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June Food & Wine Pairings

June 5, 2025
As June rolls in, fresh strawberries and vibrant produce take center stage; bringing a burst of flavor to your plate. This month offers an abundance of farm-fresh ingredients perfect for pairing with wines that highlight the season’s best. Whether you’re enjoying strawberries on their own, mixed in salads, or incorporated...
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Strawberry Ricotta Toast and Sparkling Rosé

May 25, 2025
Nothing announces the arrival of Summer on the North Fork quite like the beginning of Strawberry Season! We are very lucky here on the East End to have such a healthy agricultural community and an incredible selection of fresh, local produce. One of the most sought after items—North Fork Strawberries....
North Fork Travel Guides

North Fork Travel Guide: Top Things to Do in June

May 18, 2025
North Fork Travel Guide: Top Things to Do in June on Long Island's East End Planning a summer getaway to Long Island’s North Fork? June is the perfect time to visit this charming coastal region, known for its wineries, farm stands, and peaceful beach towns. Whether you’re coming for a...
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Asparagus & Goat Cheese Tart Paired with Sauvignon Blanc

April 3, 2025
Spring has Sprung and that means it's Asparagus Season! While Asparagus is a traditionally difficult food to pair with wine, it goes beautifully with Sauvignon Blanc! With the bright, crisp flavors of the Sauvignon Blanc and the fresh, earthy flavor of the asparagus, a little citrus and a rich goat...
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Merlot & Losh Kebabs

November 3, 2024
  It was tempting to just throw a burger recipe in here because thats what we love to have with Merlot on the regular—however that just seemed a little too lazy. What we stumbled upon was actually much, MUCH better. We highly recommend giving Losh Kebabs a try! If you're...
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What to Pair with Your Thanksgiving Dinner

October 23, 2024
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we’ve pulled together a few of our favorite wines to pair with Thanksgiving dinner to give you   some inspiration when you’re planning your own holiday meal. The most important thing to remember when it comes to pairing is there are no wrong answers! However if you’re...
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Lamb Meatballs & Cabernet Franc

October 13, 2024
One of the most classic Cabernet Franc pairings is Lamb and Cabernet Franc. Lamb gets a bad rep in the US—I think because of all the mint jelly. Growing up with an Australian father (aka our winemaker Russell Hearn) lamb was a staple in our house, leg of lamb, roast...
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Peach Baked Brie and Sparkling Pinot Blanc

September 8, 2024
When it comes to food pairing with Sparkling wines, there are a number of directions you can go—sweet or savory, breakfast or dinner, appetizers or dessert, everyday or special occasion... the list goes on. While I love them all, I am partial to a savory, everyday appetizer and in particular...
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From a Chef’s Perspective: Entertaining & Hospitality Tips

December 9, 2016
Friends and customers often ask me, “If you’re a trained chef, why don’t you work in a restaurant kitchen?” It’s hard to fetch a response to that question that won’t lead them to believe that I have somehow “given up” on the restaurant world. I haven’t. (I still daydream about...
Food & Wine Pairings and Recipes

Wine, Illustrated: Thanksgiving Wine Pairing Cheat Sheet!

November 23, 2015
Can you believe it's here?! We couldn't be happier for the day off to spend with family.  Thanksgiving dinner is such a colorful meal, with so many flavors and diversity of flavor that you can bring so many wines to the table to experiment with. Here is a very quick...