The Lenz Winery on Long Island’s NorthFork
was established in 1979.
The last time I visited was in 1985!
Back then I was designing an UpperEastSide winebar,
so an alcoholic field trip was tax-deductible!
so an alcoholic field trip was tax-deductible!
Today the area is known as NoFo (sigh) but Lenz is still making some very good wine.
We tasted their un-oaked, white label Chardonnay because it is fermented in stainless steel tanks instead of oak wine barrels.
It was fruity and fresh and only $15 a bottle.
Back in 1986 their Chardonnay was $12.45,
a lot for a bottle over 30 years ago.
But maturing vines yield more grapes for less work, and economy of scale brings the cost of labor down.
The result is a flinty, icey, green-apple varietal good with seafood, great for swilling, fun at parties.
And the old winery looks better than ever!
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