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82 WINES&VINES May 2017
N.Y. Drinks N.Y.
Grand Tasting
Representatives from more than 40
wineries gathered at the Altman Build-
ing in Manhattan on March 7 for the
sixth annual N.Y. Drinks N.Y. Grand
Tasting. The group poured more than
200 wines from areas ranging from the
Niagara Escarpment to Lake Erie to the
Hudson River Region. Attendees also
were able to meet winemakers from the
popular Long Island and Finger Lakes
wine regions.
Anna Lee Iijima of Wine Enthusiast moderates the
New York rosé seminar.
Franchesca Sinning from Sparrow Wine & Liquor
tastes wines from Wölffer Estate Vineyard.
Sam Filler of the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (left) and Jim Trezise of WineAmerica (right) present
sommelier Thomas Pastuszak with the annual Restaurant Award for NoMad Restaurant in New York City.
Anthony Road winemaker Peter Becraft shares a
laugh with wine writer Stuart Pigott.
Brooks Wines winemaker Chris Williams tastes
samples from Thirsty Owl Wine Co.
Lakewood Vineyards assistant winemaker Abby Stamp chats with brand manager Erin McMurrough.
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