The Godfather Weekend Party |
Set: We actually created three separate themed environments to capture a full weekend screening to Godfather I,II & III. Godfather I was themed out to the "going to the mattresses" siege at the Godfather Compound. Day two for Godfather II was an outdoor wedding scene, complete with Johnny Fontaine sound-alike. Day three concluded with a simple brunch at the village of Corleone, with the showing of Godfather III.
Costumes: Being three separate events, the Compound attendees wore typical mobster attire, dark shirts, striped suits, etc. For the wedding, Leslie found her original wedding dress and tuxes were the norm. The villa brunch was very casual. Catering: Three days of amazing home cooked Italian meals from our supper club- room prevents us from listing all the wonderful pastas and desserts!
Score: Rich had a great time combining the wonderful film score with Italian songs from the era including Jerry Vale, Lou Monte and others. Action: Couples danced to our good friend, Warren's impression of Johnny Fontaine, singing Al Martino's "I Have But One Heart" and "Speak Softly Love"
The Wine Cellar: While Chianti and house red were in abundance, Sommelier Craig offered these hints. Wine Pairing from our Club Sommelier Craig Lopus of Tim's Wine Market
Yes, they make wine on Long Island !!
As the Godfather gang went about their business living on Long Island, wine makers further east on the “forks” of Long Island were perfecting the “French style” wines that have become fashionable.
In little over quarter of a century the Long Island wine industry has grown from one small vineyard to 3,000 acres of vines and over thirty wineries producing world-class wines.
Located in New York State , on the East Coast of the United States , Long Island extends some 120 miles into the Atlantic Ocean . Its maritime climate, geography and soil characteristics provide ideal conditions for producing wines of exceptional quality.
The Long Island wine region encompasses Nassau and Suffolk Counties , with the majority of wineries and vineyards at the East End , on the North and South Forks. Here, age-old growing techniques are combined with state-of-the-art technology to produce a range of world-class wines from specific varietals and selected blends.
It has been said by many that Long Island is one of the country's most exciting wine producing regions today, with great reviews and high praise found in major food and wine publications nationwide. As the awards continue to accumulate, Long Island wines are increasingly sought after in fine restaurants and wine shops from coast to coast.
Listed below are some of the top winery’s on the “ Island ”. Don’t worry about the year of the wine as many of these wines would be unavailable in Florida . Just try to find a wine from the listed winery.
Osprey's Dominion 2000 Flight Meritage: This full-bodied blend of Merlot (60%) and Cabernet (40%) boasts a blackberry aroma with layers of new smoky oak and fleeting herbal notes and features a velvet texture with ripe tannins and a long finish. A winner of the "Best in Class" at the 2004 New York State Fair, the "Double Gold Medal" at the 2004 Tasters Guild International and the "Gold Medal" at the 2004 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition. Average price per bottle: $35. |