Why Read This Blog

The purpose of this blog is to promote interest in wines made in New York State. As I live in Manhattan and second home in Westhampton Beach Long Island I am amazed by how little New York State wine is sold in area wine shops and restaurants. I plan not only to critique New York State wines but also wine stores, commenting on New York State wine availability and even chastise those who do carry the product. Everyone agrees New York State wines have improved of late, but the response I often hear is that our state wines are a hard sell,  the consumer in general doesn't want them, the vineyard owners are content to sell at the vineyard cutting out the middleman, and they are too expensive. Personally I do not accept that; while some vineyard owners are indeed catering to tourists most owners want recognition, and why not? When you consider the quality of wine (the "Price Quality Ratio, or PQR") these are wines are very affordable. So let's see if this site can shake up the wine world!!!