DANDELION WINE

PAUMANOK VINEYARDS 2008 DRY RIESLING“Aromas of lime, green apple, lilies, lilac and other white flowers and a hint of ginger. Bone dry with flavors of lime, green apple, white apricot and intense acidity.” This wine is served by the glass at Dumont in Williamsburg.  It’s a local wine and delicious paired with food or served as an aperitif in the garden while your food sizzles on the grill…  $22

Rose is flying out of the fridge here at Dandy, and for good reason; it is Rose season!  Paumanok’s Rose just arrived this week and it’s palest of pink colors shouldn’t deter you… it’s full of fresh berry fruit!  The label features an image of the Long Island shore and it is as beautiful as the wine inside… $17PAUMANOK 2007 FESTIVAL RED

This wine is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.  So basically, a Bordeaux blend.  A beautiful example of a New York red… this wine should be enjoyed with some locally raised beef on the grill.  Here’s my favorite burger recipe that would pair quite well with this wine:  Heavily black peppered, grass-fed beef burger grilled just shy of medium-rare, topped with melted NYS extra sharp cheddar and blackened onions served on Dijon mustard-schmeared toasted black bread.  Oh yeah, baby! … $19