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Pindar Vineyards 1997 Mythology Merlot (North Fork of Long Island)
- $28
The best Mythology yet, with more lush fruit than previous vintages have possessed. It's still earthy and leathery with tobacco notes, but this year the wine has enough sweet cassis fruit to balance it out. The creamy texture is a treat.
— J.C.
(4/1/2001)
Pindar Vineyards 1999 Ice Wine Johannisberg Riesling (Long Island)
- $35
Sure, it’s made “artificially” in a commercial freezer, but so what? It tastes good. Dried apricots and honey are imbued with layers of flavor and richness. Enough acidity to avoid being cloying, but not so much that you’ll want to age it. Drink now.
— J.C.
(4/1/2001)
Pindar Vineyards 1998 Sunflower Chardonnay (Long Island)
- $18
This wine is oaky; it’s 100% barrel fermented and aged in new French oak for 12 months. Despite that, it’s not over the top. Aromas of smoke and cured meats lead the way, then sweet pears. The texture is slick—even oily—and definitely viscous. Finishes long, with plenty of oak-imparted spice.
— J.C.
(4/1/2001)
Pindar Vineyards 1997 Syrah (Long Island)
- $25
Faint smoke notes accent the crisp blackberry fruit. Not a lush wine, but it has just enough flesh to prevent it from being hard. The finish is tart and peppery, as befits cool-climate Syrah.
— J.C.
(4/1/2001)
Pindar Vineyards 2007 Barrel Select Reserve Merlot (North Fork of Long Island)
- $19
Made from hand-picked grapes and unfiltered, this is a richly concentrated, full-bodied Merlot with an abundance of sweet, juicy black plum and freshly roasted coffee flavors. Two years of aging in French oak results in a supple, silky wine with beautifully integrated tannins and pleasant notes of darkly toasted wood. A great pairing with roasted pork tenderloin.
— A.I.
(12/15/2010)
Pindar Vineyards 1998 Reserve Chardonnay (Long Island)
- $13
Toasty and buttery on the nose, with an appealing nutty character. Turns more aggressively woody on the palate before finishing with bold buttered-popcorn flavors.
— J.C.
(4/1/2001)
Pindar Vineyards 1997 Port (Long Island)
- $25
A blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, fortified with brandy and aged in oak has yielded a young gawky wine that tastes like you would expect: sweet cassis and plum fruit is married to plenty of vanilla and menthol oak. Hints of chocolate emerge on the finish. Light tannins and low acidity make this a Port that’s made to drink soon, not for the extended…
— J.C.
(4/1/2001)
Pindar Vineyards 2003 Reserve Barrel Select Merlot (North Fork of Long Island)
- $19
Modestly priced for a reserve, Pindar, one of Long Islands largest producers, crafted an old-style wine with balsam, shoe leather and cherry aromas. Dusty tannins give it a good if simple mouthfeel, dealing modest cherry, vanilla and mint. Seems a bit advanced, so drink up.
— M.D.
(12/1/2006)
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