Clovis Point
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Clovis Point 2007 Vintner's Select Merlot (North Fork of Long Island)
- $45
Charred oak is prominent here as it is with most Long Island reds, but exceptionally well integrated within a rich, round wine full of supple dark chocolate and fruit flavors. A good example of yin and yang, Clovis Point’s blend of Merlot, Cab Sauvignon and Franc, and Syrah offsets dense, sweet boysenberry and mocha notes with firm tannins and a dark char finish.
— A.I.
(12/15/2010)
Clovis Point 2007 Cabernet Franc (North Fork of Long Island)
- $25
Foresty pine and wet earth notes linger on the nose of Clovis Point’s Cab Franc, adding a touch of rusticity to pure, pristine cranberry flavors on the palate. Soft, furry tannins and a warm, spicy note lead to a fairly long finish.
— A.I.
(12/31/2011)
Clovis Point 2007 Archeology Red (North Fork of Long Island)
- $60
This has a pronounced nose, with aromas of black fruits swathed in savory dried herbs, mushrooms, game and smoke. The palate, by contrast, is juicy with tart black-cherry and berry flavors framed with ripe, but grippy, tannins. Pleasant now, but it could improve over the next 3–5 years.
— A.I.
(9/1/2012)
Clovis Point 2005 Merlot (North Fork of Long Island)
- $25
Although there’s some underripe black cherry and espresso notes on the nose, char dominates both the bouquet and the palate. It’s a savory, rustic wine without a lot of fruit intensity, but it’s a simple wine for casual dining with rich, meaty fare.
— A.I.
(12/15/2010)
Clovis Point 2007 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (North Fork of Long Island)
- $25
While the nose is vaguely reminiscent of apple juice concentrate with an abundance of high-toned apple, pineapple and citrus notes, the palate is pleasantly surprising. Dry and full bodied in style, it’s elegantly oaked with just a sheen of fresh buttercream layered over fresh apple flavors.
— A.I.
(7/1/2011)
Clovis Point 2006 Vintner's Select Merlot (North Fork of Long Island)
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- $35
A bold dose of Cabernet Franc adds layers of dried herbs and a slightly dusty wood note to this Long Island Merlot. There’s a hint of green that trails from start to finish, but plenty of bright red fruit balanced with refreshingly high acidity.
— A.I.
(12/31/2011)
Clovis Point 2008 Chardonnay (North Fork of Long Island)
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- $17
Slight on the nose with hints of underripe pineapple, this dry, medium-bodied Chardonnay is a bit watery on the palate with apple and pear flavors that could use a boost in concentration. Still, it’s refreshing in feel and a contender as a casual summer quaffer.
— A.I.
(7/1/2011)
Clovis Point 2007 Chardonnay (North Fork of Long Island)
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- $17
Pretty notes of fresh apples and sweet cream tempt on the nose and palate of this dry, full-bodied Chard, but sadly, they’re overtaken by a green, vegetal tone that persists from start to finish.
— A.I.
(7/1/2011)
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