After a late April budbreak, Mother Nature pumped the brakes with somewhat cool and rainy weather in May and June. July saw heat, humidity and some rain. The sun and heat continued in August and primed September for thorough ripening. By the end of August the humidity cleared and a spectacular period of sunny, dry weather and blue skies began and stretched through the entire month of September. Both August and September came in under 2 inches of rain for the month. September’s gorgeous dry, sunny weather and cool nights made 2019 into a vintage to remember.

Have Paumanok Barrel Fermented Chardonnay with grilled lobster or shrimp in garlic butter sauce, scallops, and poultry or veal with white sauce. Great with Gougères or other cheese pastries, try it with Gruyère.