Bedell Cellars in Cutchogue, one of the North Fork’s most respected wine producers, is for sale.
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Bedell Cellars 2016 Cabernet Franc. (Credit: Cyndi Zaweski)
Though it may not ripen as consistently as merlot, I still find Long Island’s cabernet franc-based wines to be some of the most compelling. It’s especially true when the winemaker steps back and lets the fruit speak for itself rather than covering it up with excessive new oak barrels.
There is a place for smoky, vanilla-tinged red wine, of course, but Long Island’s best cabernet franc typically features far less of an oak footprint, if it has one at all. (more…)
The school year has started. Harvest is just around the corner. Tumbleweed Tuesday is behind us — but let’s not forget that summer isn’t truly over. Not yet. (more…)
The weather has cooled substantially the past few days, but it’s been a typically hot, humid summer here on Long Island. It’s the kind of summer when liquid refreshment is important — preferably something under $20, with fresh flavors and food-friendly acidity. (more…)
One of the best parts of visiting the North Fork is the wineries. Bedell Cellars in Cutchogue is always worth a stop. Earlier this week, we visited the Main Road tasting room that lends itself as a beautiful backdrop for outdoor summer events and weddings. (more…)
Guests enjoy the vineyard dinner at Bedell Cellars in Cutchogue Saturday. (Credit: Madison Fender)
Boasting one of the best winery views around, Bedell Cellars in Cutchogue provides a setting for weddings and other events desiring a certain ambience few places can match.
On Saturday it was the backdrop for something a little different: dinner. (more…)
Pick up a bottle of Sparkling Point Brut on your next visit to Stirling Sake in Greenport. (Credit: David Benthal photos)
Remember the days when dinner was a protein-starch-veggie affair? There’s no shame if you can’t. Food may still sustain us, but these days it’s also meant to entertain us.
Blame the millennials, Instagram and wine and food subscription services, but experiential dining is now at the head of the table.
The Long Island restaurant scene has become more creative — putting a greater emphasis on shareable conversation-starting tapas, local ingredients and plating dishes so artistically they look almost too good to eat. (more…)