New York Wine News and Notes (4/8/09)

There's a lot going on in New York wine country these days, so I thought I'd put together a post with some of the highlights:

• First, I'd like to offer congratulations to Greene Grape Wine Company, my partners in the New York Cork Club, for being named “Wine and Spirits Retailer of the Year” by the New York State Wine and Grape Foundation. I'd like to think that the NYCC had a lot to with them winning.
• In case you missed it, Appellation America posted an interview that I did with Thomas Laszlo of Heron Hill Winery on Keuka Lake: The Mysteries of Finger Lakes Terroir. Thomas is known for speaking his mind and I think he did that in our interview.
• I also think that if you enjoy LENNDEVOURS, you should check out a still-new wine blog out if Ithaca, NY called (cleverly) Ithacork. I check it every day for updates.
• Applewood Winery in Warwick, NY is hosting the New York Riesling Experience May 2 and 3. It will include food and Wine pairings, chef demonstrations, winemaker talks, comparative riesling tastings and live entertainment. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
• For the month of April, members of Long Island Wine Council will be taking part in Barrel Tasting Month, a great opportunity for tasting room visitors to sample reds from the much ballyhooed 2007 vintage.

Comments

[Peter Bell / Fox Run]

Fascinating interview with Thomas Laszlo! Everyone should read it. It happens that I agree with everything he says.

[Tom Mansell]

Looking forward to the famous "LENNDEVOURS bump"!

[Jonathan Hull]

Lenn;

Thanks for mentioning our event and I look forward to seeing you at the Hudson Valley Wine Competition. I only have one entry. Our "Stone Fence" Hard Cider. Several years ago we won a gold medal with it and I was told by one of the judges that they wanted to give it the best of show. But some of the judges refused "Because it's not a wine."

Here we are in the heart of Apple country, the Hudson Valley. Where we make Cider from fresh Apples. Not that concentrate witches brew they try to pass off as cider in the supermarket. But yet Cider gets step-child status.

The 2007 vintage was a good year for Cider so I thought I'd take another run at it!

Best regards,

Jonathan Hull
http://www.applewoodwinery.com

PS:Thanks for your continuing coverage of New York wines!!