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09/29/18 5:55am

A look at some of the unique varieties grown on the North Fork

by Lenn Thompson

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One Woman Winery in Southold has planted several unique varieties, including Chenin Blanc. (Credit: David Benthal)

If you’re reading this magazine, you probably know at least something about Long Island wine. You’ve probably tasted some, too. Maybe you’re even drinking some right now. If you are, there’s a good chance that there is merlot, chardonnay, cabernet franc or sauvignon blanc in your glass. Most every local winery works with these grapes. They are — to varying degrees — the most important grapes for the region, now and into the future.

But, it’d be boring to drink only those grapes, right? (more…)

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North Fork

07/31/18 6:10am

Winemakers’ picks to complement favorite summer pastimes

by Beth Ann Mayer

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North Fork summers present plenty of reasons to raise a glass — from dinners with waterfront views, catching sunsets on the beach and seafood that can hold its own with other East Coast regions.

And when it comes to finding a bottle of wine, North Forkers need not look further than their own backyards.

North Fork vineyards have cellars full of wines ready for everything our region’s high season throws at us. We spoke to local vintners for picks for every summer occasion, from clambakes on the beach to backyard soirées. (more…)

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North Fork

04/21/18 5:54am

A guide to Long Island winery tasting rooms

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We asked Long Island’s wineries to tell us about the history of their vineyards, the wine they make and what makes their tasting room a unique place to visit. Read up on the wineries to plan your next stop along the Long Island wine trail.

This guide features write-ups on most Long Island tasting rooms and includes important information like the varieties of grapes grown and hours of operation. (more…)

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North Fork

04/20/18 5:59am

The evolution of Long Island winemaking

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From left to right: winemakers Kareem Massoud, Rich Olsen-Harbich, Eric Fry and Roman Roth. (Credit: David Benthal)

“There wasn’t any guidebook to make wine on Long Island.”

That’s a quote from Rich Olsen-Harbich, winemaker at Bedell Cellars, referring to when he started making wine locally in the 1980s. (more…)

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North Fork

04/19/18 5:55am

The Long Island Wine Press is out on newsstands

by Grant Parpan

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Twenty-six years ago we printed the very first edition of Long Island Wine Press. (more…)

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North Fork

04/07/18 6:10am

Long Island wine picks to pair with spring produce

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Our spring wine picks pose for a photo at Palmer Vineyards in Riverhead. (Credit: David Benthal)

As the snow melts and the weather warms, we all start thinking about the early spring bounty Long Island has in store for us. From leafy greens like the season’s first spinach to crunchier vegetables like radishes and asparagus to the first ramps and garlic scapes that shoot from the ground, we’re soon going to have a wide array of local produce to eat. (more…)