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MAIN DISH
SUMMER WINES: IN THE CAN
GREAT OREGON
WINE COMPANY
PINOT GRIGIO
The nose is dominated
by fruit flavors of bright
green melon, ripe pear,
and red apple. Honey,
stone, and almond notes
accent the fresh fruit and
add depth to the nose and
palate. There is a slight
hint of tangerine skin
that connects the nose
and palate together with
a pleasant citrus accent. The
palate is bright and lifted with honeydew
melon fruit, quince, and star fruit. A touch
of stone, lees, and bright acidity drive the refreshing finish.
This Pinot Grigio is clean, fresh, bright and zippy. Available
at at Bottle Values, 734 Old Bethpage Rd., Old Bethpage,
bottlevalues.com
HOUSE WINE CHARDONNAY
Aromas of creamy apple backed by
citrus introduce mouth-filling, sumptuous
flavors of peach and ripe Asian pear,
complemented by hints of toasty vanilla.
The wine finishes crisply with a burst of
pineapple. One 375-milliliter can is equal
to a half a bottle of wine or two-and-ahalf
five-ounce glasses. Available at Bottle
Hampton, 850 County Rd. 39, Southampton,
bottlehampton.com
GREAT OREGON
WINE COMPANY
PINOT NOIR
There is a delicate
combination of tart red
cherry and boysenberry
fruit flavors on the
nose that come across as
reserved and balanced.
A combination of woodsy
earth tones, mushroom,
and oak spice add depth
and complexity. The wine
offers a lovely balance on
the palate with a forward
fruit style and a seamless transition
to the finish representing flavors of vanilla,
cedar, and cinnamon. Available at BottleBuys, 350 Glen Head
Rd., Glen Head, bottlebuys.com
COVET SPARKLING ROSE
Vivacious and lively with lavender aromatics,
berry notes and a refreshing finish.
Best served chilled. Available at
BottleBargains, 1033 Fort Salonga Rd.,
Northport, bottlebargains.com
BRIDGE LANE CHARDONNAY
You won’t find oak or vanilla notes on this Chardonnay. This
steel-fermented wine displays bright aromas of stone fruit
and green apple. Any anti-oak palate will love the fresh finish,
lingering minerality and subtle, earthy edge. Available at Bottles
and Cases, 99 East Main St., Huntington, bottlesandcases.com