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The Cork Club February 2026 Selections
The wines have already been delivered but an email hangup delayed this announcement
 • Lenn Thompson
Wine of the Week: Macari Vineyards 202 "Alexandra" Red Blend
This sprluge-worthy Bordaux-style blend is both age-worthy and surprisingly approachable today
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Wine of the Week: Six Eighty Cellars 2024 Gamay Noir
I don't necessarily love these types of comparisons but this is as "old world" a gamay as I've tasted from New York
 • Lenn Thompson
The Cork Report Tasting Table for February 6, 2026
With wines from Airy Acres, Glen Hollow, Idol Ridge, Keula Lake, Meadowbrook, Rienzi Estate, Rosina's, Southwest Mountain, and Unionville
 • Lenn Thompson
Wine of the Week: Millbrook Vineyards 2024 Estate Gamay Noir
Is gamay noir finding a home in the Hudson River Region AVA?
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Wine of the Week: Macari Vineyards 2024 "Horses" Sparkling Red Blend
You don't see many sparkling Bordeaux blends. You see even fewer that are this good.
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Wine of the Week: Glen Hollow Vineyard 2024 Dry Riesling
This actually dry riesling from a new producer delivers classic Finger Lakes flavors and freshness with nicely rounded edges
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Why I'm Not Not Doing Dry January
The month-long 'reset' seems to be fading in popularity, which I think is okay
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The Cork Report 2026 Plans & Editorial Calendar
Fewer submission deadlines and the return of panel tastings
 • Lenn Thompson
My 13 Most Memorable Wines of 2025
A cab franc-heavy list of the East Coast wines that stand out as I look back on a year of great wine
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Need at Last-Minute Gift? Try the Cork Club
Who doesn't want four bottles of delicious East Coast wine delivered right to their door?
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The Cork Club December 2025 Selections
This month's theme is simply "new"
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Wine of the Week: Lincoln Peak Vineyards 2024 Starlight
Is it rosé or a light red wine? I don't care. It's delicious.
 • Lenn Thompson
Five 2025 East Coast Nouveau to Know
A mini-panel tasting revealed the best first-available tastes of the 2025 vintage
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