There's lot's to do in Long Island Wine Country this winter!
Here's a sampling of events that caught our eye!
January 2013
Shinn Estate Vineyards and Farmhouse
2000 Oregon Road
Mattituck NY - 11952
Tel.(631) 804-0367
Shinn Estate Barrel Tasting & Wine Futures Events- Editor's Choice Recommendation!
Friday January 19, 2013 or Friday January 26, 2013, 6:30pm
Cost: $95
Note: Discounts offered for purchase with a portion of the fee credited towards purchase.
What are Wine Futures?
Consider them a chance to taste wines early and get a nice discount in
advance of their release. Shinn Estate is offering an exclusive opportunity
for tasting barrel samples of their upcoming vintages with hors d'oeuvres,
cheese plates & homemade stew. The owners are former owners of Home
Restaurant, so expect a delicious spread!
Attendees will get to taste a wine variety of Shinn Estates newly vinted
2012 whites and yet to be bottled 2011 reds.
Tasting includes:
REDS
2011 Estate Merlot, 2011 Red Blend, 2011 Wild Bordeaux, 2011 Cabernet Franc,
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2011 9 Barrels
WHITES
2012 First Fruit (Sauvignon Blanc), 2012 Chardonnay, 2012 Coal Escense and
2012 Rose
Take this opportunity to reserve these vintages at a 20% discount: purchase
these wines in advance and pick them up when they are bottled and labeled.
Advance reservations required, this event has limited capacity, so please
call 631-804-0367 soon!
You can also order wines on line at: http://shinnestatevineyards.com/
Martha Clara Vineyards
6025 Sound Avenue Riverhead, NY 11901
Tel. (631) 298-0075
Sunday, January 20th
2013 Wine Education Series:
WINE & ARTISANAL OLIVE OIL PAIRING
Two 1 hour sessions of guided wine & olive oil pairings featuring Martha
Clara Vineyards Wines and artisanal olive oils from The Crushed Olive.
Sessions are offered at 1 and 2:30 pm.
$30 per person. $20 for Wine Club Members. Price per session.
Reservations are required. Tickets are available at marthaclaravineyards.com
February 2012
Long Island Winter Wine Fest- Jazz on The Vine!
February 9 to March 17, 2013
Various wineries, see website for schedule.
Wine and Jazz is a smooth pairing! And for six weekends, visitors can visit
participating wineries and sit back with a glass of wine and listen to some
very cool music! This is also a great time to discover new wine releases and
stock up on your favorite Long Island Wines!
http://www.liwinterfest.com
(As a matter of disclosure, Author is affiliated with this company)
Long Island Wine Country. COM
Wine Lovers VIP Tour
CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S 2013 IN AMERICA'S BORDEAUX
Forget Napa or Tuscany. . .visit America's Bordeaux with
LongIslandWineCountry.com’s exclusive “Wine Lovers VIP Tour” departing
Manhattan on Saturday February 9th. LongIslandWineCountry.com is the premier
provider of high-quality, educationally-focused wine tours and corporate
events on the East Coast. The company also offers 6 public VIP tours
annually.
Are you looking to expand your knowledge and enjoyment of wine? Spend a day
in America's Bordeaux, less than 90 miles from Manhattan, with Wine Country
Network's expert tour host who will guide you through tastings of
world-class premium wines at Long Island's top wine estates.
Wine lovers are whisked to Long Island wine country in a comfortable
European luxury motor coach with panoramic windows, on-board movies and
restroom. Convenient departures are offered from various points in the New
York area including SOHO, Grand Central Station, Flushing Meadows Queens,
Nassau and mid Suffolk.
Your expert guide will share witty and attitude-free information about wines
and the local region. Wine Country Network's exclusive Wine 101 course guide
will be yours to keep and take home for future reference.
Wine Lovers VIP Tour Includes:
-Visits to 3-North Fork luxury wine estates for an exclusive sit down, VIP tastings and behind-the-scenes tours.
-Expert tour guide provides valuable wine education and tips at all stop.
-Delicious 3-course gourmet restaurant lunch at a highly acclaimed wine country restaurant: A Mano Osteria & Wine Bar by Tom Schaudel.
-Charcuterie & wine at the last winery prior to departure.
-Locavore stop at the legendary Briermere Farms produce stand and gourmet
scratch-made pie bakery
Cost: $159 per person (all-inclusive)
Call 866 946-3268 or visit: www.Longislandwinecountry.com
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