June 11, 2008

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Mattabella 2007 Chardonnay

Mark Tobin and his wife Chris Ferrari have seven acres of merlot, one and a half acres of cabernet franc, seven acres of chardonnay in Southold and a dream of producing old world wine similar to Mark’s favorite, Pomerol.
“Most are European clones,” he said by phone. “We prefer 181-14 rootstock over riperia. [...]