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Lenn Thompson

Long Island wine Country, NY

I'm an Internet marketing guy by day who fills his evenings, weekends and creative mind with the best food and wine that Long Island (and New York) has to offer.

Interests: of course, wine, softball, drinking wine, cooking with wine, learning about wine, reading about wine, the pittsburgh pirates, my weber grill, my beagle (ben) and, my lovely and patient wife, nena, cooking, eating, golfing, the pittsburgh steelers

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Pahrump Valley Winery One Of Vegas' Unexpected Perks

When people think of Las Vegas, they think of gambling and poker tournaments. At present, tens of thousands of players from around the world are currently playing at the World Series of Poker. You can bet that very few of... Continue reading

Posted Jun 27, 2012 at New York Cork Report

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We've Moved: The NEW New York Cork Report

We've moved the New York Cork Report off of TypePad. Please visit us at NewYorkCorkReport.com Continue reading

Posted Apr 19, 2012 at New York Cork Report

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The New York Cork Report Tasting Table -- April 17, 2012

By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor I keep trying to retire the "Tasting Table" series, but my recently chaotic day job along with the all-consuming reality of an infant and a 5-year old have once again reminded me that no matter... Continue reading

Posted Apr 17, 2012 at New York Cork Report

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Empire State Cellars Wine Club: May 2012 Selections

By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor The May shipment of the Empire State Cellars Wine Club won't ship for a few weeks, but from now on, we're going to announce the selecitons at least a few weeks beforehand. That way, if... Continue reading

Posted Apr 17, 2012 at New York Cork Report

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Cabernet Franc "Flat Leaf" at Shinn Estate Vineyards (April 17, 2012)

Photo courtesy of Shinn Estate Vineyards Continue reading

Posted Apr 17, 2012 at New York Cork Report

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TasteCamp 2012 in Northern Virginia is Just Around the Corner

By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor The organizers of TasteCamp are gearing up for an exciting weekend of wine discovery that will bring some 40 bloggers and writers from all over the United States and Canada to Loudoun County and Northern... Continue reading

Posted Apr 16, 2012 at New York Cork Report

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Lake Erie Wine: The Importance of a First Impression

By Tom Kane, Lake Erie Correspondent The importance of a first impression; as a new contributor, I understand it all too well… Will I be interesting, will I be informative, amusing, witty and knowledgeable…will I run out of adjectives? The... Continue reading

Posted Apr 11, 2012 at New York Cork Report

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Shinn Estate Vineyards 2008 Nine Barrels Merlot

By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor With so many communication channels at our finger tips these days (Facebook, Twitter, email, etc.) it feels like I'm discussing local wines with people almost constantly. It's fun, but I've noticed something recently -- great... Continue reading

Posted Apr 11, 2012 at New York Cork Report

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Baco Noir Bud Break at Benmarl Winery

Winemaker Matt Spacarelli sends this picture of baco noir bud break in Benmarl Winery's 50-year old estate baco vineyard. Continue reading

Posted Apr 11, 2012 at New York Cork Report

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3 Heads “The Common Man”

By Mark Tichenor, Rochester Beer Correspondent Craft breweries make their bones by marketing big, unique beers to big, unique individuals. High alcohol levels, forceful flavors and innovative ingredients put many great brews on the map, but remain the characteristics of... Continue reading

Posted Apr 10, 2012 at New York Cork Report

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Standing Stone Vineyards Vertical Gewurztraminer Tasting: As Unique as the Grape

By Rochelle Bilow, Finger Lakes Food Correspondent The wine tastings at Standing Stone Vineyards are hardly typical, but then again, owner and winemaker Marti Macinski isn’t your average wine industry professional. A former lawyer with a degree in piano performance... Continue reading

Posted Apr 9, 2012 at New York Cork Report

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Shmaltz Hop Manna

By Julia Burke, Beer Editor Selecting a beer called “Hop Manna” is about as close as I’ve come in years to celebrating Passover/Easter, but it had been too long since I’d had a Shmaltz Brewing Company (Saratoga Springs, NY, and... Continue reading

Posted Apr 9, 2012 at New York Cork Report

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Merlot Bud Break at Macari Vineyards (April 6, 2012)

Assistant vineyard manager Eric Anderson snapped this picture in Macari Vineyards' merlot vineyard this morning. Continue reading

Posted Apr 6, 2012 at New York Cork Report

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EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Paumanok Vineyards Wine Dinner at Almond April 19

The next Paumanok Vineyards wine dinner will be at Almond, in Bridgehampton, on Thursday, April 19. We are excited to pair Paumanok wines with the delicious Hamptons French bistro fare that chef Jason Weiner prepares at Almond. Wines served will... Continue reading

Posted Apr 6, 2012 at New York Cork Report

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A Trip to the West Side (of Keuka Lake)

By Julia Burke, Beer Editor Well, I’m once again the midst of my annual month-long break from alcohol –– but that doesn’t mean I can’t still enjoy a trip to Finger Lakes wine country. In need of a road trip... Continue reading

Posted Apr 6, 2012 at New York Cork Report

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Merlot Bud Break at Shinn Estate Vineyards (April 6, 2012)

Photo courtesy of Shinn Estate Vineyards By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor What was mere speculation and conjecture just a few weeks ago is now a reality on the North Fork. Shinn Estate Vineyards' David Page sent me this photo this... Continue reading

Posted Apr 6, 2012 at New York Cork Report

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Artisanal Cheese Pairing Event at Peconic Bay Winery

NYCR cheese editor, Aaron Estes, addressing the crowd at Peconic Bay Winery By Aaron Estes, Cheese Editor As a cheese geek I am continually preoccupied with the age-old question that plagues the majority of the cheese obsessed here in New... Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2012 at New York Cork Report

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Thoughts from a New Father: On Rhys, Riesling, and Teaching Kids to Respect Alcohol

By Evan Dawson, Managing Editor Our son Rhys was about 16 hours old when he tasted his first wine -- roughly a quarter of a drop of Champagne, sucked off the end of my pinky -- in our hospital room.... Continue reading

Posted Apr 4, 2012 at New York Cork Report

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Cornell Announces North Country Trial Vineyard Tech Position

By Todd Trzaskos, North Country Correspondent The Cornell Cooperative Extension Northeast NY Commercial Fruit Program has just announced an open position at the cold-hardy hybrid wine grape trial vineyard in Willsboro, NY. I’m well acquainted with the vineyard, having volunteered... Continue reading

Posted Apr 3, 2012 at New York Cork Report

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EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Multi-Winery Sparkling Wine Dinner at Restaurant Mirabelle

On Friday, April 13 four Long Island wineries -- Jamesport Vineyards, Lenz Winery, Sparkling Pointe and Wolffer Estate -- present "Long Island Sparkles" a sparkling wine dinner at Restaurant Mirabelle in Stony Brook, NY. For $80 (plus tax and gratuity)... Continue reading

Posted Apr 3, 2012 at New York Cork Report

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Chick Beer: Surprisingly Delicious

By Julia Burke, Beer Editor I recently wrote about a lovable though rather dive-y tavern for a local newspaper, and a reader wrote in with a complaint about the establishment’s (in her opinion) less-than-friendly bathrooms. She pointed out that “for... Continue reading

Posted Apr 1, 2012 at New York Cork Report

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Bedell Cellars 2010 Syrah

By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor Winemaker Rich Olsen-Harbich did some things differently during his first crush at Bedell Cellars in 2010. He brought his ambient yeast fermentations, of course, but he also made a couple blends by co-fermenting the grapes... Continue reading

Posted Mar 30, 2012 at New York Cork Report

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EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Beer in Bellmore with Edible East End and Brooklyn Brewery

Calling all Long Island beer aficionados. Edible East End and the Brooklyn Brewery invite you to craft beer bar Effin Gruven in Bellmore on Thursday, April 26, to try the latest Brewmaster Reserve release from the brewery—weeks before the public... Continue reading

Posted Mar 29, 2012 at New York Cork Report

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Kane to Cover Lake Erie Wine Region for NYCR

By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor For years, we've wanted to find someone "on the ground" in the Lake Erie-Chautauqua region -- and we've finally found that person in Tom Kane. A native of Buffalo, (and its suburbs), Tom discovered New... Continue reading

Posted Mar 27, 2012 at New York Cork Report

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EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Sparkling Pointe Presents Grower Sparkling Grand Tasting, April 21

Grower Champagnes and sparkling wines are those produced by the same estate that owns the vineyards and grows the grapes. While the large Champagne houses may use grapes sourced from the entire Champagne Region producing large quantities of big name... Continue reading

Posted Mar 27, 2012 at New York Cork Report

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