Bottle Juice

…local restaurant glass pour list for this summer (20 cases?), as well as an expected order from my NY distributor. Otherwise the rest of the wine will go to the winery tasting room and a few important accounts around Portland that I want to make sure don't run out of wine.

In 2012 we upped production further to at least 550 cases, probably a bit more once everything settles out. We've picked up distribution in Rhode Island and, with the coming year, I'd love to add Los Angeles…

• Topics: Vincent Fritzsche, Eola-Amity Hills, Washington, Vincent, Pinot Noir

New York, New York- The New York Wine & Grape Foundation, the official association representing the state's wineries, will launch a campaign entitled New York Drinks New York during the first quarter of 2012. Centered on New York City, the campaign is a multi-faceted program for wine trade, media, and consumers, intended to set the stage for a long-term effort to raise awareness about the quality of New York wines.

The program of activities will include "cellar …

• Topics: New York City, Grape Foundation, Vineyards, Wine, Winery
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…Hudson Valley wines, styles of winemaking and the rules and regulations of the New York State Liquor Authority, he decided to purchase the existing wine store in a renovated Colonial home in the hamlet of Gardiner and put an emphasis on selling and promoting Hudson Valley wines. "We do have a great selection of wines from all over the world, but our highest percentage of inventory is of Hudson Valley wines," he said.

As he continues to stock more and more local wines, …

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"Wait, that's my bottle!"

The lively young group at the next table looked at the waiter opening our bottle of Hahn Pinot Noir in amazement.

It turns out that they brought the exact same wine for a BYOB dinner at New York's best restaurant!

In time, they relaxed when their own bottle was brought to them, but what are the chances of that happening anywhere?

Hahn's Family Wines Pinot Noir 2011

In any event, the 2011 Hahn Winery PN was really well balanced …

• Topics: Pinot Noir, Alexander Valley, Family Wines, BYOB, Sauvignon blanc
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…but that's a stylistic choice; this is for those who prefer a sparkling wine with a more weighty, smoky mature-feeling. 12 percent alcohol. Very Good+. About $ 24.

Imported by Biagio Cru and Estate Wines — and don't you know Diageo Chateau and Estate Wines loves that — Roslyn Heights, N.Y. A sample for review.

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…um, carve out the time, the shop offers a three-day butchering 101 class. In addition to supplying New York's top restaurants with everything from foie gras to micro greens, Hudson Valley-area farms help make the farmer's market scene one of the most bountiful in the nation. One of the Valley's best is in the town of Hudson, held every Saturday from May through Thanksgiving. Your market must-buys: Breakfast carrots from Red Oak Farm, chewy pretzels from Loaf Bakery …

• Topics: Hudson, Valley, New York City, Cabernet Franc, Riesling
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• : Hudson Valley Wine Country Summer Passport Ticket

…post. So today, there won't be one! I'll just say Le Cirque is old-fashioned NY, glamorous and retro. You expect the Rat Pack to come noisily in, already drunk. The wine list is Classic, which is to say it caters to a wealthy clientele who knows what they like and doesn't want to be surprised. The food? So-so, from what I could tell. You don't go to Le Cirque for culinary adventurism.

The Red & White Bash itself was loads of fun. The band played the Charleston…

• Topics: Le Cirque, Classic, Chardonnay, Charleston, Gallo
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She may not look like much now, but in less than 48 hrs, this beauty will be cranking out New York's finest beers at Terroir High Line .

Below is the opening beer list. All NY, all the time.

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…Boulder, Co.; Brooklyn Brewery, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Boston Beer Co., Boston, Mass.; Blue Mountain Barrel House, Arrington, Va.; Deschutes Brewery, Bend, Ore.; Founders Brewing, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Goose Island Brewing, Chicago, Ill.; Haw River Farmhouse Ales, Saxapahaw, N.C.; Highland Brewing Co., Asheville, N.C.; Jester King Craft Brewery, Austin, Texas; Mother Earth Brewing, Kinston, N.C.; Natty Greene's Brewing, …

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…Media Ribbon Cutting Ceremony ; Clifton Park, NY

Portsmouth Brewery - Brewing with Botanicals ; Portsmouth, NH

State and Regional Beer Weeks Also Happening During ACBW

Chicago Craft Beer Week

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Lexington Craft Beer Week (KY)

Long Island Craft Beer Week

San Antonio Beer Week

Santa Ynez Valley Beer Month (CA)

Seattle Beer Week …

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