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Food & Wine Pairings and Recipes
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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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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Wine & Chill: The Ultimate November Binge-Watching Pairings
November 13, 2025
November means cozy nights, binge-worthy TV, and, of course, the perfect glass of wine. Whether you’re wrapped in a blanket at home or hosting a small get-together, pairing your favorite Long Island wines with the right snacks and shows takes your chill session to the next level. At Suhru &...
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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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Wine and Thanksgiving: The Perfect Pairings for Your Holiday Table
October 28, 2025
Thanksgiving is more than a meal—it’s a celebration of family, friends, and the harvest season. From savory roasted turkey and creamy mashed potatoes to sweet pumpkin pie and spiced desserts, the holiday table is full of flavors that deserve thoughtful wine pairings. Choosing the right wine not only elevates the...
Wine Guides
Wine Guide: Discovering Golden Muscat – A Bright, Aromatic Gem
October 26, 2025
Few grape varieties capture pure, floral beauty quite like Golden Muscat. Known for its expressive aromatics and naturally luscious character, this distinctive grape brings a burst of sunshine to every glass. While Muscat is one of the oldest grape families in the world—cultivated for thousands of years across Europe and...
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A Guide to Fall Wine & Food Pairings on the North Fork
September 7, 2025
There’s nothing quite like fall on the North Fork. The vineyards are buzzing with harvest, farm stands are piled high with squash and apples, and cooler evenings make you want to linger over a hearty meal and a great bottle of wine. It’s also one of the best times to...
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Introducing Our New Sparkling Golden Muscat
August 5, 2025
Summer just got a little more sparkly. We’re thrilled to introduce our newest release: NV Sparkling Golden Muscat—a bright, fruit-forward bubbly made for sun-soaked afternoons, seaside sips, and easygoing celebrations. Whether you're a sparkling wine enthusiast or simply looking to try something new and refreshing, this is a wine worth...
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Your New Favorite White Wine? Meet La Crescent
July 6, 2025
We love a good underdog story—especially when it ends with a glass of delicious wine... enter La Crescent! A little-known white grape that's quietly stealing hearts (and palates) everywhere it goes. If you're into vibrant, aromatic white wines that bring the wow factor, La Crescent might just be your next...
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Best Wine & Cheese Pairings for Your Summer Picnic (Featuring Our Fan Favorites)
June 12, 2025
Nothing says summer like a picnic blanket, sunshine, and a perfectly chilled bottle of wine paired with your favorite cheeses. Whether you’re planning a beach day, a vineyard visit, or a backyard gathering, the right wine and cheese pairing can take your picnic from basic to breathtaking. And the best...
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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...