Public Health have come up with yet another reason for us -- particularly men who suffer from hypertension -- to drink red wine. Apparently, drinking one or two glasses of red wine a day -- the default definition of moderation -- can decrease the risk of heart attack by 30%. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1408/More-Medical-Uses-for-that-Merlot.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1421/Visit-Your-Local-Wineries-Today.html The headline for this article says it all. Turn off your computer - after reading the rest of Hamptons.com of course - get in your car and go visit a local winery or two, or even three. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1421/Visit-Your-Local-Wineries-Today.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/2024/Love-LI-Wine-Make-Your-Own..html Many of our local winemakers--the ones making the wines many of us love so much--started off making wine at home. Their basements, garages, and kitchens served as mini-wineries. It's where they got their start and first realized the power of making wine yourself. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/2024/Love-LI-Wine-Make-Your-Own..html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1455/March-Sips-and-Slurps.html As spring begins, I thought it a good time to catch up on some one-off wines and news bits that I have dog-eared in my tasting notebook--notes that just haven't made it into any stories for a variety of reasons. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1455/March-Sips-and-Slurps.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/2156/October-Sips-And-Slurps.html Today may be Halloween, but there isn't anything scary going on in wine country--unless the conclusion of a tremendous harvest season scares you. From what I've heard, 2007 might well end up being a classic vintage for Long Island wines. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/2156/October-Sips-And-Slurps.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/2209/Macari-Vineyards-Ready-For-The-Holidays.html Last week, I told you a bit about Macari Vineyards and their newly released 2007 Early Wine. As I was thinking about this week's column, I thought it worthwhile to explore Macari a bit more. You see, Macari Vineyards is a winery that does things a little differently. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/2209/Macari-Vineyards-Ready-For-The-Holidays.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/3035/A-Wine-That-Stopped-Me-In-My-Tracks.html Known widely as the "heartbreak" grape, pinot noir is difficult to grow anywhere, but in Long Island's humid climate and sometimes-unpredictable weather, it's even harder. So, much of the time, Long Island isn't a destination for lovers of pinot noir. But every now and then there's a gem amongst bottlings. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/3035/A-Wine-That-Stopped-Me-In-My-Tracks.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1485/Italian-Roots.-Long-Island-Grapes..html Taking a look around Long Island wine country, it's easy to see the Italian and Italian-American influence. Among the thirty-plus East End producers we have many owned by people of Italian heritage, most of whom grew up making wine with their families. Two of the region's newest producers -- Medolla Vineyards and Scarola Vineyards -- continue that tradition. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1485/Italian-Roots.-Long-Island-Grapes..html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1487/Where-and-What-to-Taste-This-Weekend.html In a wine region as small as our own local one, many of the wineries only make a few hundred cases of each of the wines in their portfolio. You might be thinking to yourself "So what?" right now, but these small-run wines can sell out quickly and the wines available at Long Island tasting rooms can change regularly -- even week to week. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1487/Where-and-What-to-Taste-This-Weekend.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/2250/Harbes-Family-Farm-Much-More-Than-Pumpkins.html Harbes Family Farm, located on the North Fork in Mattituck, is a Long Island institution. You've heard of it and have probably been there if the massive weekend traffic jams are to be believed. Now they have expanded and are offering private lable wine. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/2250/Harbes-Family-Farm-Much-More-Than-Pumpkins.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/2651/Lieb-Family-Cellars-Sparkling-And-Delicious.html Lieb Famly Cellars, housed in a tiny, modern tasting room adjacent to the East Coast's lone custom-winemaking facility - Premium Wine Group - is a winery that is too often overlooked. Maybe it's the tucked-away location. Maybe it's the lack of a star winemaker serving as the face of the winery. One thing's for sure - it's not the wines. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/2651/Lieb-Family-Cellars-Sparkling-And-Delicious.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1541/Born-in-Steel.-Born-for-Spring..html "I don't like chardonnay." You've probably heard friends say those very words. Heck, maybe you've even said them yourself. You should stop saying it, because I'm not buying it. And the chardonnay grape isn't the object of your disdain. Over-zealous winemakers who rely too heavily on new oak barrels are to blame. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1541/Born-in-Steel.-Born-for-Spring..html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1925/Interview-with-David-Page-of-Shinn-Estate.html Shinn Estate Vineyards, nestled on Long Island's bucolic North Fork, is a winery you should know about. They produce award-winning, terroir-driven wines and they are one of only a few producers who employ many organic and biodynamic grape farming techniques. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1925/Interview-with-David-Page-of-Shinn-Estate.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1954/September-Sips-and-Slurps.html The 2007 grape harvest is underway and I thought this a good time to tell you about some of the fun and exciting things going on in our local wine world. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/1954/September-Sips-and-Slurps.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/2058/Bubblicious-Year-Round.html What's that you say? Too early to start reading about sparkling wine? Sparkling wine, whether you call it Champagne, Cava, Prosecco, or just bubbly, is perfect for any celebration. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/2058/Bubblicious-Year-Round.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/2606/Time-For-Some-RR-Raphael-and-Reds.html When Richard Olsen-Harbich, winemaker at Peconic's Raphael, started his winemaking career, it was in the Finger Lakes region of central New York. Now at Raphael in Peconic, the focus is set squarely on red wines, particularly merlot and cabernet franc. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/2606/Time-For-Some-RR-Raphael-and-Reds.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/3815/May-Sips-And-Slurps.html May is always a busy month in wine country. Tasting rooms are ramping up in preparation for the busy season, which kicks off after the holiday weekend, and a wide array of new wines have hit the market lately as well - just in time for all those new tasting room visitors to enjoy them. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/3815/May-Sips-And-Slurps.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/4361/July-Sips-And-Slurps.html There's quite a bit going on in and related to Long Island Wine Country this summer, but before we get into some news and notes, let's talk about something that is happening next summer. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/4361/July-Sips-And-Slurps.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/2874/Wine-In-The-Hamptons-Channing-Daughters-Winery.html Before the Christmas holiday, I started a brief series on wineries in the Hamptons. Today, we return to that series, this time focusing on Channing Daughters Winery in Bridgehampton - quite possibly the East Coast's most unique winery. What makes it so unique? Let me count the ways. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/2874/Wine-In-The-Hamptons-Channing-Daughters-Winery.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/4520/Man-Cannot-Live-On-Wine-Alone.html If your experience with beer is limited to those mass-produced, character-less beers we all see on television commercials, there is a great opportunity this weekend to taste several truly delicious, honest-to-goodness, how-its-supposed-to-be beers in one place - at the North Fork Craft Beer, BBQ and Wine Festival, which happens this Saturday afternoon at Martha Clara Vineyards. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/4520/Man-Cannot-Live-On-Wine-Alone.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/4876/The-Hamptons.com-Wines-Of-The-Summer.html Over the course of the summer season, hundreds of wines found their way into my glass. Most were local - from Long Island. This year, a great many wines from other areas of our great state were in the mix, wines from places like the Finger Lakes and the Hudson Valley, and, of course there were a few wines from the rest of the global wine world - everywhere from Italy to California to New Zealand to Canada. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/4876/The-Hamptons.com-Wines-Of-The-Summer.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/4028/Uncorking-A-New-Winery.html Fortunately for us here on Long Island, there are some terrific sparkling wines being made here in our backyard - hidden among the endless bottles of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Chardonnay, but for some reason, locally made sparkling wine doesn't get nearly the attention it deserves. One of the North Fork's newest producers, Sparkling Pointe, is out to change that. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/4028/Uncorking-A-New-Winery.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/4157/A-New-Winemaker-And-Focus-At-Martha-Clara.html Riverhead's Martha Clara Vineyards (MCV) is one of the North Fork's busiest wineries. In addition to having one of Long Island's most ambitious events calendar, they also have one of the region's largest wine portfolios, producing no fewer than two dozen different wines - and with new ones being added regularly. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/4157/A-New-Winemaker-And-Focus-At-Martha-Clara.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/5117/October-Sips-And-Slurps.html Not only is it pumpkin picking season on the East End (which means lots of people and lots of cars on the roads) but it is grape harvest season as well. If you can weave your way through all those pumpkin-crazed families, there's a lot going on in wine country. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/5117/October-Sips-And-Slurps.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/7620/Christies-Announces-Its-First-Ever-Hamptons-Sale.html Christie's is pleased to announce details of its first-ever Hamptons sale, an early summer auction of Fine and Rare wines hosted at an historic waterfront estate in Westhampton Beach, on June 6. The Atwater Estate is a majestic residence that stretches across more than 1,000 feet of coastline on Quantuck Bay in Westhampton Beach. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/7620/Christies-Announces-Its-First-Ever-Hamptons-Sale.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/7782/Christies-Wine-Auction-At-The-Atwater-Estate.html Commerce and culture found perfect synergy in the Hamptons on June 6 in the harmonic merging of real estate, wine and charity. The venerable auction house Christie's held its first ever wine auction in the East End Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-the-forks/7782/Christies-Wine-Auction-At-The-Atwater-Estate.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/8361/Borghese-Vineyard-Joins-LI-Merlot-Alliance.html Now with Castello di Borghese on board, the Long Island Merlot Alliance includes seven quality wine producers. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/8361/Borghese-Vineyard-Joins-LI-Merlot-Alliance.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/8362/Debut-Release-of-2005-Christians-Cuve-Merlot.html Wölffer Estate Vineyard will release the 2005 "Christian's Cuvée" Merlot, a proprietary Bordeaux blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc dedicated to the memory of the estate's visionary founder, Christian Wölffer, on Aug. 3. A pioneer in Long Island winemaking, Wölffer died Dec. 31, 2008 just months after the winery's celebration of its 20th Anniversary. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/8362/Debut-Release-of-2005-Christians-Cuve-Merlot.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-The-Forks/8943/Wlffer-Estate-Vineyard-Announces-Harvest-Party.html Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack is pleased to announce the official date of their annual Wölffer Estate Harvest Party on Sunday, Oct. 11. One of the most anticipated events on the fall Hamptons' social calendar, guests of all ages are invited to partake in harvest fun, and share the bounty and beauty of the season at Wölffer Estate. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-The-Forks/8943/Wlffer-Estate-Vineyard-Announces-Harvest-Party.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/9088/Louisa-Thomas-Hargrave-Named-Honorary-Member-Of.html The Long Island Merlot Alliance proudly welcomes Louisa Thomas Hargrave as an honorary member of the Alliance. She is the first wine professional to be admitted as an individual. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/9088/Louisa-Thomas-Hargrave-Named-Honorary-Member-Of.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/9162/Bedell-Cellars-Announces-The-Release-Of-The-2007.html Merlot is arguably the most important grape grown on the North Fork. The conditions are favorable to producing a balanced, rich and complex wine. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Vineyards/9162/Bedell-Cellars-Announces-The-Release-Of-The-2007.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-The-Forks/11032/Bedell-Cellars-Appoints-New-Winemaker.html Bedell Cellars, one of the North Fork of Long Island's leading wineries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Olsen-Harbich as Winemaker. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-The-Forks/11032/Bedell-Cellars-Appoints-New-Winemaker.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-The-Forks/11062/Lessons-From-Local-Rose-Month.html I took it upon myself to taste as many local roses as possible - no small feat with more than 40 producers, most of which make rose. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-The-Forks/11062/Lessons-From-Local-Rose-Month.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/11829/Sitting-In-On-Winemakers-Smackdown-II-At-Roanoke.html Blind tasting a series of wines and getting even within range of accurately guessing the varietal, much less the vintage, location and maker of the wine, is no easy task and certainly not an undertaking for the faint of palate. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/11829/Sitting-In-On-Winemakers-Smackdown-II-At-Roanoke.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-The-Forks/11545/Tasting-Room-Tips-Have-Fun-Show-Respect.html We've had gorgeous weather for what seems like months on end and when I'm not out of town my family and I have been visiting wineries on the North Fork just about every weekend. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/Corks-of-The-Forks/11545/Tasting-Room-Tips-Have-Fun-Show-Respect.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/12100/Celebrating-Ourselves-The-First-Annual-Harvest.html It was everything everyone hoped it would be - and perhaps even more. The First Annual "Harvest East End: Wine Auction and Celebration of Long Island's East End," a festival took place this past weekend with a wide ranging series of wine tasting events. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/12100/Celebrating-Ourselves-The-First-Annual-Harvest.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/12482/Paumanok-Vineyard-Offers-Bright-Fruit-Aromas.html Some very interesting weather has befallen our wine region this season, very early snowfall, yet very warm Fall. So what has this warm, late Fall weather done for our local vineyards, once again, it has been spectacular. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/12482/Paumanok-Vineyard-Offers-Bright-Fruit-Aromas.html http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/12614/New-York-State-Wine-Laws-Time-To-Uncork-Some.html Since the recession really got rolling, I have seen a dramatic impact on the wine industry. The industry continues to expand it's reach and market size but that increase has been at the expense of higher priced wines that have languished at many levels of the industry. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.hamptons.com/Food-And-Wine/On-The-Vine/12614/New-York-State-Wine-Laws-Time-To-Uncork-Some.html