Vintage New York Wine Society Selections

AUGUST 2003 SELECTIONS

Main Selection

Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris

What’s the difference between Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris? Nothing. Pinot Grigio is the Italian name for the French grape variety Pinot Gris. Said to be a mutation of the Pinot Noir grape, it can actually be used to make either red or white wines, hence grigio, meaning gray. Grown extensively in France, Germany and Austria, the grape is finding particular success recently in New York where it is making crisp, delicious and refreshing white wines that are wonderful alternatives to Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Seyval. Particularly good with the foods of summer.

2001 Channing Daughter's Pinot Grigio ~ Long Island
A crisp bright wine that bursts with citrus and mineral aromas, with a touch of melon and lovely spiciness which dances around the palate, with a lingering finish.

2001 Sheldrake Point Pinot Grigio ~ Finger Lakes
A delicious wine showing subtle fruit qualities of citrus, pear and a “grapiness” reminiscent of fresh table grapes. Silky on the palate, this wine rarely clashes with food.

2001 Hazlitt Pinot Gris ~ Finger Lakes
Crisp pear and peach flavors, a dry wine with a slightly spicy character and pleasant fruit.

Alternate Selection #1

Collector's Edition Merlot - at Red Sale Prices

1999 The Old Field ~ Long Island
Chris and Roz Baiz planted their first vines in 1974 - one year after the pioneering Hargraves established their vineyard. Through the years they have supplied grapes to many of Long Island's best vintners, yet all along they have been making small quanitites of wine themselves. This rich and mouthfilling Merlot is their signature wine.

2001 Shalestone Merlot ~ Seneca Lake
Rob Thomas' wines ("red is all we do") buck the trend in the Finger Lakes. His wines are supple and powerful, with very complex flavors. Yet, because of their cool climate provenence, they are remarkably drinkable while young.

2001 Rivendell Merlot Reserve ~ Long Island
PRE-RELEASE ~ Made in the Hudson Valley from grapes grown on Long Island, Rivendell's Merlot Reserve is consistently one of our favorites for its dramatic fruit, rich mouthfeel and judicious use of oak. Always drinkable while young, it will reward you with a few years of cellaring.

Alternate Selection #2

Merlot to drink now - at Red Sale Prices

Channing Daughters Fresh Red Long Island
A harmonious blend of herbal, berry and currant notes delivered in the style of a quality Beaujolais. A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Perfect for the summer grill, it will take a light chill. Straightforward, bright and tasty.

1999 Schneider Merlot ~ Long Island
Always a winner - Schneider, although best known for his Cabernet Franc, has a deft hand at turning out soft and supple merlot that pleases all the senses.

2000 Soho Cellar Merlot ~ New York
From Rivendell Winery, the Soho wines were first made for the Vintage New York store as a house wine. Over the years they have taken a life of their own and are some of the most popular wines we sell. Soft and approachable, perfect with a wide range of foods.

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