Tasting at Clovis Point
Long Island Wine Industry Expands in Recession
I recently read a Newsday article today stating that the Long Island Wine Industry is struggling, yet I find that hard to believe after visiting Long Island last weekend. The wineries were clogged with people and the winery parking lots were full of cars, busses and limos. From what I could see, the wine industry on Long Island is expanding.
The proprietors of Macari Winery and Vineyards are currently enlarging their winery tasting room and decks. They have also purchased Galluccio Estate Vineyards in Cutchogue and have renovated that property and recently reopened the tasting room as Macari 2.
Delicious New Macari Wine Releases
•2008 Macari Sauvignon Blanc,$22.95, bright with great citrus flavors, gives Marlborough NZ a run for the money. I predict this wine will sell-out soon.
•2008 Sauvignon Blanc One,$26.95 a wooded SB with little hints of fume.
•2008 Rose,$14.95 dry as a bone, made from a blend of 5 red varietals, serve this chilled on your patio with cheese or BBQ meat.
http://www.macariwines.com
Laurel Lake Vineyards in Laurel, expanded their deck by adding an additional level last season. They have just released a Sauvignon Blanc and a Gewurtstraminer for the first time. General Manager Juan Sepulveda plans to beautify the area in the middle of the estate by adding a pond and other landscaping upgrades.
http://www.llwines.com/
Jason's Vineyard in Jamesport was established years ago by Jason Damianos, the highly talented winemaker and enologist. Damianos oversees winemaking at his family's Pindar and Duckwalk vineyards. His award-winning wines have been sold through Pindar and Duckwalk, in addition to being available online.
If you pass his property in Jamesport, you will see a lot of construction underway with several buildings in the final stages of completion. His brother, Alex, tells me that Jason is planning to open his tasting room at the end of this month.
Jason's Vineyard
Main Rd
Jamesport, New York
Tel. 631 928-8486
http://www.jasonsvineyard.com
Clovis Point is conveniently located on the south side of Main Road in Jamesport. The winery operates out of a renovated historic barn with mahogany doors. The folks in the tasting room are quite friendly. Wines include a 2006 Chardonnay fermented in stainless steel at $16.50, a 2005 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay at$24.00, a 2004 Merlot at $21.00,and the2004 Vintners Select Merlot is a knockout at $35.00. Join the wine club for 20% discounts, free tastings and special activities.
Clovis Point
1935 Main Road
P.O. Box 669
Jamesport, NY 11947
Tel. 631-722-4222
http://www.clovispointwines.com
Coming Soon! One Woman Wines in Southold
While they have been growing grapes and making wine in Southold for a number of years, Claudia and Frank Purita will be opening a tasting room on Old North Road in Southold shortly. The Puritas, both successful chefs with strong followings, are retro-fitting a restored barn to be made into their tasting room. Their property is also suitable for large corporate events and functions. Wine releases include Chardonnay, Gewurtstraminer and Rose.
Visit: http://www.onewomanwines.com/
Touring Long Island Safely
If you do not wish to take a self-guided tour by driving out to the East End, there are several professional tour providers at your service. It is important to note that while many limo companies have jumped on the Long Island Wine Country tour band wagon, that not all companies or tour groups are welcomed by every winery. To be frank, if you arrive drunk because you were given a bottle of whiskey for sipping along the way, you could be refused the opportunity to taste at some wineries.
Most Popular Tour Company:
Long Island Wine Tours
Locally managed, Long Island Wine Tours takes hundreds of people per weekend, and provides a hot casserole meal and a free refrigerator magnet keepsake.
http://www.Longislandwinetours.com
Famous signed wine barrels at Wolffer Estate, Sagaponack
LongIslandWineCountry.com
This group offers one public tour monthly with an expert tour guide and departures from NYC, Nassau and Suffolk. They also specialize in corporate groups of 30 plus and provide an exclusive “Wine 101” course, boutique wineries and gourmet level food. Their Best of The Best event will prove that Long Island is a World-Class Wine Region...it is scheduled for September 25th. Their 8th Annual Harvest Fest on September 27th event is not to be missed. You get to pick grapes and take part in many wine related activities, enjoy great food & music.
http://www.longislandwinecountry.com/
Coming Soon! Wine Country International's Insider Guides
The current state of the economy is taking the bite out of everyone's wallet yet the last thing you want to do is stop drinking delicious wine. There are fortunately some great ways to taste smart. Wine Country International ® magazine is now developing a series of Insider's Guides to regional wine tasting. Each guide will include a comprehensive overview of what makes each winery unique and how much it will cost you to taste wine, attend unique wine events and obtain value-added benefits. Our Editors will also include their expert suggestions and wine reviews and will also present ways to save money and recoup a portion of your tasting costs when you make a purchase.
Touring and tasting can be a strenuous job. The Insider Guides will provide valuable tips for taking short cuts, using local roads, accessing other nearby attractions and finding where to eat and where to sleep.
The first WCI Insider Guide to Long Island Wine Country will be released on
September 1, 2009 as a downloadable PDF. Cost: $15
This valuable information will be designed to help you save time and get the best value for your wine-tasting buck!
With wine tasting fees now averaging $12 per winery, your investment should
pay for itself in your first visit.
For details visit www.winecountrynetwork.com
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