7/28/2019 Isle of Cork - Bedell 2010 Merlot in Hamptons Magazine

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BRANDON

M.OSMAN(

BEDELLVINEYARDS);COURTESY

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(1770

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Local sorrel, crisp leaks, and caper-duck dressing at The 1770 House.

anywhere) or the fried flounder,

and I pray that someone at mytable orders the butter-poached

lobster roll so that I can have a bite.

468 West Lake Dr., Montauk,

668-9190; davesgrill.com

Estias Little KitchenEstias is a hidden gem on the Sag

Harbor Turnpike. It is so small

you could blink a nd miss it save

for all of the cars parked out front.Many of my favorites on the menu

have a Mexican inf luence, such

as the fish tacos and the Mexican

sweet corn soup, both great

options for lunch. Estias dishes

are made with local ingredients,

and the restaurant has an

extensive list of Long Island

wines a s well.

1615 Sag HarborBridgehampton

Tpk., Sag Harbor, 725-1045;estiaslittlekitchen.com

Suki ZukiI dine at Suki Zuki at least once a

week for its incredibly fresh sushi

and sashimi. The atmosphere is

casual and laid-back, and the staff

is warm and friendly, making it a

perfect end to a day spent on the

beach. The mussels steamed insake are a must.

688 Montauk Hwy.,

Water Mill, 726-4600

Tutto Il GiornoOn a warm summer night, I loveto book a table at Tutto il Giorno.

While dini ng here I adopt a

no-carb-left-behind policy, often

ordering several pastas to share,

like the rigatoni with homemade

sausage and peas or the linguine

with clams. One th ing I always get

is thepane carasau, a thin, crisp

flatbread drizzled with extra

virgi n olive oil and a sprinkling offresh rosemary and flaky sea salt,

paired with a bottle of Wlffer

Estate Vineyard ros.

6 Bay St., Sag Harbor, 725-7009;

56 Nugent St., Southampton,

377-3611

Vine Street CafOn the ferry ride to Shelter

Island, my mouth starts to water

just th inking about wha ts tocome at Vine Street Caf. Dining

here is truly a special experience.

Its hard to choose because the

menu all sounds so good. I often

get salads to share, a nd since Im

a Southern girl at heart, the

chicken-fried chicken with wilted

red kale. After dinner, I like to

stop in the cafs market and take

home locally made goodies.41 South Ferry Road,

Shelter Island, 749-3210;

vinestreetcafe.com H

Whether youre planning a beachside picnic or sipping at sunset,

the North Fork has served as the Hamptons de facto destination

for wines for any occasion. Its no surprise, then, that the regions

wineries are releasing an ample bounty of new bottlings for the

start of another summer season.

Bedell Cellars 2009 Merlot sold out immediately upon news that it

would be served at President Barack Obamas second inauguration

in January, the first time a New York wine has been served at the

historic event. But dont despair: the 2010 vintagefrom a historic

harvest that many feel has produced Long Islands greatest grapes

will be available this summer. The 2010 Merlot also commemorates

Bedells 30th anniversary and features a special label created by

local artist Eric Fischl. Merlot is what helped put Long Island wines

on the map in the 1980s and 90s, says Bedell CEO Trent

Preszler. It has been an important variety for us, and this wineis from some of our oldest vinesin fact, some of the oldest

vines on the North Fork.

Meanwhile, The Lenz Winerycelebrating its 35th

anniversary this yearwill bring out its new 2010 malbec this

summer. 2010 was a stellar year for Long Island wines,

echoes tasting room manager Jerol Bailey. Lenzs offering is

perfect for pairing with steaks grilled on the patioa

meaty malbec with deep, dark-berry flavors that can

handle the heft of any cut. On the white side, the

winery is releasing its first-ever white blend, a 50-50

mix of 2011 vintage Pinot Gris and Gewrztraminer

grapes that customers were given the opportunity to

name. The winning entry? Tte--Tte.

Finally, keep an eye out for Lieb Cellars 2012 Cabernet

Franc ros, which, according to winery marketing

director Logan Kingston, is drinking beautifully. Its

vibrant and fresh, with flavors of white peach and an

herbaceous quality as it opens, she boasts. The ros will

be available under Liebs Bridge Lane label and can also

be found on the wine list at Topping Rose Houses

restaurant. Bedell Cellars, 36225 Rt. 25, Cutchogue,

734-7537; bedellcellars.com; The Lenz Winery, 38355 Rt.

25, Peconic, 734-6010; lenzwine.com; Lieb Cellars, 35

Cox Neck Road, Mattituck, 298-1942; liebcellars.com

ISLE OF CORKNorth Fork wineries are producing an esteemed

collection of unique bottlings perfect for summer.

BY KARA NEWMAN

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Bedell Cellars has someof the oldest vines on

the North Fork.

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