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Comfort Food & Wine Pairings for Late Winter Nights
February 15, 2026
By mid-February, winter has fully settled in. The holiday rush has passed, Valentine’s Day is behind us, and what we crave now is comfort. This is the season for slow-cooked meals, warm kitchens, and wines that feel just as cozy as the food on your plate. Comfort food doesn’t need...
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Pizza Night, Elevated: Perfect Wine Pairings for Every Slice
February 8, 2026
There’s something undeniably romantic about staying in—no reservations, no crowds, just good food, great wine, and time together. Pizza and wine pairings are the ultimate foundation for an at-home date night: comforting, flexible, and easy to customize. With a few thoughtful wine choices and a simple homemade pizza, even a...
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Healthy-ish Wine Pairings: Clean, Seasonal Cooking
January 11, 2026
As the new year begins, many of us lean toward lighter meals, seasonal ingredients, and more intentional choices at the table—and that includes what’s in our glass. The good news? Healthy wine pairings don’t mean skipping wine altogether. With the right styles and thoughtful pairings, wine can complement clean, vegetable-forward...
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Bubbly Beyond New Year’s: Winter Sparkling Wines Worth Sipping
December 25, 2025
Winter isn’t just about New Year’s celebrations—sparkling wines bring brightness, joy, and warmth to every cold-weather gathering. At Suhru & Lieb Vineyards, our sparkling lineup offers something for every taste and occasion. From crisp and refreshing to fruit-forward and aromatic, these wines prove that bubbles are for the entire winter...
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Mulled Wine and Festive Cocktails for the Holidays
December 18, 2025
The holidays are all about warmth, laughter, and of course, a little creativity in your glass. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a quiet night by the fire, holiday wine cocktails are a fun and flavorful way to celebrate the season. We love turning our estate-grown wines into...
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Holiday Feasts: Perfect Wine Pairings for Your Holiday Dinner
December 7, 2025
The holidays are a season of warmth, celebration, and connection—a time when kitchens fill with the aroma of roasting meats, spiced vegetables, and sweet desserts. Families and friends gather around tables that overflow with seasonal bounty, sharing laughter, stories, and traditions that bring everyone closer. Wine has always been part...
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Cozy Winter Recipes with Local Wine Pairings
December 4, 2025
When the North Fork settles into its winter rhythm, there’s a quiet magic that fills the air. The vines rest under pale skies, the tasting rooms glow with soft light, and kitchens across Long Island come alive with the comforting aromas of simmering soups and slow-cooked stews. It’s the perfect...
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Fall Flavors: Pairing Long Island Wines with Autumn Comfort Foods
November 9, 2025
Fall in Long Island wine country is a feast for the senses. The North Fork vineyards glow with golden leaves, the crisp air invites cozy gatherings, and estate-grown wines reflect the season’s harvest. From pumpkin and squash to roasted root vegetables and hearty game meats, autumn flavors pair beautifully with...
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Spaghetti Alle Vongole & Suhru La Crescent
October 12, 2025
The Suhru La Crescent seems to be the wine of the summer—a season we desperately cling to every year as it slowly starts to slip away as we move into September. BUT, just because summer is coming to a close does not mean we are pumping the breaks on our...
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Food & Wine Pairings for Outdoor Grilling
May 15, 2025
As May ushers in warmer weather, outdoor grilling and fresh seafood become the stars of the dining scene. On Long Island, this month is ideal for enjoying local, seasonal dishes paired with wines that enhance every bite. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a seaside meal, the right...
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Spring Awakening: Perfect Food and Wine Pairings
April 27, 2025
Spring is here, bringing a sense of renewal and fresh beginnings, especially when it comes to seasonal flavors. If you're visiting the North Fork of Long Island this April, it’s the perfect time to explore unique wines and vibrant food pairings that capture the essence of Spring. Let’s dive into...
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Lamb Roulade & Shiraz
January 5, 2025
One of my favorite things about the winter months is that when it is cold outside—all I want to do is cook and drink red wine! One of our latest dinners was roast leg of lamb roulade over a bed of root vegetables.We paired it with a glass of Shiraz...
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Holiday Appetizers and Red Blends
December 15, 2024
One of our most popular wines this and every time of the year is our Bordeaux style red blends—the Suhru Ember and Lieb Estate Meritage. As two of our favorite wines we have a wide variety of excellent food pairings and these two are always a crowd favorite, whether you...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Chicken Scarpariello & Suhru Ember
November 10, 2024
Frankly, we are a little bummed that Chicken Scarpariello recipes are often missing on menus at Italian restaurants, or you see it jazzed up so much that it lost its original rustic charm. Ember being a Bordeaux style red blend, makes it an excellent wine to pair with food...
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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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Apple Tart & Dry Riesling
October 27, 2024
One of the many joys of Fall is apple picking, however once you get all of those delicious apples home, the question is always what to do with them? There are only so many sweet apple dishes a girl can eat! While I love making apple pies and crisps, I...