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 by tractor to the winery, the grapes are destemmed. The...

It may seem the obvious choice, but you can never go wrong with a baked brie! Hot, gooey cheese? Yes please! However if you are looking for an elevated approach I highly recommend dressing this classic appetizer up with a handful of chopped nuts, fresh fruit or fruit jam and...

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 History of the Corks Cork has been in use since...

When most people think of rosé they think summer—but this delicious style of wine cannot be confined to just one season! It's getting colder and colder every day and I don't know about you but I'm not ready to give up that summer feeling just yet... which is why I've...

If you have spent much time on the North Fork of Long Island or in any wine country in the Fall you likely know that September and October are harvest season. On Long Island Harvest typically starts the second week of September. This time of year the grapes for sparkling...

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...

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 mean that the warm weather is! The forecast these next...

One of the wonderful things about Sauvignon Blanc is that it is, what I like to call, an all weather wine. Looking for a rich, nuanced wine to pair with a cheese and charcuterie board? Sauvignon Blanc! Need a dry, cold wine to sip by the pool? Sauvignon Blanc is...

We are thrilled to have our friends Kelsey & Matt from Peconic Gold Oysters in Cutchogue as guest bloggers for this week! Kelsey and Matt were kind enough to share one of their favorite ways to prepare oysters and we couldn't be more obsessed. Checkout their Grilled Peconic Gold Oysters...

One of the wines that is so special to us is Pinot Blanc, as it is not very commonly found in the US and has become the wine we are best known for under the Lieb Cellars label. Take a closer look at Pinot Blanc and what makes this grape...

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 for one, two, or maybe more of these exciting (and...

August in the vineyard is an exciting time—the grapes are developing on the vine and the countdown to Harvest has officially begun! On Long Island, the grape harvest season typically begins around Labor Day. In the past few years, looking at our vineyard and the grape varietals we are growing,...

One of the many wonderful things about the North Fork is our abundance of seafood! The East Ends proximity to the bays and ocean make it home to some wonderful fisherman and when you have freshly caught seafood there isn't a lot you need to dress it up! All that...

With Spring upon us and the first of the seasonal produce beginning to hit the farm stands it seemed only right to showcase rhubarb! So I have combined two of my favorite recipes into one and paired it with a glass of Merlot, the perfect dish to wow at a...

 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....

Summer brings many things—long days, warm weather, the opening of pools, time spent on the water, lazy days at the beach, and in my house endless talk about fishing and a fully stocked fish freezer! Fluke season opens on Long Island in May with the peak of the season occurring...

Is there anything more quintessentially beach town summer than Fish & Chips ? I think not. Pair it with a bottle of our crisp and refreshing Pinot Grigio or crack open a Pinot Grigio can and you have the all the makings on a perfect backyard BBQ! In the Hearn household Fish and Chips...

One of the world's most popular red wines—Merlot is loved for its versatility! Here on the North Fork of Long Island it is one of the most prolific and widely planted varieties. A consistent ripener, Merlot makes beautiful blends as well as single varietal wines.  Although currently one of the...

"How long should I age this wine?" and "Should I age this wine?" are questions we are often asked. These are complicated questions that vary greatly from wine to wine and vintage to vintage so we decided to spend some time and break it all down for you! There are...

Merlot is the most widely planted variety on the East End of Long Island. This varietal flourishes in our cool climate region and ripens mid harvest, usually in the second or third week of October. Being one of the earlier ripening reds planted out here means that the fruit ripens...