May 2 May 2 A knockout red and a spicy, floral white: two winners for your fall drinking Michael Braverman
Jun 20 Jun 20 Albariño, a tough little émigré from the Northwest coastal region of Spain, is trying to find a home in Aquebogue, on the North Fork of Long Island. It’s a grape by the way Michael Braverman
Sep 17 Sep 17 Wine pairing and people pairing: Larry Perrine and Jacqui Smith marry. And the wedding is reported in the wine column of the East Hampton Star. Michael Braverman
May 4 May 4 Wine tourism: on both the North and South Forks wineries have become destinations for visitors from, well, just about any place in the world. And it’s not by accident. Joseph Peliska
Dec 2 Dec 2 Prognosticating over the barrels: prior to release, samples of the harvest and tastes of what’s to come at three Long Island vineyards. Michael Braverman
Sep 19 Sep 19 L’Enfant Sauvage, the wild child of French culture, raises questions about humanism and dignity. A wine by that name in Bridgehampton raises related questions of nature and nurture. Michael Braverman
Aug 26 Aug 26 The second Long Island Wine Classic: with over 300 wines how do you choose what to taste? Careful advance planning. And what about the 27 hors d’oeuvres? Just indulge. Joseph Peliska
May 5 May 5 *An aspirational and opulent Beaux Art setting in New York City, sipping some inspired wines, eating heavenly food, and catching up with my drinking buddies at the Windows on Long Island tasting. Michael Braverman
Jul 14 Jul 14 *The Long Island Wine Classic - under the Grand Prix tent at the Hampton Classic Horse Show. Michael Braverman
Jun 29 Jun 29 *Is it jumping the gun to call Long Island a “world class” wine region? Not according to some local producers. Michael Braverman
