Our wonderful host, Chris, took us through the cellar.

We tasted through so many of their wines, I was a bad blogger enjoying the moment more than taking notes.  What I did take note of was their delicious 2010 Musée.  A typical Bordeaux blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Syrah, the wine is big and bold, just the way I like it.  Full of dark, black fruits, a hint of spice, and medium tannins, this is certainly a food wine.

What’s so cool about Bedell besides their lovely wines, is the art in their labels.  Each bottle showcases a specially commissioned work by world-renowned contemporary artists.

Next, we visited Duckwalk Vineyards.  Definitely the opposite end of the spectrum with a huge tasting room and more of an impersonal feel.  This was definitely a place for large buses and tour groups, which made the experience feel very corporate and lacked that personal touch.  I did really enjoy their Southampton White, a blend of Chardonnay and Cayuga grapes, it was light, refreshing and had a hint of salinity that would make it a great oyster wine.  The backyard was a lovely place to enjoy the sun with a live band playing.  They also allow picnics.

Last stop was Osprey’s Dominion.  I don’t have any pictures because unfortunately we had such a terrible experience it’s not really one I wanted to document.  The hospitality staff were unwelcoming and the wines were undrinkable.  They do have nice grounds for picnicking, lawn games, and live music, but I would only recommend if you sneak in your own wine from another vineyard!