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‘A Bottle Of’ Macari Vineyards 2013 Reserve Cabernet Franc
A bottle of Macari VIneyards 2013 Reserve Cabernet Franc. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder) If you compare them to those from Germany, American wine labels are pretty easy to figure out. The winery’s name...
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Southold F + C Love Habit is our ‘Wine of the Week’
Credit: Lenn Thompson Southold Farm + Cellar and co-owner/winemaker Regan Meador has earned a reputation for doing weird or unexpected things. Regan and his wife, Carey, grow Teroldego, Lagrein and...
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Mid-harvest, sugar is low and quality is high: Uncork the Forks
It’s harvest time in Long Island Wine Country. (Credit: Randee Daddona) Most of the grapes destined for white and pink wines have been pulled from local vineyards and are now well on their way to...
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Lieb Cellars 2011 Reserve Blanc de Blancs is our ‘Wine of the Week’
Lieb Cellars 2011 Reserve Blanc de Blancs. (Credit: Courtesy photo) Aromas and flavors can transport us in many ways. A super-ripe, ultra-extracted wine from the left coast plops us down in the midst...
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5 tips for North Fork wine lovers to survive pumpkin season
Wine tasting at Paumanok Vineyards in Aquebogue. If you live further west, a trip to Paumanok can cut down on driving time. (Credit: Chris Lisinski, file photo) If you’ve been anywhere near the East...
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Osprey’s Dominion 2015 Rosé is our ‘Wine of the Week’
Osprey’s Dominion 2015 Rosé. (Credit: Monique Singh-Roy) Drink good wine that tastes good to you. You may not have asked, but that is my only Thanksgiving wine pairing advice. And, for the next couple...
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What to drink this Turkey Day: Uncork the Forks
Credit: David Benthal for northforker Every Thanksgiving, I promise myself that the wine-pairing column I write will be my last. That I’m just not going to do it anymore. That I’m just not going to...
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Macari Vineyards 2016 Early Wine is our ‘Wine of the Week’
A bottle of Macari Vineyards 2016 Early Wine. (Credit: Lenn Thompson) The third Thursday in November, which was yesterday, is kind of a big deal in the wine world. It’s Beaujolais Nouveau Day, when,...
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How to pair Long Island Wine with North Fork meat
Pull out this infographic when you need to remember what pairs well with local meat. This holiday season, you’re going to read a lot of wine-pairing advice. But here’s the most important bit of...
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Let’s give thanks for the wine country life: Uncork the Forks
Ripening grapes at Palmer Vineyards. (Credit: Grant Parpan) There is some tension in Long Island Wine Country. It would be hyperbolic to suggest that the industry is under attack, but there is...
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Harbes Vineyard 2014 Syrah is our ‘Wine of the Week’
Harbes Vineyard 2014 Syrah. (Credit: Lenn Thompson) Merlot. Cabernet Franc. Merlot. Cabernet Franc. Merlot. Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot. Red blend. That’s the reality of most local red wine, and while a...
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Threes Brewing Vliet is our ‘Beer of the Week’
A can of Threes Brewing Vliet. (Credit: Lenn Thompson) I’m an ale guy. Typically the hoppier the better, though I’m finding that balancing all those hops is more important to me than ever. As the hops...
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Two off-the-Fork food and wine choices: Uncork the Forks
Both Madiran The Wine Bar in East Setauket and Beers, Burgers and Desserts in Rocky Point are worth the drive from the North Fork. (Credit: Lenn Thompson) As much as I feel a part of the North Fork...
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Lieb Cellars 2015 Reserve Chardonnay is our ‘Wine of the Week’
Lieb Cellars 2015 Reserve Chardonnay. (Credit: Lenn Thompson) In releasing our “Wine of the Week,” Lieb Cellars 2015 Reserve Chardonnay ($24), the winery has brought back an old customer favorite — but...
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Sand City Brewing Co. One is our ‘Beer of the Week’
Sand City Brewing Co. in Northport. (Credit: Lenn Thompson) Most any story written about the current state of Long Island beer today mentions the proliferation of small new breweries on Long Island....
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A look back at 2016 in Long Island Wine Country: Uncork the Forks
Our Lenn Thompson highlights Macari winemaker Kelly Koch as a standout winemaker in 2016. (Credit: David Benthal for northforker) Before I dive into my final column of 2016, I just want to take a quick...
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Roanoke Vineyards 2013 The Hill is our ‘Wine of the Week”
A bottle of Roanoke Vineyards 2013 The Hill. (Credit: Lenn Thompson) When someone like Rich Pisacano, co-owner of Roanoke Vineyards who is also Wolffer Estate’s long-time vineyard manager, tells you...
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Macari’s Cuvée Gabriella is our ‘Wine of the Week’
Macari Vineyards’ Cuvée Gabriella. (Credit: Lenn Thompson) When winemaker Kelly Koch arrived at Macari Vineyards in 2010, one of the first discussions she had with the team was about sparkling wine....
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Looking into the crystal ball for 2017: Uncork the Forks
A snowy January day at Pellegrini Vineyards in Cutchogue. In this column our wine writer ponders what 2017 will bring in Long Island Wine Country. New year. Time to reflect. Time to look forward. A...
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Palmer Vineyards 2015 Pinot Blanc is our ‘Wine of the Week’
Palmer Vineyards 2015 Pinot Blanc. (Credit: Lenn Thompson) It’s easy to get in a wine-drinking rut. Even for someone like me — someone who is willing to taste most any wine from any region in the world...
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