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Waters Crest 2004 Private Reserve Merlot (North Fork of Long Island)

Price $35

Despite struggling with some white wines, Jim Waters has hit a home run with this reserve Merlot. A light grapey color hides a complex array of blueberry, pie crust, mushroom, rubber, mint and even sausage aromas. Young and vibrant, with ripe tannins and good acidic backing, there is plenty of wood which needs another year to integrate. Underneath is grapey fruit… — M.D. (12/1/2006)

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Waters Crest 2007 Grand Vin Cabernet Franc (North Fork of Long Island)

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Price $40

Coffee, char and ripe red fruit perfume this alluring full-bodied Cab Franc. On the palate, intense plum and cherry flavors garner complexity from layers of smoke, granite and a toasty, bacon-inflected finish. — A.I. (4/1/2011)

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Waters Crest 2007 Grand Vin Cabernet Sauvignon (North Fork of Long Island)

Price $45

Smoke and dark char notes permeate the nose and palate of this Long Island Cab, but a fairly concentrated core of black fruit hides within, marked by rustic notes of earth and moss. Lean in body with soft, finely knit tannins. — A.I. (12/1/2011)

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Waters Crest 2006 Night Watch Late Harvest Wine White (North Fork of Long Island)

Price $45

Lush, spicy aromas of apricot, honey and vanilla are followed by unfolding layers of the same in this elegant dessert wine. Luscious and pretty, with a slightly spicy finish. Pair with fresh fruit or sip alone. — S.K. (4/1/2009)

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Waters Crest 2006 Campania Rosso Red (North Fork of Long Island)

Price $30

This red has a fruity, jammy nose with a peppery kick. On the palate it’s a mixture of spicebox, cherry, coffee and pepper. Approachable and well made—a good everyday drinking red. — S.K. (2/1/2010)

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Waters Crest 2009 Dry Riesling

Price $24

Intense aromas of day lilies, honey and spiced canned peaches abound in this not quite “dry” Riesling. The mouth feels a bit confected with so much sunny orange marmalade and lemondrop flavors, but the finish ends drier with a hint of bitter orange pith. — A.I. (10/1/2010)

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Waters Crest 2007 Grand Vin Merlot (North Fork of Long Island)

Price $25

The Grand Vin from Water’s Crest hits the nose with intense aromas of char, smoke and dark cherries, but is laced with a veil of green, vegetal notes throughout. On the palate, flavors of black coffee and rich black fruit are followed by a sweet vanilla chaser. Sturdy but supple tannins add structure and bite. — A.I. (12/15/2010)

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Waters Crest 2007 Campania Rosso Red (North Fork of Long Island)

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Price $50

Ripe red fruit and coffee notes stand out amidst the charred wood on the nose of this dry, medium-bodied Bordeaux-style blend. The palate as well has a nice core of red plum and cherry fruit flavors, boosted by soft tannins and a vibrant acidity, but the finish reveals some green peppers and other unripe notes. — A.I. (7/1/2011)

Most Reviewed Designations

Campania Bianco Campania Rosso Compania Rosso Dry Grand Vin Night Watch Late Harvest Wine Private Reserve

Most Reviewed Varietals

Bordeaux-style Red Blend Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay Merlot Red Blend Riesling Rosé White Blend

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