Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room, Vol. 31

The OutsidersIt is Friday, the temperature hovers around 80, and everyone on the Captain Lawrence patio is simultaneously celebrating the end of the work week, and one of those rare, glorious days when the weather defies the calendar. Looking around the jammed tasting...

Amarone – The Gentle Giant Awakens

I recently attended the Amarone Families tasting in New York City and was privileged to taste Amarone from 1988 – 2007.  Of course I preferred the older vintages which of course were priced at $300.If you aren’t familiar with Amarone, it’s not a...

Visiting Bashakill Vineyards

I don’t often get to Baskakill Vineyards. It’s located off Route 17 just as you cross over from Orange County to Sullivan County.  It’s really a beautiful setting in the Bashakill Reserve.  Heading up to Bethel Woods this summer to see Ringo Starr...