The First Annual Great Champagne Tasting

Editor: Susan Whitney Simm
Layout design: Nicole Caruso

Photos by Beverlea Walz of Shelter Island, photographs@beverlea.com

Friends of Dan's Papers Wine Guide Editor Susan Whitney Simm and her husband David Szczepankowski, including guests of honor Ros and Chris Baiz, Democratic Candidate for Southold Town Supervisor, and Winemaker Eric Fry of Lenz, gathered at Onshore Restaurant on June 19 for a blind tasting of some of the world's greatest sparkling wines. The overall results (see page 118) were surprising, as usual - Cristal was NOT in the top three. Less surprising was the fact that several of the local contenders received high marks from a group of critical food and wine professionals. An excellent dinner, prepared by Onshore's team of chefs, was served post tasting on the terrace overlooking Dering Harbor.

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