Category Archives: Corks – Wine
Thanks for an amazing first year
As Corkscapsandtaps.com marks its first anniversary beer has become the topic of choice. What a year it’s been! Corks, Caps and Taps was launched just a year ago. In that time I’ve written 81 posts — this will be No. 82 … Continue reading
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Long Island vineyard’s Kickstarter campaign exceeds goal; 2 weeks remain
The owners of a Southold, Long Island vineyard seeking $15,000 in crowd-sourced funds to plant an acre of “weird” grapes have exceeded their goal with more than two weeks to go. Aided by a press bonanza that included an article … Continue reading
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North Fork couple launch Kickstarter campaign to plant ‘weird’ grapes
The owners of a new vineyard on the North Fork of Long Island have launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund their first plantings — an acre of what owner Regan Meador calls “weird grapes.” The grape variety being considered by … Continue reading
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James Beard Foundation lists wine, beer and spirits pro award semifinalists
Who’s the top wine, spirits or beer professional in the country? You’ll find them among The James Beard Foundation’s 2013 list of semifinalists for its annual award, the nation’s most prestigious recognition program honoring professionals in the food and beverage … Continue reading
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Rosé Champagnes tinted for exclusivity
Rosé Champagne is in fashion. That’s what Ed McCarthy, author of “Champagne for Dummies,” told a recent gathering of the Wine Media Guild, a group of scribes who gather monthly in Felida restaurant in New York City to sample wines … Continue reading
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Tellers beverage director Paul Villela picks unusual reds for fall sipping
Second of two parts In a dimly lit alcove aside the bar at Teller’s Chophouse in Islip, on a Friday evening not too long ago, five bottles of wine and a filled decanter stood on a table along with a … Continue reading
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Bohlsen’s wine guru Paulo Villela pours trophy wines and ‘cougar milk’
First of two parts Paulo Villela is a man of influence. As beverage director of Long Island’s Bohlsen Restaurant Group, his influence extends to the thousands of patrons who dine at the group’s five high-end eateries: Tellers Chophouse and Verace … Continue reading
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McCall Wines: Refined pinots, merlots in a rustic North Fork setting
There’s a simple, peaceful rusticity at McCall Wines in Cutchogue on Long Island’s North Fork. On a recent Sunday afternoon, the gentle whirring of a wind turbine was the only sound to be heard as Russ McCall stood over a … Continue reading
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Stars from a Finger Lakes winemakers’ 2011 Riesling showcase
Jeff Houck, winemaker at Lucas Vineyards in Interlaken, N.Y. in the Finger Lakes likes his 2011 Riesling. But at a recent New York City tasting for the trade and media he confessed that he preferred his 2010 wines to the … Continue reading
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Harvest East End: Good weather, good wines, good memories
All that’s left of Long Island’s Harvest East End wine and food event are memories. To be sure, good ones, the result of lovely weather, a roomy tent, delightful nibbles and, particularly, many good wines. The Aug. 25 charity event, … Continue reading
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