Long Island
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Long Island is Redefining Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc
Long Island may be best known for its beaches and coastal charm, but it has firmly established itself as a premier American wine region. Primarily situated on the North Fork, but with vineyards and over 56 producers across the North and South Forks, this maritime corner of New York is quietly producing some of the most expressive Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc wines in the country. LIWC Blanc & France Summit Long Island Wine Country recently held its first Blanc & France Summit to showcase these two grapes that are performing really well on the North Fork. While Merlot has historically been the most widely planted grape, this event was…
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7 Rosé’s From Long Island Wine Country
Taste of Rosé on Long Island Many of us recently celebrated National Rosé Day last month, or are still celebrating it, and are enamored with this rose-colored wine. You might just be wondering how it gets that pink, rosy color. Basically, rosés are made from skin-fermented red grapes. Fermentation occurs for a shorter period of time (shorter than the time it takes to make red wine). As the juice turns to a blush color, skins are removed and fermentation gets completed without the skins. Voilà-rosé! Long Island Wine Country produces many delicious rosés. What better way to spend a day is there, than to spend a day nearby tasting rosé?…
