Comments for Wine, Seriously

Comment on An all-New York Wine Outlet: Empire State Cellars by Thalia ZELNIK

Thalia ZELNIK — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:34:52 +0000

I spent many a Saturday at Vintage NYC. I loved that place.

Comment on Viticultural practices in LI–Part II: background. by John Tucker, DWS

John Tucker, DWS — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:44:55 +0000

I have read most of your blog and salute the focused energy you have put into it.

Your writing is very clear and precise and quasi-academic in style. You could probably teach a course on good journalism.

Between your passion for the subject of wine, your knowledge, and the clarity of your writing, you might consider contributing articles to local magazines or newspapers of the Hudson Valley or Long Island. As you probably know, The New York Times has a Long Island section that goes to that region.

(It seems like the Hudson Valley now has a clutch of magazines devoted to food/arts/lifestyle. The Hudson Valley “locavore” movement, whose attention includes local wine, seems as fervent as anywhere in the Eastern US. And you’ve got a great “base camp” from which to operate.)

Such publications may give you more a broader, more established platform from which to contribute. And as you know, more and more publications now have digital editions. If you were to come up with an intriguing idea for an article, I bet an editor would say “go for it” even if it was on spec.

Comment on A Conversation with Louisa Thomas Hargrave by Paul Dudley

Paul Dudley — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:43:59 +0000

I just read your article containing your interview with Ms. Hargrave. Very nicely done, sir. In your writing you have a wonderful ability to replicate for your reader the pleasure of speaking with you personally. I continue to admire your scholarship and your prose. Please accept my humble admiration as encouragement to continue your great work.

I also recently read The Vineyard, though I had a hard time finding a copy. I eventually found one that had been taken out of circulation from a library in my former home state of Washington. I got the impression from reading the book that Ms. Hargrave is a real pistol, and from reading your personal observations, I gather you concur.

Comment on Viticultural Practices in LI–Part III: The Old Field Vineyards by Rosamond Phelps Baiz

Rosamond Phelps Baiz — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:08:35 +0000

Thank you again for gathering all this information. I think it will end up being a fascinating study of all these vineyards and their practices.

Comment on Viticultural practices in LI–Part II: background. by Frank Haddad, CSW, CSS

Frank Haddad, CSW, CSS — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:49:44 +0000

Great blog with a lot of information. You should put up an RSS feed button or an e mail link to subscribe and follow the blog easier.

Comment on Viticultural Practices in LI–Part III: Bedell Cellars by Rich Olsen-Harbich

Rich Olsen-Harbich — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 15:16:13 +0000

Jose – I love it! Thank you again for writing about us and I look forward to seeing you again!

Comment on Viticultural Practices in LI–Part III: Peconic Bay Winery by Jim Silver, General Manager, Peconic Bay Winery

Jim Silver, General Manager, Peconic Bay Winery — Sun, 15 May 2011 13:54:17 +0000

Well, that is quite an article. I have to lift it from you to use in my brochures and literature!

Comment on Viticultural practices in LI–Part III: Palmer Estate by Ellen Schwartz

Ellen Schwartz — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 23:15:01 +0000

I’m glad you finally posted the next in the series after four months. I always enjoy reading your blog; and without fail learn something new each time. I’ve been to many of the East End vineyards over the last decade, and it is nice to have a professional view which can also be appreciated by a lay person.
Your passion for wine (and the intricacies involved in its production) are so clearly evident in your writing; which makes your blog a pleasure to read and indulge in.

Comment on Viticultural Practices in LI–Part III, the Vineyards–Macari Estate by Macari Vineyards & Winery

Macari Vineyards & Winery — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:25:32 +0000

We'd like to thank your for a great article outlining our approach to farming and treatment of our estate. We are all firm believers that more natural methods of farming will ultimately yield better fruit, and in turn quality wines. Hope to read more about LI viticulture and hope to see you in our tasting room!

The Macari Staff

Comment on Viticultural Practices in LI–Part III, the Vineyards–Macari Estate by Your Garden

Your Garden — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:04:10 +0000

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