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LI's Bedell Merlot to be served at Obama Inaugural

Ripe Merlot grapes hang on the vine at

Photo credit: Randee Daddona

The North Fork’s Bedell Cellars 2009 Merlot is one of three wines to be served at the luncheon following the Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 21.

“It’s a rare honor, for sure,” said Trent Preszler, CEO of the Cutchogue-based winery. Since 1897, he said, when Congress hosted its first inaugural luncheon for the president and vice president, the wines served have been either from France or,...

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