Mattebella Vineyards, North Fork, Long Island
By Christopher J. Davies
Long Island newbie Mattebella stands out at any wine tasting with old-world handcrafted wines. You will enjoy an Italian twist on LI’s best growing Bordeaux varietals. Italian’s live to eat and these wines are made for enjoying with food. Miami super lawyer, turned vintner Mark Tobin kept the retail prices reasonable and affordable for any jury! www.mattebellavineyards.com
Mattebella Famiglia White Table Wine (NV) $13.95, 12.9%. Nice bright fruit, fresh mouth feel, clean Chablis style Chardonnay. Fresh green apple and subtle minerality. Enjoy with ultra fresh seafood and cream sauces. ****
Mattebella Famiglia Red Table Wine (NV) $13.95, 12.9%. Smooth and fruity. Soft tannins and food friendly. A delicious blend of LI’s two best growing red varietals Merlot and Cabernet Franc. ***
Mattebella 2005 Old World Blend $29.95, 12.9%. A well-balanced red blend, aged in French Oak. Hints of coffee and Ghirardelli chocolate make this wine ideal for pairing with lamb chops and chocolate mousse. ****
About the Expert: Christopher J. Davies is a professional photographer and graduate of the NY School of Film & Media. Davies forged a successful 18-year career in the photographic and magazine publishing industries.
In 1999, Davies decided to pursue his lifelong love of wine, food & travel, by
launching Long Island Wine Country.com, a popular, how-to web site about Long Island’s blossoming wine region.Today the editors offer VIP wine country tours for groups and corporations, on-site wine tastings
and event management.
Chris is also the publisher & editorial director of Wine Country
International Magazine, a national publication. In addition, he co-hosts Travel,Wine & Cuisine Radio. Contact Chris via email at cdavies@winecountrynetwork.com or call (866)946-3268.