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825 North Road
Greenport NY 11944
631-477-6977
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Seamless, delicate and very easy to drink. Less oaky and not as heavy as its “Reserve” sibling. Aromas of lively red fruit, mango and crushed stones. Flavors of freshly-picked raspberries and dried fig. Medium-bodied with supple tannins with no hard edges.
2014 was an excellent vintage on Long Island. After the cold winter, bud break came late. June and July were very wet, but the dry prevailed consistently through to harvest. Cool nights alternating with warm days enhanced the color, and allowed for the slow, steady ripening of a bounty of high quality fruit.
Vineyard: Kontokosta
Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
Hand-harvested: October 19
Winemaking: 17 days of maceration. Rotations in stainless steel and barrel, resulting in 5 months in 2nd use Hungarian oak.
Bottled: August 2016
Alcohol: 13.9%
Cases Produced: 722
Retail Price: $29.00
Enjoy: Drink now through 2020 for optimum enjoyment.
Winemaker: Gilles Martin
Release Date: March 2017
A worthy successor to our 90 point (Wine Enthusiast Magazine) 2015 Rose. Aromas of fresh-cut watermelon, strawberry and rose petal. Balanced flavors of raspberry and rhubarb. Fresh, very dry and full with a hint of the classic North Fork brine in the finish.
2016 was a fairly interesting vintage because it was so dry in the spring and early summer and so hot and humid in July and August. The fall rain presented a challenge in the vineyard but did not materially affect the harvest. Fruit was flavorful, balanced and ripe despite coming into the cellar with slightly lower brix levels than previous vintages.
Vineyard: Kontokosta
Variety/Blend: 45% Syrah, 35% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
Hand-harvested: 10/5, 10/20 and 11/3
Winemaking: Direct press – whole cluster. Syrah vinified separately. Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon vinified together in single tank. Cool 60°F fermentation in stainless steel. No malo-lactic fermentation.
Bottled: March 2016
Alcohol: 13.0%
Cases Produced: 332
Retail Price: $22.00
Enjoy: Drink now for optimum enjoyment
Winemaker: Gilles Martin
Release Date: Drink now for optimum enjoyment
Our first reserve. Refined and approachable. Aromas of dark cherry, white pepper and faint wood smoke. Flavors of red berries, cassis and a hint of earth. Full-bodied with fresh tannins and a dense, full mouthfeel.
2014 was an excellent vintage on Long Island. After the cold winter, bud break came late. June and July were very wet, but the dry prevailed consistently through to harvest. Cool nights alternating with warm days enhanced the color, and allowed for the slow, steady ripening of a bounty of high quality fruit.
Vineyard: Kontokosta
Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
Hand-harvested: October 26
Winemaking: 3 weeks of maceration. Rotations in stainless steel and barrel, resulting in 6 months in new and 6 months in 2nd use Hungarian oak.
Bottled: October 2016
Alcohol: 13.4%
Cases Produced: 500
Retail Price: $40.00
Enjoy: Drink now through 2022 for optimum enjoyment.
Winemaker: Gilles Martin
Release Date: February 2017
This elegant blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Viognier presents aromas of baked pear, melon and vanilla. Fresh flavors of nectarine, green apple and new French oak with a soft but full mouthfeel.
2014 was an excellent vintage on Long Island. After the cold winter, bud break came late. June and July were very wet, but the dry prevailed consistently through to harvest. Cool nights alternating with warm days enhanced the color, and allowed for the slow, steady ripening of a bounty of high quality fruit.
Vineyard: Kontokosta (Viognier & Sauvignon Blanc), St. James (Chardonnay)
Variety: 45% Chardonnay, 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Viognier
Hand-harvested: 10/10, 10/15 & 10/7
Winemaking: Whole cluster pressing. Cold fermentation at 60° F in stainless steel tanks. Partial malo-lactic fermentation (Chardonnay). 6 months in new and 6 months in 2nd use medium toast French oak.
Bottled: March 2016
Alcohol: 13.5%
Cases Produced: 333
Retail Price: $35.00
Enjoy: Drink now through 2022 for optimum enjoyment
Winemaker: Gilles Martin
Release Date: February 2017
Aromas of peach, nectarine and apricot. Flavors of Asian pear, quince and orange blossom. Full-bodied and creamy.
2015 was warm and dry with low humidity. Perfect amounts of rain in July and September. Fruit was universally clean and very ripe. Long Island was blessed with another standout vintage.
Vineyard: Kontokosta
Variety: 100% Viognier
Hand-harvested: October 12
Winemaking: Whole cluster pressing. Cold fermentation at 60° F in stainless steel tanks. No malo-lactic fermentation.
Bottled: March 2016
Alcohol: 13.9%
Cases Produced: 287
Retail Price: $25.00
Enjoy: Drink now for optimum enjoyment
Winemaker: Gilles Martin
Release Date: May 2016
Aromas of green mango, melon and white tea leaf. Tropical flavors of passionfruit, pineapple and quince with a hint of grassiness. In the spirit of a classic Sancerre with the indigenous zing of North Fork acidity.
2015 was warm and dry with low humidity. Perfect amounts of rain in July and September. Fruit was universally clean and very ripe. Long Island was blessed with another standout vintage.
Vineyard: Kontokosta
Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Hand-harvested: September 25 & 26
Winemaking: Whole cluster pressing. Cold fermentation at 60° F in stainless steel tanks. No malo-lactic fermentation.
Bottled: March 2016
Alcohol: 13.9%
Cases Produced: 582
Retail Price: $25.00
Enjoy: Drink now for optimum enjoyment
Winemaker: Gilles Martin
Release Date: July 2016
Wine Enthusiast 90 points
Bright aromas of ripe strawberry and raspberry. Flavors of red berries and Red Delicious apple. Crisp and dry with a refreshing finish.
2015 was warm and dry with low humidity. Perfect amounts of rain in July and September. Fruit was universally clean and very ripe. Long Island was blessed with another standout vintage.
Vineyard: Kontokosta
Variety/Blend: 45% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon
Hand-harvested: October 1 & October 26
Winemaking: Whole cluster pressed. Syrah vinified separately. Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon were together in single tank. Cool 60°F fermentation in stainless steel. No malo-lactic fermentation.
Bottled: March 2015
Alcohol: 12.8%
Case Production: 691
Retail Price: $22.00
Enjoy: Drink now for optimum enjoyment
Winemaker: Gilles Martin
Release date: May 2016
Medium Sweet (on the International Riesling Foundation scale). Boisterous aromas of honeysuckle and citrus blossom. Flavors of candied white raisins and pear-laced minerals. Medium-bodied with a velvety texture and a long tropical fruit finish. Pair with spicy Chinese, Thai or Indian or partner with peach cobbler. Versatile.
2015 was warm and dry with low humidity. Perfect amounts of rain in July and September. Fruit was universally clean and very ripe. Long Island was blessed with another standout vintage.
Vineyard: Kontokosta
Variety: 100% Riesling
Hand-harvested: September 28
Winemaking: Whole cluster pressing and cold fermentation at 55° F for six weeks in stainless steel.
Bottled: February 2016
Alcohol: 12.5%
RS: 2.5%
Cases Produced: 262
Retail Price: $22.00
Enjoy: Drink now for optimum enjoyment
Winemaker: Gilles Martin
Release Date: August 2016
Stainless steel fermented. No. Oak. Ever. Aromas of citrus oil, lemon blossom and fresh melon. Flavors of green apple, young apricot and ripe cantaloupe. Medium-bodied, pure, crisp, clean and tart. Precise and vibrant finish.
2015 was warm and dry with low humidity. Perfect amounts of rain in July and September. Fruit was universally clean and very ripe. Long Island was blessed with another standout vintage.
Vineyard: McCullough Vineyard, Aquebogue, North Fork of Long Island
Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Hand-harvested: 9/28
Winemaking: Whole cluster pressing. Cold fermentation at 60° F in stainless steel with malo-lactic fermentation.
Bottled: July 2016
Alcohol: 13.7%
Cases Produced: 392
Retail Price: $22.00
Enjoy: Drink now for optimum enjoyment.
Winemaker: Gilles Martin
Release Date: August 2016
Aromas of yellow & white peach, white grapefruit blossom, apricot and honeysuckle. Flavors of fresh peach, grapefruit zest and a touch of brine. A simultaneous crisp and oily mouthfeel make this quirky blend truly unique.
2015 was warm and dry with low humidity. Perfect amounts of rain in July and September. Fruit was universally clean and very ripe. Long Island was blessed with another standout vintage.
Vineyard: Kontokosta
Variety/Blend: 47% Riesling, 41% Viognier, 12% Sauvignon Blanc
Hand-harvested: September 25, 29 and October 12
Winemaking: Whole cluster pressing. Cold fermentation at 60° F in stainless steel tanks. No malo-lactic fermentation.
Bottled: March 2016
Alcohol: 13%
Case Production: 331
Retail Price: $22.00
Enjoy: Drink now for optimum enjoyment
Winemaker: Gilles Martin
Release date: July 2016
Aromas of ripe red fruit, fresh oak and chocolate. Flavors of raspberry, blueberry, cedar and fresh herbs. Medium-bodied and supple with rich tannins.
2014 was an excellent vintage on Long Island. After the cold winter, bud break came late. June and July were very wet, but the dry prevailed consistently through to harvest. Cool nights alternating with warm days enhanced the color, and allowed for the slow, steady ripening of a bounty of high quality fruit.
Vineyard: Kontokosta
Variety: 100% Merlot
Hand-harvested: October 18
Winemaking: 3 weeks of maceration. Rotations in stainless steel and barrel, resulting in 6 months in new and 6 months in 2nd use medium and medium plus toast Hungarian oak.
Bottled: October 2015
Alcohol: 13%
Cases Produced: 361
Retail Price: $34.00
Enjoy: Drink now through 2022 for optimum enjoyment.
Winemaker: Gilles Martin
Release Date: August 2016
Aromas of blackberry, vanilla and roasted meat. Flavors of black cherry, chocolate and cedar. Bold, fresh and intense yet approachable now.
2014 was an excellent vintage on Long Island. After the cold winter, bud break came late. June and July were very wet, but the dry prevailed consistently through to harvest. Cool nights alternating with warm days enhanced the color, and allowed for the slow, steady ripening of a bounty of high quality fruit.
Vineyard: Kontokosta
Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaking: 3 weeks of maceration.
Rotations in stainless steel and barrel, resulting in 6 months in new and 6 months in 2nd use Hungarian oak.
Hand-harvested: October 30
Bottled: October 2015
Alcohol: 13%
Case Production: 360
Retail Price: $29.00
Enjoy: Drink now through 2021 for optimum enjoyment
Winemaker: Gilles Martin
Release Date: May 2016
Elegant and approachable. Aromas of spice, black pepper, blackberry and leather. Flavors of cassis, red cherry and currants. Full-bodied with firm tannins and a dense, full mouthfeel.
2013 was an excellent vintage on Long Island. The warm summer finished with a welcome bit of rain, followed by an exceptionally dry fall which provided much hang time for ripening.
Vineyard: Kontokosta
Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
Hand-harvested: October 25
Winemaking: 3 weeks of maceration. Rotations in stainless steel and barrel, resulting in 6 months in new and 6 months in 2nd use Hungarian oak.
Bottled: July 2015
Alcohol: 13%
Cases Produced: 506
Retail Price: $40.00
Enjoy: Drink now through 2021 for optimum enjoyment.
Winemaker: Gilles Martin
Release Date: October 2015
The varietal aromas of vanilla and butter from the Chardonnay, plus apricot and citrus of the Viognier are beautifully mirrored in the fresh flavors of nectarine, and a soft, lovely apricot
2013 was an excellent vintage on Long Island. The warm summer finished with a welcome bit of rain, followed by an exceptionally dry fall which provided much hang time for ripening.
Vineyard: Kontokosta (Viognier), St. James (Chardonnay)
Variety: 64% Chardonnay, 36% Viognier
Hand-harvested: 9/29, 10/6 & 10/14
Winemaking: Whole cluster pressing. Cold
fermentation at 60° F in stainless steel tanks. Partial
malo-lactic fermentation (Chardonnay). 6 months in new
and 6 months in 2nd use medium toast French oak.
Bottled: July 2015
Alcohol: 13.5%
Case Production: 197
Retail Price: $35.00
Enjoy: Drink now through 2017 for optimum enjoyment.
Winemaker: Gilles Martin
Release Date: November 2015
Aromas of spice box, blackberry and toasty new oak. Flavors of red cherry, cassis and chocolate with hints of pepper. Full-bodied, strong and firm with a clean generous finish.
2013 was an excellent vintage on Long Island. The warm summer finished with a welcome bit of rain, followed by an exceptionally dry fall which provided much hang time for ripening.
Vineyard: Kontokosta
Variety: 45% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah, 10% Merlot
Hand-harvested: October 25th (Cabernet Franc); November 15th (Cabernet Sauvignon); October 10th (Syrah); October 19th (Merlot).
Winemaking: Average maceration of 24 days. Aged for 11 months in new French and Hungarian oak (medium-heavy toast).
Bottled: September 1, 2015
Alcohol: 13.9%
Case Production: 241
Retail Price: $50.00
Enjoy: Drink now through 2024 for optimum enjoyment.
Winemaker: Gilles Martin
Release Date: October 29, 2016
