DAN'S PAPERS, May 15, 2009 Page 35 www.danshamptons.com
The Wine News You Need To Know
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Over The Barrel... with Lenn Thompson
Bud break is upon us on the East End – thanks at least in part to that burst of intensely, unseasonably hot weather a few weekends ago. That burst of heat, followed by this wet greyness has vineyard managers keeping an eye out for humidity. That’s the downside, on the upside, it could mean a longer growing season and better ripeness at the end. Only time will tell. It was quite the fundraiser at Bedell Cellars May 8, organized by the Friends of the Sisson Family. You may remember that Ben Sisson, a long-time vineyard manager all over the North Fork died suddenly. Since, The Sisson Family Fund has been set up to help financially support his wife Alice Wise and their children Ethan and Emma during these difficult times. The primary goal is to enable Alice, Ethan and Emma to stay in their family home as the children mature and to allow the family to maintain a continuing quality of life within their community of family and friends. In other news, Sannino’s Bela Vita Vineyard, Long Island’s only custom winemaking facility for home vintners will be expanding its operations for 2009. Owners (and great people) Anthony and Lisa Sannino have entered into a long-term arrangement with Ackerly Pond Vineyards to share production facilities
and other space. They will be hosting a Grand Opening of our their custom winemaking center at Ackerly Pond on May 16-17 from 1-4 p.m. Anyone interested in making wine there in 2009 should definitely attend and you’ll be able to taste samples of 2008 wines. Visit makeliwine.com for details and to RSVP. Spring also means the release of new steel-fermented whites and roses from local producers. One of the best I’ve tasted lately is Macari Vineyards 2008 “Katherine’s Field” Sauvignon Blanc ($22). Most of the grapes come from their Block K (Katherine’s Field), which is the part of their vineyard closest to the Long Island Sound between 100 and 150 feet above sea level. Farmed to 2.5 tons per acre, the fruit was hand harvested, steel fermented and malolactic fermentation was strictly avoided. This year’s wine is far lighter in color that previous vintages. The green-yellow is so light that the wine is nearly colorless. But, the nose is nicely citrusy and
grassy with hints of basil and gooseberries. On the palate, it’s a bit more delicate than past years, but it shows tremendous balance between citrusy fruit flavors, savory herb and grass notes, and snappy, lively acidity. The finish is lengthy with persistent saline minerality that the best Long Island sauvignon often has. My wife recently tasted this wine alongside calamari salad with mufaleta flavors (I’m allergic to shellfish) and she said it worked exceptionally well. It’s true what they say, what grows together, goes together. Try this one with most any local catch. If $22 is a bit too much for your everyday drinking needs, Osprey’s Dominion Vineyards 2007 Sauvignon Blanc ($13) is the wine to turn to. Even with the ripe growing season, this isn’t a big aggressive sauvignon. Instead, light lemon and grapefruit aromas mingle with golden delicious apple and subtle herbs on a medium-intense nose. Medium bodied with fresh acidity, the flavors are fairly simple — grapefruit, lemon and kiwi — with just a little herbaceousness. The finish is mediumlength with a little minearlity. A great summer wine, it will work as well on the beach as it will with salads and local seafood.
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