
President Obama’s second term was toasted with a little taste of Long Island. The 57th Inaugural Ceremonies Luncheon featured a 2009 Merlot from North Fork mainstay Bedell Cellars as the official vino accompaniment to the main course. Bedell’s CEO Trent Preszler, Ph.D. supplied 100 bottles enjoyed by a who’s who of top government officials, including Obama, Vice President Biden and former presidents. bedellcellars.com