The family-owned winery produced its first vintage in 2004, and the cabernet franc and meritage are quite notable for its young age. One bottle was labeled Damiani vino rosso (good Italian name). When I got home I noticed a clear corked bottle with the words Finger Lakes on the label (drats). This is one to watch. MORE >>

This past weeks edition of the Syracuse New Times, a weekly alternative newspaper published in Syracuse, New York, contained an interesting article on Finger Lakes Riesling. Gary noted four wineries, one of which I vaguely remember from an article written by Evan Dawson for the New York Cork Report. MORE >>

Yes, it’s cold and dreary in New York. First, I’d like to apologize for the boorish NY rogues who elbow their ways to the front of the tables and stick their glasses under your noses as they demand, “Cabernet please!” Sean Larkin is producing exceptional cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, and merlot (on the Jack Larkin label). MORE >>

He has encouraged many a wine lover to explore the wines, understanding that Long Island has its own style - this is cool climate wine, not jammy-ripe and big, not typical new world wine at all, in fact. This guys lives and loves New York wine! Then we blind tasted three Cabernet Sauvignons, three blends, and four Merlots. MORE >>

Brooklyn Uncorked is the annual showcase of Long Island wine and food that you should make a point of attending if you live in or near New York City. Wines that if you removed the label, may not have been all that distinguishable from one another. Okay, no stars, unless you count Lenn or the location itself, BAM. Just my.02 MORE >>