This is definitely a wine that showcases ripe dark fruit, but that's only a part of the package. This one is made of Gamay and Pinot Noir. I've been having a hard time with red wine lately. Okay, I never have a problem with mature Burgundy, or mature red wine in general. There could be many reasons for my bias. MORE >>

Oh most definitely! OK, today I sinned again, at least according to some. took my list of New York medal winners to another local wine shop. Unfortunately, I found only one, besides another Anthony Road Vinyards 2008 semi-dry Riesling which I already have in the cooler. Winner of the New York Wine and Food Classics's 'Governor's Cup.' MORE >>

I'll be back to Fox Run for the annual Deck the Halls event and will definitely bring home some more. Sometime near the end of the year, I would like to post all that I have learned and the wines that I have come to enjoy over the past two years. Tonight, Shirley baked trout with Cajun spices, cole slaw, corn and Cajun fries. MORE >>

We did not taste the Merlot or the Lemberger, but were amazed with the Gruner Veltliner and the Pinot Noir. Our first time at the Blue Heron and will definitely return when back in the region. Finally got to do something other than working around the house on my week off. Our first stop was at Hunt Country Vineyards. MORE >>

know that certain areas are better for Pinot Noir, let's say, and that some villages are known for certain characteristics. What stood out at that point was soil - a definite earthy, sandy tone that carried throughout the bright and savoury finish. It's not easy to understand terroir in Champagne. don't understand it. want more. MORE >>