Michael Gorton Jr

9.3

Best Pet Nat I've put in my mouth. Respects the grape and respects the process. Floral, apples and citrus. Throw a little earthy minerality and some yeasty funk, you got yourself one heck of a austere wine. Petillant Natural from NYS, it can be done. It is done. This funeral director thinks the label rocks. #niagara #nyswine #nydrinksny #riesling #sparkling #pétillantnaturel #petnat — 10 years ago

Michael Gorton Jr

9.0

Mojo. Whoa! You should know, is something you should all get to know, bro. But hurry before it's no mo. #shinn #wine #cabernetfranc #mojo #nofo #drinklocal #nydrinksny #tasteny — 11 years ago

Michael Gorton Jr

8.8

Plum, cherry, blackberry, vanilla, earth, savory herbs and spice. And that's just on the nose. Well balanced and nice acidity. Bit of heat, but it ads complexity. #liwine #tasteny #drinklocal #mdw #nydrinksny #roanokevineyards — 11 years ago

Michael Gorton Jr

8.9

Who would have thought that this would have finished in last in a group of older Long Island wines. Sure 2006 wasn't a great year, but in its youth it was stellar. And its still young. Showed lots of earth, spice and savory notes. Most of the fruit has fallen off compared to the 2002's and 2003's we tasted. Still showing a small amount freshness, and the tannins were more relaxed. This is by no means a knock. I like an earthy and savory Cabernet Franc. It was just shoing less fruit than the others. #liwine #nydrinksny #tasteny #roanokevineyards #cabernetfranc #franc #wine — 11 years ago

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Michael Gorton Jr

9.2

Showing very well. A little brown edges. Some tart cherry. Earthy and spicy. Still some freshness. Balanced. #liwine #nydrinksny #tasteny #cabernetfranc — 11 years ago

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Michael Gorton Jr

9.1

Delicious #thanksgiving leftovers. Could this be the best blend from @roanokevineyards? Day three being open and everything has come together. A blend of Gabby' Franc and Richie's Cab, it leans to the cabernet sauvignon profile. Of you have some of these in the cellar, hold them. I accidently opened this one on Thanksgiving, thinking it was the Cabernet Franc. It's way too young to get a handle on it now. #liwine #wine #drinkny #drinklocal #nydrinksny #tasteny — 12 years ago

Jason Wild

9.5

This was THE find of me and my sister's quick trip in the Niagara Escarpment in Western NY. Went over well with everyone at the company party. Controlled red cherry and hints of currant. Structured and delicious. Hints of Old World Pinot Noir! #nydrinksny #nyswine — 10 years ago

Michael Gorton Jr

9.1

Minerals, pears, lime and flowers. Very rich with a clean finish. Balanced. Focused. Gone in 60 seconds. #liwine #nydrinksny #drinklocal #tasteny #wine — 11 years ago

Michael Gorton Jr

8.7

Finishing up from last night. Nice acid and length. Wanted a bit more fruit. Not well familiarized with Seyval. I'd give it another go around. #hudsonvalley #hudsonchatham #seyvalblanc #wine #nydrinksny #tasteny — 11 years ago

Michael Gorton Jr

9.2

I forgot how good this IPA was. Had it about 2 Christmas ago in a growler. My brother @notrog gave me a growler of this. It was so good then, it is so good now. And now that its in bombers, it might be my favorite bottled IPA from NYS. The hops shine through on this one nicely. If I'm not mistaken, I smell some Nelson Sauvin hops. Juicy, fresh fruit, its tropical fruit, citrus fruit some tree fruit too. Great malt profile that sweetens up the bitterness from the hops perfectly. Clean dry finish keeps you coming back for more. Balanced. Only down fall, the midpalate might be a bit short or watery. Go find this from @singlecutbeer and enjoy. #beer #craft #craftbeer #craftbeerny #nysbeer #nydrinksny #tasteny #singlecut #astoria #queens #billy #ipa — 11 years ago

Michael Gorton Jr

9.5

Still has plenty of life. Still excelent tannic structure. Great acidity. Fresh and vibrant. Fruit, tobacco, spice and deliciousness. Got another 10 years to go. #liwine #nydrinksny #tasteny #bedell #cabernertsauvignon #wine — 11 years ago

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Michael Gorton Jr

9.0

Big and yet graceful. From a powerful vintage. Packs lots of fruit with plenty of earth and spice. The heat from the vintage pokes it's head up on the nose but adds complexity on the palate. Flowers. Cherries. Spice. Earth. Cocoa powder. Bay leaf. Cardmom. Chewy tannins. Fresh acidity. Don't be fooled by the nose. The palate over delivers. #liwine #nydrinksny #tasteny #merlot #wine — 11 years ago

Michael Gorton Jr

9.0

Sometimes, a few days is all a bottle needs to unwind. Leftover from New Year's Day. A delight. Graceful, expressive and focused. Showing tart cherries and fresh turned earth, a dusting coca powder and dried herbs with just the right amount of spice. The tannins have relaxed. While they were tight and kept hold of the freshmess, it is now showing as if just opened. If you have a few of these in your cellar, hold and hide. You will be rewarded in a few years from now. #flxwine #nyswine #nydrinksny #drinklocal #wine #cabernetfranc — 10 years ago

Michael Gorton Jr

8.9

First time counting....it all adds up. #wine #countingstars #southoldfarmandcellar #nydrinksny #tasteny #drinklocal #liwine @southold_farm_and_cellar — 11 years ago

Michael Gorton Jr

8.8

In the glass tonight. #liwine #nydrinksny #tasteny #raphael #wine — 11 years ago

Michael Gorton Jr

8.5

Tasty chardonnay from the 2013 vintage. Pear, apple and citrus fruits lead the way with hints of spice and croissant. Fresh, but the balance is a bit off, most likely from the heat of the vintage. Viscous mouth feel. Lingering finish of white pepper and apple. #wine #chardonnay #liwine #nydrinksny #tasteny #drinklocal — 11 years ago

Michael Gorton Jr

9.2

Who says Long Island wines dont age. Rocking 2002 Flight from Ospreys Dominion. Still showing fruit and life. Fresh, vibrant and steuctured. #liwine #nydrinksny #tasteny #ospreysdominion — 11 years ago

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Michael Gorton Jr

8.9

Merlot heavy blend. Spice, dark fruit, earth, herbs, smoke and sweet vanilla. Well integrated tannins and freshness. Not a bargan, but if you have some in the cellar, this one has life. Would love to see this in 5 years. 2010 vintage. #bedell #liwine #nydrinksny #tasteny #tastered #wine — 11 years ago

Michael Gorton Jr

9.0

From a Magnum. Showing a nice earthy edge. Has an old world feel. Balanced. #liwine #thanksgiving #nydrinksny #tasteny — 12 years ago