#licharacter

This past weekend I had the opportunity to participate in Southold Farm + Cellar’s En Primeur 2016. For those that don’t know, En Primeur is synonymous with “wine futures” and is a method of purchasing wines early while the wine is still in the barrel. I was thrilled when I learned about this event, as Southold Farm + Cellar produces some of the best and most unique wines in the region. It was a privilege to get a sneak peek of what’s to come.

We sampled three of Southold Farm + Cellar’s 2015 Estate and Farm reds.  With a focus on growing “weird” grapes, these releases are a testament to winemaker Regan Meador's commitment to differentiation. With all three wines piquing my interest, I struggled with where to put my money. At the end, I went with the yet-to-be-named teroldego, as this is where Reagan really took a risk. Commonly grown in northern Italy, this is not a grape grown on Long Island or even heard of by many in the region.