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Things To Do

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:10:52 GMT

Things to do are many when you visit Long Island wine country. Stay the weekend at a bed and breakfast, take a bike tour or tour an historic home, spend a weekend at wine camp, plan a wedding, horseback riding and more. Tour vineyards and wineries and enjoy special barrel tasting events.

Links

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:18:30 GMT

Links resources for wine, recipes, gift baskets, and travel information

Long Island Wineries

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:37:13 GMT

Long Island wineries and vineyard listings and wedding venues and accomodations.

Cellaring Wine

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:46:58 GMT

Cellaring wine, storing wine and aging wine questions answered. Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir are age-worth red wines. Chardonnay and Riesling are white wines with ageing potential and should be kept in your cellar.

Cherry Walnut Rice Salad

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:39:21 GMT

Cherry Walnut Rice Salad is a vegetarian salad alternative that is easy to prepare. Wine pairing for this vegetarian salad is a Semillon or Viognier or Semillon. A hearty addition of mushrooms to this cherry walnut rice salad will change the wine pairing to a nice red wine like a Pinot Noir.

Vegetarian Recipes

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:21:35 GMT

Vegetarian recipes to pair with white wines. Recipes for Couscous, lentil salad, cherry walnut rice salad and goat cheese pillows to pair with a Sauvignon Blanc or Chenin Blanc.

Lentil Salad

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:03:39 GMT

Lentil salad is a vegetarian style recipe that is easy to prepare and can be made in advance for a great time-saving buffet dish. Wine pairing for this vegetarian salad can be a Semillon or maybe a Pinot Noir.

Vegetarian Recipes

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:50:16 GMT

Vegetarian recipes to pair with white wines. Recipes for Couscous, lentil salad, cherry walnut rice salad and goat cheese pillows to pair with a Sauvignon Blanc or Chenin Blanc.

Work At Home

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:37:59 GMT

Work at home details with video will help you find the solution for working at home without stress. Build a successful web site with Site Build It!. SBI gives you 24/7 total support when building and creating your web site.

Wine Newsletter

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:37:59 GMT

Wine newsletter with info on Long Island Wine Country, recipes with wine recommendations and entertaining tips.

Contact Us

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:35:23 GMT

Contact us if you have any questions related to wine, tasting wine, or need travel information related to LI wine country on Long Island's North Fork.

Wine and Chocolate Pairings in Wine Country

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:08:35 GMT

Celebrate Valentine's Day every weekend in February with wine and chocolate. Lieb Family Cellars in Mattituck, NY is offering wine and chocolate pairings every Saturday and Sunday (including Valentine's Day) in February from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in their tasting room. This is a really fun and quite decadent tasting of five gourmet chocolates that have been specifically chosen to pair with five of Lieb Cellars' wines. Call (631)734-1100 for details. Salute! and Taste Wine and Enjoy

New York Yankees Steak

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:40:11 GMT

Through the grapevine I just heard that New York Steak at the "new" Yankee Stadium will be hosting a Sonoma-Cutrer Wine Tasting on January 26, 2010. If you are 1) a New York Yankee fan and 2) like good eats and good wine then this event is for you.

Don't worry, even if you're not a Yankee fan you can still enjoy the dinner and wine. No problem!!

Terry Adams is the winemaker at Sonoma-Cutrer in Napa Valley. Terry has announced his retirement and this will be his last hosting event in his role as winemaker.

Cocktails -- Russian River Chardonnay
Seafood Appetizer - Sonoma-Cutrer Les Pieres Chardonnay
Fish course served with a Founders Reserved Chardonnay
Lamb served with a Pinot Noir
Sirloin served with a Pinot Noir Reserved
Call early for your reservations at 646-977-8325. Salute! and Taste Wine and Enjoy

WinterFest In Long Island Wine Country is Coming Soon!

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:11:19 GMT

Free up your calendar for a few weekends in February and March for great fun, wine tastings, and Jazz on the Vine in Long Island Wine Country. Check with us on/about January 22 for a list of events and Things to Do in wine country. Don't let the cold keep you from enjoying the fun in wine country. Salute! and Taste Wine and Enjoy

Entertain Blog

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:39:11 GMT

Entertain blog has updates, and changes to Taste Wine and Enjoy.com web site. New blog posts are added with articles about wine, products, or places to visit. Easy recipes will be added with wine pairings.

Affordable Dessert Wines For Christmas Dinner

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:33:36 GMT

Christmas countdown has begun and we are running out of time. An easy way to serve your guests dessert after your fabulous holiday meal is to serve a dessert wine with a fresh fruit bowl along with a bowl of nuts. Two delicious dessert wine that will not break the budget are from Sutter Home Family Vineyards. The Muscat and the Moscato from Sutter are delicious sweet wines that can stand on their own as dessert. So save yourself the stress and serve dessert wine and your evening will be a hit. Everyone will want to come back next year. Happy Holiday!
Salute!
Taste Wine and Enjoy

Holidays and Wine

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:29:45 GMT

Thanksgiving is practically hours away. Here's some tips and suggestions for choosing a wine to serve with your holiday dinner. More information is also available on the new Holidays page.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Salute! and Taste Wine and Enjoy!

Wine Pairing Tips

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:14:36 GMT

Wine pairing tips to compliment red & white wines. Red wines with meats and white wine with fish or seafood are traditional pairings. Today traditional pairing rules are broken and you can drink red wine with fish and white wine with meat.

Site Map

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:35:36 GMT

Site Map will help you find your way through our site for basic wine information, wine tasting tips, recipes, and much more.

Choosing Wine

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:33:51 GMT

Choosing wine for dinner or dessert. Tips for choosing wine to stock your wine cellar and choose sparkling wines to serve as an aperitif or special celebratons.

Holidays and Wine

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:50:24 GMT

Holidays and wine are a perfect pair. Confused about what to buy for thanksgiving, kwanza, christmas or hanukkah holiday party? Tips for buying and serving wine for the holiday.

Kosher Wine Pairing

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:49:25 GMT

Kosher wine pairing is easy and modern technology makes high quality Kosher wines enjoyable. Pair Kosher wine with tuna casserole, meatloaf, spaghetti, fruit and cheeses, buffalo wings.

Need a Pairing for Halloween Candy?

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:12:06 GMT

You may have some sugary halloween candy around. Did you ever wonder what kind of wine would pair well with such a treat? If you just love your sweets, than Ice Wine is your match. All those hard candies with lots of sugary fruit flavors -- Jolly Ranchers or maybe even Life Savers, and my favorite the fruity Starburst -- are just perfect with Ice Wine. When you are ready for your dessert, enjoy your sweets with Ice Wine. Salute! and Taste Wine and Enjoy!

Kosher WineMaking

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:21:43 GMT

Kosher winemaking traditionally is according to religious laws. What you need to know about Mevushal and non mevushal methods which are important when serving wines for a party.

Harvest Family Fun

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:36:28 GMT

Take a ride out to Long Island wine country this weekend. There is a family fun Harvest Day Fair in Southhampton Village at the Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting House Lane on Saturday September 26 from 10:00-4:00. Call 631-383-2494 for more details. Admission is free.

Salute! and Taste Wine and Enjoy!

Evaluating White Wine Terms

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:35:55 GMT

Evaluating white wine terms are specific words used when evaluating wine during wine tastings. These white wine terms are used to help identify the aromas and flavors in various white grape varietals.

Kosher Wine

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:32:55 GMT

History of Kosher Wine, Golan Heights winery and list of religious laws necessary for producing wine to be labeled Kosher.

Long Island Wine Cruise

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:42:48 GMT

One more weekend left before summer ends. Why not take the opportunity to enjoy a wine and cheese cruise along the Peconic River. Call (631) 208-9200 extension H20 to make reservations for Saturday August 29 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. This is a terrific way to spend an evening and, may I say, it can be quite romantic for couples. Salute! and Taste Wine and Enjoy

End of Summer - Don't Miss Wine Country

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:57:23 GMT

Love Merlot? The 20th Annual Merlot World Classic is being held in Peconic, Long Island which is in the heart of the Long Island Wine Region. Mark your calendar for September 12, 2009 and call for reservations at (631) 734-6010. Visit Things To Do for more local Long Island events for the end of summer enjoyment. Salute
and "Taste wine and enjoy!"

Chocolate

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:41:12 GMT

Chocolate and pairing wine suggestions. Have fun pairing your favorite chocolate and desserts with your favorite wines.

Champagne Definitions and Wine Terms

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:57:14 GMT

Champagne definitions and wine terms related to the making of champagne and sparkling wine. Wine related definitions and wine terms for still wines.

Chicken Recipe

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:57:11 GMT

Chicken recipes are easy to prepare for easy entertaining. Food and wine pairing suggestions with easy chicken recipes.

Champagne

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:44:28 GMT

Champagne and sparkling wine making is very different from making still wine and is not only for special occasions. Serve Champagne and Sparkling wine with snacks before dinner or as an aperitif.

Wine Investing

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:17:07 GMT

Wine investing can be an interesting market. Find out what the future holds for investors in the wine market.

Collecting Wine

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:17:06 GMT

Collecting wine is a passion and some collect wine for the pleasure of saving it for a special occasion. Find out what the future holds for investing in wine.

Keepin' Cool With White Merlot

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:08:50 GMT

Chill your wine when it's hot in the sun, especially when the ladies like their drinks cold and sweet.
White Merlot can be a great addition to your summer bbq. I have a couple of white merlot suggestions you and your guests will enjoy with your outdoor bbq.

I also have an easy iced tea recipe to add to my cool wine picks. When you have a crowd there may be someone who prefers a refreshing cold non-alcoholic drink when it's hot, hot, hot!!!
Always be prepared is my motto in the summertime when the livin' is easy.

Salute!
Keep Cool and Taste Wine and Enjoy

Vegetarian Wine Pairing

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:37:21 GMT

Vegetarian wine pairing suggestions to pair with foods such as polenta, butternut squash, basmati rice with fruit and macadamia nuts. Reasons why some wines can cut through the flavors of the hard to pair vegetables such as artichoke and asparagus.

Entertain With A Wine Tasting At Home

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:37:20 GMT

Entertain with a wine tasting at home and find all the information you need to choose wines, plan and prepare for a wine tasting at home. Find easy recipes and wine pairing recommendations, and all the prep and set tips you need to plan a great wine tasting theme party for any occasion.

White Wine

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:56:25 GMT

White wine varietals most popular are Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Viognier.

White Wine Pairing

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:30:27 GMT

White wine pairing with easy recipes for appetizers to pair with Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and other favorite white wines.

Cold, Wet Weather & Grapevines

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:50:16 GMT

The weather in the northeast this summer has been very wet and temperatures have been below average. This blend of wet and cool damages leaves and grape clusters during the critical fruit-cluster pollination and development period. The New York grape growers have calculated hundreds of grapevines lost or damaged due to the heavy rains and no sun. No doubt this damage will affect the yields of the grapevines that have "weathered" the cool temps and rains. Our hope is that the winemakers will be able to produce a good vintage in spite of the lost vines and cooler temps. It's also possible that prices may be a bit higher for this vintage as a result of the low yields. Our best to the grape growers and winemakers for a successful harvest this year. Salute!
Taste Wine and Enjoy

Bring on the "Big" Ones In This Cooler Weather

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:16:10 GMT

With the cooler temperatures we've had in the northeast this summer, it would be nice to enjoy wines with a little more body. Let's go to Piedmont in northern Italy where the cooler climate and soil produces wines with balanced acidity that are just right for many of the foods we enjoy during the summer months. Piedmont is home to some of the best white wines one being Gavi, and also Dolcetto which is a red that sometimes gets little respect. Dolcetto, in Italian means little sweet one, though this wine is not sweet. It is a dry, fruity and zesty wine that has bright fruit, and is crisp and clean. The delicate fruit flavors make this a perfect summer wine with hors d'ouvres and salads, and the acidity cuts through the rich flavors of grilled meats and barbecue. Gavi is the premier white wine from Piedmont. It has fruit flavors of apples and mimosas and is fresh and crisp with balanced acidity that make it perfect with shelfish, fish, grilled white meats and chicken. These wines have the stuff that makes wine pairing easy, so don't hesitate to choose these two wines for your summer get togethers. They may be "big" though not very bold, and are very affordable at under $15.

Salute!
Taste Wine and Enjoy!

Red Wine Favorites

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:52:37 GMT

Red wine, whether it's French, Italian, Californian or a red wine from any other country is always popular. Choose Cabernet, Rioja, Bordeaux, Chianti, Pinoit Noir, Merlot for the perfect food pairing.

Pink Wine is Not Just For Ladies Who Lunch

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:37:20 GMT

Pink wine -- or better known as Rose wine, is for everyone, not just the ladies. Let's not forget that rose wine is the best of both worlds. It is refreshing and crisp like your favorite white or rich and complex like red. Serve a refreshing rose like one of these for your summer get together.

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Taste Wine and Enjoy!

Guacamole and Wine Pairing

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:28:47 GMT

Guacamole pairing with wine is not difficult if you understand the flavors you will be pairing with your white wine. Easy guacamole recipe that is green in more ways than one.

Summer Whites Are Always in Fashion and Organic!

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:40:12 GMT

Summer is here and with the July 4th holiday soon approaching now is the time to fill your cooler with ice and some delicious white wines. Here are a few to white wines try and one is organic. Have a cool and refreshing glass of wine relaxing in your favorite chair while the grill is heating up.

Salute!
Taste Wine and Enjoy!

Recipes

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:45:11 GMT

Recipes for pasta, chicken, salads, marinades for ribs, beef, and fish, and comfort foods. Food and wine pairings and party ideas.

Make A Toast For Father's Day Or Any Day!

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:38:36 GMT

Make a toast to your favorite person on Father's Day. It could be your Dad, Uncle, brother or brother-in-law, father-in-law, nephew, your best friend, or even the hard working single mom who plays the role of both mom and dad. Sunday June 21st is the day on the calendar that is marked Father's Day, but you can celebrate and toast anyone you choose and enjoy these terrific wines.

Salute!
Taste Wine and Enjoy!

Coming This Week! Wines For Father's Day

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:10:11 GMT

Father's Day is just about here, June 21st, and there is no better time than now to say Thank You or I Love You to those special people in your life who may be a father figure or just your personal hero. Be on the lookout this week for my new list of wines to toast those you love on Father's Day. Salute!
Taste Wine and Enjoy!

Wine Camp in Wine Country

Sun, 31 May 2009 22:50:11 GMT

Finally, adults can enjoy camp too -- Wine Camp that is. If you are looking for something different to do for a weekend you just might enjoy the Wine Camp June 15-18.

Meet the region's most accomplished vineyard managers to learn about the unique growing region and a lot more.

Enjoy gourmet breakfast, and special lunch and dinners as well. For complete details visit www.winecamp.org or call (631) 495-9744 for all the details.

Salute!
Taste Wine and Enjoy