MJ’s Guest today comes from a family of winemakers, the President of the Long Island Wine Country, and the man you want to know at Paumanok Vineyards, Kareem Massoud. Paumanok has been recognized with numerous accolades over the years including Wine Spectator's Critic's Choice Award, NY Wine & Food Classic's "Winery of the Year" Award and "outstanding" reviews in Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. Outside of Paumanok, Kareem serves on the Riverhead Farmland Preservation Committee and on the Executive Board of Long Island Farm Bureau as Treasurer.

This week MJ + Kareem discuss the beginning of Paumanok, what it’s like working with family, and why Long Island shouldn’t be counted out as a big time contender in the wine world!

A huge thank you to Kareem Massoud!

Follow Kareem on IG at @kmassoud11931

Follow Paumanok Vineyards on IG @paumanokvineyards

Follow Palmer Vineyards on IG @palmervineyards

Check out their websites:

Paumanok: https://www.paumanok.com/

Palmer: https://www.palmervineyards.com/

This episode’s in studio wines:

Paumanok Assemblage 2015

Paumanok Cabernet Franc 2019

Paumanok Petite Verdot 2013

Paumanok Minimalist Chenin Blanc

Paumanok Minimalist Chardonnay

Paumanok Chenin Blanc 2014

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