The following offerings from Long Island wineries were awarded gold medals at the recent New York Wine and Food Classic Competition in Watkins Glen.
(*Denotes wines promoted to sweepstakes round of judging by the individual panels that tasted them.)
*Paumanok Vineyards 2009 Riesling Late Harvest
*Bedell Cellars Corey Creek Vineyards 2008 Cabernet Franc—
Best Red Wine
Jamesport Vineyards 2007 Petit Verdot
Martha Clara Vineyards 2009 Riesling
Osprey’s Dominion Vineyards 2007 Reserve Chardonnay
Paumanok Vineyards 2009 Sauvignon Blanc
Paumanok Vineyards 2007 Merlot Tuthills Lane Vineyard
Paumanok Vineyards 2007 Assemblage
*Peconic Bay Winery NV Nautique Esprit De Rouge—
Best
Red Vinifera Blend
Peconic Bay Winery 2007 La Barrique Chardonnay
Peconic Bay Winery 2009 Riesling
Pellegrini Vineyards 2007 Vintner’s Pride Chardonnay
Sparkling Pointe 2004 Blanc de Blancs Champenoise
Wolffer Estate Vineyard 2007 Chardonnay