EV&EM VINEYARD 30 JUN 2022

By LONG ISLAND WINE DAD July 26, 2022

We are at EV& EM Vineyard again this year as the last time we were here while open, EV & EM Vineyards was still a work in progress, and EV&EM were waiting on their furniture to arrive. Now they are open and entirely up to speed. The entrance has been refreshed, and an upper deck added (Fig 01). The view of the vines remains as expansive as ever (Fig 02). The tasting room has been thoroughly reworked and refreshed and is open, airy, and inviting (Fig 03). The Tasting room leads to an open-air deck with sweeping views of the vineyard (Fig 04). We settled in and reviewed the tasting menu (Fig 05). Two flights are offered, and both tasting flights are mixed, with the first consisting of whites and a Rosé. The second is a mix of whites and reds, which all look intriguing.

As my preference tends to be reds, the second flight was ordered (Fig 06). The flight opened with an ev&em2 Chardonnay 2020 that is bright gold with floral notes on the nose. The flavor is clean and crisp, with a strong note of Grapefruit. The ev&em2 Lightly Chilled Red NV is a light, fun blend built around Cabernet Franc of the 2018 vintage. The cherry on the nose is followed by bright cherry, raspberry, and a hint of cranberry on the palate. The Lightly Chilled Red is a fun daily wine that will match well with many meals. Next, the evem2 Merlot 2019 presents a deeper red color and clear cedar notes on the nose (Fig 07). The body is a full mouthfeel with lightly structured tannins. Lastly, the ev&em2 Cabernet Franc 2019 is a darker garnet red with an oak note. Bright acid greets the palate, cherry denser tannins, and a pleasantly long finish. Wine needs to be paired with food, and the small bites menu provides traditional complements to the wine tasting (Fig 08). The Charcuterie plate is sized to pair with a tasting flight and has a good balance between meats, cheese, crackers, and fruit (Fig 09). EV&EV also offers a private Label Barrel Program that includes a release party for ten and a barrel (about 25 cases) of wine labeled with your private brand (Fig 10). EV&EM is having a great start as a new winery with fine wine and exciting programs.

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