greenvale’s extraordinary cabernet franc.
The following post is part of an article from Bob Chaplin, a well known author in the wine scene. Bob’s articles can be seen on his own blog, A Wine Blog, as well as in the New England Wine Gazette, just to name a few publications. press is honored to share some of his articles [...]
a new wine glass on the block.
The following post is from Bob Chaplin, a well known author in the wine scene. Bob’s articles can be seen on his own blog, A Wine Blog, as well as in the New England Wine Gazette, just to name a few publications. He has written about wine and other libations for many newspapers and magazines including [...]
hot days? ice wines.
image found here Ice wines are such a treat and so absolutely delicious, we just had to give them a special mention. I love the ice wine from Hopkins Vineyard and have been not so patiently awaiting the release of Sunset Meadow Vineyards… so to make the waiting all the more painful, I figured I [...]
new season, new releases!
Summer is here and this season is all about getting together with family and friends, opening a bottle of wine {or two!} and enjoying the gorgeous weather! Here are some of the newest local wines to be released that are sure to add some local flavor to your summer gatherings. Hopkins Vineyard recently released their [...]
press visits sunset meadow vineyards.
This past Saturday, we decided to hit another local winery and were very excited to visit Sunset Meadow Vineyards in Goshen, CT. This boutique winery opened their doors to the public in 2008 and I have been hearing the most fabulous feedback from others who have visited. At a wine dinner this past winter, I [...]
The Big E Northeast Gold Wine Competition – 2010
The following post is from Bob Chaplin, a well known author in the wine scene. Bob’s articles can be seen on his own blog, A Wine Blog, as well as in the New England Wine Gazette, just to name a few publications. He has written about wine and other libations for many newspapers and magazines including [...]
jonathan edwards estate chard delights with creamy scallop carbonara.
Below is the latest post from press feature blogger, Michael Costanza. Michael is the author of the regular blog Omnivore in the online publication of the New London Day, the day.com. Jackpot. That’s the word that came to mind as I tasted the Jonathan Edwards 2008 Estate Connecticut chardonnay with a dish of creamy scallop [...]
priam gewurz with a side of scallops.
image found here Michael is the author of the regular blog Omnivore in the online publication of the New London Day, the day.com and is also a 4th grade teacher in North Stonington. Michael will be writing about dishes at local restaurants as well as cooking attempts at home that will be paired with different New England [...]
swirl, sniff, sip, savor.
What is it with all of that? What are people looking for when they hold a glass of wine against a white piece of paper? What am I supposed to be smelling? Why do you swirl a wine before tasting it? What is with that slurping noise people make when tasting wines? Go to your [...]
to cork or not to cork.
Throughout my years in the wine industry, I have heard numerous opinions in the ongoing debate over the use of cork versus the use of the screw-cap. There are many respected industry professionals who feel very passionately on both sides of the issue and the consumer is increasingly seeing more and more wineries either offering [...]
it’s not a tour, it’s an experience.
…this is the philosophy of Come Wine With Us, the exclusive wine touring company of New England and dream child of owners, Paul + Debbie Gentile. Why just tour the vineyards when you can EXPERIENCE the vineyards like you never have before? Imagine yourself with your friends or loved one sailing off the coast of [...]
welcome to press.
Hello 2010! With a new year comes new ideas and press is the realization of one of my dreams. After 12 years in the wine industry including having owned + established a winery here in in New England, press is the logical next step in my ever evolving passion for wine. This is your road [...]