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Long Island Wines: Blind Challenge Proves They Can Hold Their Own

by Marisa D'Vari19 October 2009
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Quick! Imagine you are presented with a "blind flight" of Sauvignon Blanc wine (or Chardonnay for that matter). Do you think you can pick out a wine from New York’s Long Island against wines from Sancerre or New Zealand? Assume that all wines have the same color, and for the most part, a similar aroma [...]

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A Look at Cabernet Franc

by Marisa D'Vari8 January 2009
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Looking for a delicious, affordable, and trendy new grape varietal to dazzle your friends at impromptu wine tastings? Look no further than Cabernet Franc, an all too frequently overlooked varietal that pairs well with a wide variety of winter-themed cuisine….

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Are Long Island Wines Overpriced?

by Marisa D'Vari2 August 2007

… so in addition to having to deal with intoxicated weekenders one of the problems for Long Island wines is that they are perceived as being too expensive. In fact, one of the instructors at a wine school I attended…

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Now tasters blast winery servers …

by Marisa D'Vari10 July 2007

… so yesterday I snipped a piece from the NYT in which winery folk blasted “tasters” who came to party, dance on tables, and acted rude. Today I’m snipping a passage from The Cork Board about a person’s visit to…

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