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Wine Recommendation
Osprey's Dominion Vineyards
2001 Flight Meritage(North Fork of Long Island)
Last summer, Osprey’s Dominion Vineyards was named New York’s “Winery of the Year” by the New York Grape and Wine Foundation at its annual New York Food and Wine Classic. The winery earned the honor by winning seven medals at the event, including two double golds, one gold, two silvers and two bronzes.
Winemaker Adam Suprenant, a Bronxville, New York, native who joined Osprey’s Dominion after graduating from the world-renowned U.C. Davis oenology program, is proud of the winery’s showing.
“It’s great to be recognized after more than four years of dedicated hard work here at Osprey’s Dominion,” said Suprenant, “but it also reflects well on the commitment and philosophy of the owners, Bud Koehler and Bill Tyree, to produce high quality wines. Much credit is also deserved by our vineyard manager, Tom Stevenson (also a U.C. Davis graduate) for giving me great fruit to work with.”
Suprenant shows excellent blending abilities again with his Osprey’s Dominion Vineyard 2001 Flight ($30) – my favorite of his current releases – a Merlot-heavy blend of Bordeaux varieties.
It’s full bodied and features firm, but rounded tannins (from 35-percent new French Oak). The flavors run the gamut from blueberries and blackberries to garden herbs, tomato leaves and wet soil. The tannins and hints of acidity make this a wine with superior aging potential.
Reviewed July 20, 2006 by Lenn Thompson.
Other reviewed wines from Osprey's Dominion Vineyards
 2005 Unwooded Chardonnay (North Fork of Long Island)Lenn Thompson 7/17/2007 |
The Wine
Winery: Osprey's Dominion Vineyards |
The Reviewer
Lenn Thompson
Lenn Thompson writes about New York wines for Dan's Papers, |