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Feb. 2005 Newsletter |
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Standing Stone News to Share
There is a lot happening here at Standing Stone. Below are our
most recent press releases and announcements.
11/02/05
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New Wine Spectator Scores
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Wine Spectator recognizes Standing Stone Vineyards’ wines
November 2, 2005
Wine Spectator Magazine, in the upcoming November 30, 2005 issue, recognizes 3 Standing Stone Vineyards’ wines with high quality scores.
The Standing Stone Vineyards Vidal Ice 2004 received a score of 90, the 2004 Riesling a score of 88 and the 2003 Reserve Chardonnay also received a score of 88. According to the introduction in the scoring section of the Wine Spectator Magazine, a score of 90 – 94 indicates that a wine is “of superior character and style” and wines in the 85-89 range are “Very good: a wine with special qualities.”
The 90 for the Vidal Ice is the 3rd such score for that wine – the 2001 and 2002 vintages of Standing Stone Vineyards’ Vidal Ice also received 90 scores. No other New York winery has received 3 90 scores for the same wine.
The owners of Standing Stone Vineyards, Tom and Marti Macinski, are quite pleased with the recognition. “We started our family farm winery because we believed that the Finger Lakes could grow world-class wines.” said Tom Macinski. “These vineyards are showing their full potential - after 30 years of time, the vines have acclimated to the soil and terroir to grow some very special wines” observed Marti Macinski.
STANDING STONE VINEYARDS is located on the east side of Seneca Lake. The winery’s Riesling, Chardonnay and Vidal vineyards were planted by Gold Seal Vineyards in the early 1970’s, after extensive research. Tom and Marti Keeler Macinski, originally from Binghamton, NY, started the winery intending to produce world class Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Vidal wines. In addition to offering award-winning wines in the bottle, and future award winners in the barrels and tanks, the winery offers visitors a breathtaking view to accompany friendly wine tastings.
For more information, call the winery, or visit our web site – www.standingstonewines.com.
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July 13, 2005
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Vidal Ice wines Double Gold!
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Standing Stone Vineyards’ 2004 Vidal Ice was award a Double Gold Medal at the New York State Fair Wine Competition. The 2003 Pinnacle also was awarded a Silver Medal.
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Tom Macinski, winemaker and owner, was pleased with the recognition “The Vidal Ice has moved into the front line of our wine offerings that consistently stand out each year. We are pleased that we can produce a winner with this wine each year.” (Previous vintages of the Vidal Ice received 90 ratings in the Wine Spectator, and Gold medals in various competitions.)
Co-owner and general manager, Marti Macinski, was excited about the Double Gold. “We have always believed that this site has very high potential for growing outstanding wines. It is fun to see the results of years of research turn out so well.” (The research referred to is the extensive research in the late 1960s, which research led Gold Seal vineyards to purchase the site and plant Riesling and Chardonnay in 1972 and 1974, under the leadership of Charles Fournier and Guy DeVeaux.)
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June 23, 2005
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Standing Stone Vineyards’ Riesling STAND OUT!
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Standing Stone Vineyards’ 2004 Riesling received a Gold Medal at the highly critical International Eastern Wine Competition.
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Tom Macinski, winemaker and owner, was pleased with the recognition “We work very hard in the vineyard and in the wine cellar, to produce wines that are world class and distinctive. Our Riesling vineyard is 30 years old, and we are pleased that we can harvest the fruit and turn it into an award winner. “
Co-owner and general manager, Marti Macinski, was excited about the medal. “We have always believed that this site has very high potential for growing outstanding wines. It is fun to see the results of years of research turn out so well.” (The research referred to is the extensive research in the late 1960s, which research led Gold Seal vineyards to purchase the site and plant Riesling and Chardonnay in 1972 and 1974, under the leadership of Charles Fournier and Guy DeVeaux.)
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January 2005
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Standing Stone Wines Available in Pennsylvania and Delaware
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Standing Stone Vineyards is pleased to announce that its fine wines are now available in
the states of Pennsylvania and Delaware. The wines are represented by International
Wine Brokers, a specialized distributor focusing on limited production and handcrafted
wines.
Because the distribution is new, there are many stores and restaurants that do not
currently stock the wines. The wines are readily available in both state, however, and
consumers, retailers and restauranteurs may contact Don Papa, at International Wine
Brokers, for assistance in obtaining the wines. Don may be reached by telephone at
(215)-843-0994, or via e-mail at Intwinebro@aol.com.
Standing Stone Vineyards is a family owned winery, producing world class wines
including Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Vidal Ice. The winery is located on the east side
of Seneca Lake, and offers wine tasting overlooking historic vineyards. The tasting room
is open every day 11:30-5, Saturday 11:00-6.
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September 16, 2004
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National recognition for Standing Stone Vineyards’ Riesling!!
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Standing Stone Vineyards’ 2003 Riesling was favorably mentioned in the article “Wine Matters”, by Lettie Teague in the October 2004 issue of Food and Wine magazine. The article, which reported on a wine tasting lesson for Rolling Stone film critic, Peter Travers, listed the Standing Stone Vineyards 2003 Riesling as a wine to buy, and described the wine, one of Ms. Teague’s “two favorites from America”, as mineral rich, with “clarity, and a kind of pop in the mouth”.
Marti and Tom Macinski, the winery’s owners, were excited about the recognition. “Food and Wine magazine is recognized as an authority for both Food and Wine on a national and international level “ said Marti Macinski. “We are pleased that our Riesling is included in their list of favorites.” exclaimed Tom Macinski.
Standing Stone Vineyards’ wines are available throughout New York State at many fine wine stores and in many restaurants. The wines are also available directly from the winery.
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