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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. Meritage—it rhymes with Heritage! In 1988, a group of American...
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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 States, it’s the ‘nicknames’ we hear from our guests that...
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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 History of the Corks Cork has been in use since...
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A Closer Look: Pinot Blanc
August 15, 2024
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...
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History of the Grape: Merlot
March 7, 2024
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...
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What makes a Wine Age-Worthy?
February 25, 2024
"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...
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Why Is Merlot So Prolific on the North Fork?
December 9, 2023
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...
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Hand vs Mechanical Harvesting
November 6, 2023
As you drive around the North Fork, you likely will see many teams out in the vineyard working to ensure the grapes ripen to their full potential throughout the growing season. While often an overlooked component of the winemaking process, good vineyard management is essential to good winemaking. A wine...
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The Tale of Fermentation
October 19, 2023
Once upon a time, humankind discovered alcoholic fermentation (I wish they had that on camera). The age old natural process of fermentation is one of the happiest mistakes of human history; aside from discovering fire which, to no one’s knowledge, could have rightfully been inspired by the consumption of a...
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How Rosé Wine is Made
July 20, 2023
Ever wonder how rosé is made? If you are familiar with the winemaking process you likely know that when a grape reaches optimal ripeness (desired amount of sugar aka brix balancing the desired amount of acidity) the fruit is harvested and brought to the winery to begin its fermentation process....
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What is Rosé (And Which One’s for Me)?
May 10, 2023
Lately it seems wherever I turn I find rosé wines, made from all different types of grapes, and in every shade of pink imaginable. It’s the hottest wine on the market right now and many wineries can barely keep it on the shelves throughout the summer. So it’s no surprise...
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History of the Grape: Cabernet Franc
March 10, 2023
Records of Cabernet Franc go back to the end of the 18th century in Bordeaux, although it was planted in Loire long before that time. Cabernet Franc first earned its popularity in the Loire Valley in the 1700’s, at the time it was known by its original name, Bouchet. Today Cabernet...
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History of the Grape: La Crescent
March 5, 2023
We are proud to announce the release of Suhru Wines's 2022 La Crescent, released March 15, 2023, the first La Crescent produced on Long Island. The launch of this wine marks Assistant Winemaker Brad Ulrich's debut as a winemaker and a very promising start to his career. “I was drawn in by the...
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Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Decanting
July 15, 2020
Did you know? Decanting red wine separates the wine from any sediment in the bottle. Decanted wines often taste softer, because the act of decanting adds oxygen to the wine softening the tannins in the wine. What is decanting? Decanting is simply the process of pouring (decanting) the wine from one container (usually a...