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Holiday Appetizers with Shiraz & Merlot

December 8, 2024
As we gear up for the December holidays, I find myself constantly looking for a fresh and new appetizers! Throughout the month of December we will be sharing a few of our favorites on the blog, each Wednesday—follow along for holiday inspiration! Baked brie is the best appetizer, there I've...
Food & Wine Pairings

Baked Mac & Cheese with Merlot

December 4, 2024
There are few dishes that provide more warmth, satisfaction, and comfort than homemade mac & cheese! Maybe it's just me, but there is something completely irresistible about hot cheese no matter its form, but if I had to pick a favorite way to eat it, this recipe takes the cake...
Food & Wine Pairings

Holiday Appetizer Recipe with Sauvignon Blanc

December 1, 2024
As we gear up for the December holidays , I find myself constantly looking for a fresh and new appetizer to bring to the many holiday celebrations with family and friends! Throughout the month of December we will be sharing a few of our favorites on the blog, each Wednesday—follow...
Behind the Scenes

2024 Harvest Report

November 20, 2024
  Harvest 2024 has now officially come to a close. With the last of our red wines having finished fermentation and been pressed off, we want to take a moment to reflect on the 2024 Harvest season and share what happened this year in the Vineyard and in the Winery....
Food & Wine Pairings

Roast Leg of Lamb & Cabernet Franc

November 17, 2024
The cold weather is upon us! With the change of seasons, I am shifting my cooking focus to heartier, slow-roasted meals and richer red wines. Such as our Cabernet Franc, which will warm you up from the inside out! A staple cold-weather meal in my house is Roasted Leg of...
Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes

2024 Harvest Report

November 20, 2024
  Harvest 2024 has now officially come to a close. With the last of our red wines having finished fermentation and been pressed off, we want to take a moment to reflect on the 2024 Harvest season and share what...
Behind the Scenes

How Red Wine is Made

October 9, 2024
Over the last week the focus in the winery has switched over to the red harvest. So we thought we'd take a quick moment to review how red wine is made. Once our red fruit has been hand-harvested and delivered...
Behind the Scenes

Vineyard & Winery Update: October 2024

October 1, 2024
October is upon us which means everything is Harvest related here on the North Fork of Long Island! As you drive about Long Island Wine Country, you will pass many a tractor loaded up with freshly picked grapes heading from...
At the Tasting Room
At the Tasting Room

What’s Happening: September 2024

September 2, 2024
September has arrived and our attention has turned to what is happening in the vineyard, the upcoming harvest, the cooler weather still to come, and the return of school, but just because Labor Day has come and gone does not...
At the Tasting Room

What’s Happening: August 2024

July 30, 2024
August is upon us and the warm weather is not going anywhere! We have a great lineup of special events, tastings, and popups planned to celebrate the peak of Summer on the North Fork! We hope you will join us...
The More You Know
The More You Know

Meritage: It rhymes with Heritage

November 6, 2024
We wine nerds love our French words!  We’ll sprinkle in words like terrior, veraison, and methode champanoise whenever possible. However, the Lieb Cellars Estate Meritage gets its name from the American based Meritage Alliance, not from our friends in France....
The More You Know

Teroldego: A Staff Favorite

October 16, 2024
Without a doubt, Suhru Teroldego is a Staff Favorite at Suhru & Lieb Vineyards.  Of course the wine is delicious—and our visitors love trying it and taking it home.  But, because Teroldego is not a common grape in the United...
The More You Know

Corks vs Screw Caps

September 25, 2024
Ever wondered about the differences between the traditional cork closure and the more modern screw caps? Today we are taking a deep dive into the two technologies and shedding light on the history and benefits of the two! A Brief...