The Grapes of Roth

The Grapes of Roth	Sag Harbor, NY 11963	www.thegrapesofroth.com
(631) 725-7999 Fax : 631 725-7999 Email: info@thegrapesofroth.com
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Winemaker Roman Roth	A pinnacle of Roth’s career came in April 2003, when he received the award of “winemaker of the Year” presented by the East End Food & Wine Awards (judged by the American Sommelier Society). This reflected the excellence of the wines he produced as winemaker and as a consultant, and was a recognition of his contribution to quality winemaking on Long Island as a whole. Over the years Roth had another dream that was slowly evolving- the creation of his own wine, The Grapes of Roth. The goal was the garagiste philosophy of creating small quantities of hand crafted wines with impeccable character. The focus is on individuality, local character and the highest quality possible. To this end, Roth seeks relationships with the best growers on Long Island and follows the chosen vineyard lots through the growing season with meticulous care, to ensure that only the ripest fruit is harvested. The grapes are hand picked, hand sorted and vinified at Wolffer Estate under his exacting care. The result is a full bodied, luscious and yet elegant wine with character. In July 2006, the first release of the Grapes of Roth came with a bang, receiving 91points for the 2001 Merlot and a 92 point rating for the 2002 Merlot, the highest rating given to NY State wines by David Schildknecht in Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate. 2007 is yet another milestone for Roth. With the addition of a Riesling, Roth has captured perfectly the other New York signature grape. Roth lives with his wife, Dushy, a physician from Australia, and daughter Indira in Sag Harbor, New York. The Grapes of Roth takes its name from Steinbeck’s book which is one of his favorites, and of course as Steinbeck was also a Sag Harbor resident. The family is closely involved in the local wine world, and the Grapes of Roth is truly a grass roots, family business. Indira started with stomping grapes at the age of four months!
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Red ------------- ---	2003 Merlot Appellation: Long Island Winemaker: Roman Roth Dark black cherry in color. The nose is filled with lush aromas of ripe cherries, plums, and figs, it is complemented by some cedar and nutty toasty ness. The mouth-feel is concentrated cassis with dried fruit characters, espresso roast and lush dark chocolate going seamlessly into a big finish filled with fine mocha, toasty oak and wonderfully underlying minerality that keeps going and going. 200 cases produced Question? Comment? info@thegrapesofroth.com Visit: www.thegrapesofroth.com	$50.00 Regular as of 01/24	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (631) 725-7999 Fax: (631).725-7999
White ---	2007 Riesling Appellation: Long Island Winemaker: Roman Roth Bright shiny golden color. The nose is filled with aromas of honeysuckle and peach, with a burst of lime zest, fresh apple and a faint hint of gasoline The mouth-feel starts of vibrantly with flavors of fresh fruit- peach, pear and citrus, balanced by a bright acidity that seems to dance on your tongue. There is a seamless creamy, yet juicy texture from start to finish The finish is classic with ripe skin characters, lively and mouth watering acidity, lots of slate and “salty” mineral no... ...read more 270 cases produced Question? Comment? info@thegrapesofroth.com Visit: www.thegrapesofroth.com	$24.00 Regular as of 01/24	Email Order Direct Online Phone: (631) 725-7999 Fax: (631).725-7999

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