CLOVIS POINT VINEYARD & WINERY TASTING 16 JUN 2022
Technically this is a revisit but the last time we stopped at Clovis Point Vineyard & Winery was over a decade ago. Clovis Point is nestled in the hamlet of Laurel along main road NY-25 and is easily found on a Google map (Fig 00). Approaching the entrance, you are treated to a sweeping view of the Vineyards to the East (Fig 01). The entrance leads directly into the tasting room decorated with a midcentury farm feel. The tasting room provides a view of the patio and the vineyards to the South (Fig 02). Covered seating is provided on the patio, and open-air seating on the lawn (Fig 03). The tasting menu list 11 wines reflecting the current offering to construct a flight from (Fig 04). Limiting the selection to only four was challenging, but the wines included 2017 Cabernet Franc, 2019 Malbec, 2019 Archeology, and 2016 Artifact (Fig 05). The Cabernet Franc is a subtle blend of about 10% of Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Sauvignon added to provide some addition