Paumanok Visit with Charles and Kareem
Tasted June 19, 2015 by Mlermontov with 523 views
Introduction
Given the opportunity to show Carlo some of Long Island, we spent the morning at the Aquarium and an amazing afternoon at Paumanok with Charles and Kareem Massoud.
Both took their time with us and explained the history of the winery, their philosophy on the wine-making and growing as well as tasting with us through some
of their amazing lineup.
For those who have not yet been - Paumanok is a great place to visit. Sitting on the deck, looking over the vineyards and sipping delicious wine... what could be better?
the wines are always excellent - but there were several surprises in store as well!
the minimalist chardonay and chenin were quite intriguing and rather cerebral wines.
The chenin especially made me want to put some away and retaste in 5 years+
the 2013 reds are showing the power and grace of that vintage. really marvelous stuff.
As well as the 2010 "single vineyard" wines - power and class in a bottle.
Since i was the driver and had my 8 yearold along as well - i had to spit. thus i chose not to give numerical grades to the wines this time. more than happy to
elaborate on any specific wines if there are questions but charles and kareem are probably better able to fill in the details.
Flight 1 (10 notes)
White - Sparkling
2010 Paumanok Blanc de Blancs
USA, New York, Long Island, North Fork
WOW... now i am not a huge sparkling wine guy, but this was very impressive indeed. deep citrus and brioche nose, a hint of cassis, baked apples in the mid with great balance and refreshing acidity. good finish. YUM
White
2014 Paumanok Chenin Blanc
USA, New York, Long Island, North Fork
happy wine! peach, citrus galore. ripe summery fruit, good finish with a hint of RS. impossible not to love.
White
2014 Paumanok Chenin Blanc Minimalist
USA, New York, Long Island, North Fork
oh boy!... this was just great stuff! light nose of citrus and yellow apples, nutty mid, with tart fruit and amazing zing of spice... time on the lees shows. very impressive. had to put a bottle away to retaste in 5 years. this was a buy for me.
White
2014 Paumanok Chardonnay Festival
USA, New York, Long Island, North Fork
Sweet, ripe apple and citrus. all steel-no oak. apples and mineral notes in mid. finish with a touch of sweetness.
White
2013 Paumanok Chardonnay Barrel Fermented
USA, New York, Long Island, North Fork
vanilla over complex citrus notes. touch of green peach. mid has the richness of body with citrus and butter notes, finish is long with a delicious sweet touch. delicious!
White
2013 Paumanok Chardonnay Minimalist
USA, New York, Long Island, North Fork
very interesting approach here. lighter, more toward green apple and tarter citrus notes, light on it's feet and with refreshing acidity. sleek wine. would love to see this in a few years.
White
2014 Paumanok Dry Riesling
USA, New York, Long Island, North Fork
green apple, green apricot and peach. light mid with citrus and green apple notes. pleasant finish with a touch of RS.
White - Off-dry
2013 Paumanok Semi-Dry Riesling
USA, New York, Long Island, North Fork
yellow peach, ginger, big ripe mid with orchard fruit and a touch of tropics. ripe and could use a bit more zing. medium finish. nice summer wine.
Rosé
2014 Paumanok Dry Rosé
USA, New York, Long Island, North Fork
strawberry and rhubarb notes. with time - more floral. red fruit notes in mid. good medium finish.
Flight 2 (7 notes)
Red
2012 Paumanok Merlot
USA, New York, Long Island, North Fork
purple fruit, touch of vanilla, plum mid with some herbs. cherry. finish is showing a good grip. needs some time
Red
2013 Paumanok Cabernet Franc
USA, New York, Long Island, North Fork
ripe plum, vanilla, lovely color. touch of herbal and dusty notes in mid. plump. light tannins. good medium finish. very pleasant cab franc.
Red
2013 Paumanok Merlot Grand Vintage
USA, New York, Long Island, North Fork
oh my. pomegranate, beets, deep mid of plum and herbs, long finish. powerful tannins. needs time - had to get some to try in 5 years.
Red
2013 Paumanok Assemblage
USA, New York, Long Island, North Fork
plum and cherry dominate. medium bodied wine with great structure. needs time - but showing class already. will easily age and develop. excellent.
Red
2010 Paumanok Petit Verdot Apollo Drive
USA, New York, Long Island, North Fork
beast. Potpourri, raspberry, plum, cherry... big tannic wine in the mid with a long finish. Fruit and power here. give it time. (the last bottle we had showed best on day 3!)
Flight 3 (2 notes)
Closing
I just want to extend another huge thanks to Charles and Kareem - for an amazing afternoon and simply some of the best wine on LI year in and out.
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