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Gifts

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:12:02 GMT

Gifts of wine for any occasion including Mother's Day, Father's Day, Bridal Showers, Weddings, Anniversaries, and don't forget business and corporate, and birthdays and holidays for family, friends, congratulations for a new home.

Entertain Blog

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:00:50 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.

Carnivale Rio Style in Wine Country

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:16:37 GMT

If you love Carnivale then you must take a trip to Long Island Wine Country this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday July 17 and 18 Sparkling Pointe Vineyard is hosting a Carnivale with samba music, raffles and giveaways, and lots of fun. Don't miss the fun!

Salute! and Taste Wine and Enjoy!"

Things To Do

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:55:47 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.

Wine Newsletter

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:47:46 GMT

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

Beer and Barbecue

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:18:12 GMT

A few suggestions for summer beers to enjoy with your weekend barbecue.

Salute! and Taste Wine and Enjoy!"

Food and Wine Festival This Weekend

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:26:28 GMT

If you love good food and wine, beer and lots of fun head out to Long Island Wine Country. This weekend June 25-27, 2010 is the First Annual Food and Wine Festival in Long Island Wine Country. Many of the wineries will be participating with lots of fun, wine tastings, and entertainment. Have fun outdoors and enjoy the First Annual Food and Wine Festival in Long Island Wine Country.

Salute! and Taste Wine and Enjoy!"

Father's Day In Wine Country

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:44:11 GMT

Take dad out to wine country for Father's Day. Bella Vita Vineyard is offering an additional free taste of their favorite wine. They are also offering a 10 discount on the new release of their Bordeaux style red Bella Rossa. This is an estate wine with a blend of 40 Cabernet Sauvignon, 40 Merlot, 20 Cabernet Franc. For complete information go to Bella Vita Vineyard. Happy Father's Day!

Salute! and Taste Wine and Enjoy!"

Weekend In Wine Country

Wed, 26 May 2010 19:39:01 GMT

Don't miss out this holiday weekend in wine country. There is lots to do and plenty of great Rose wine tastings. Find out more details at Things To Do.

Salute! and Taste Wine and Enjoy!"

Last Two Weekends For Rose Tastings

Fri, 21 May 2010 00:45:11 GMT

Don't pass up on being outdoors in the beautiful weather the next two weekends. Long Island Wine Country is serving up their Rose wines with lots of fun. Visit us at Things to Do for events this weekends.

Salute! and Taste Wine and Enjoy!"

Taste Rose Wines in Long Island Wine Country

Thu, 13 May 2010 13:47:01 GMT

We are into the middle of May already and the weather if really nice here in the northeast. It's perfect weather for wine tasting. Most wineries are offering tastings of their Rose wines and will donate $1.00 for each bottle purchased to CancerCare.org. Don't miss out on tasting these great wines and contribute to a great cause. You can find more information at Things to Do.

Salute! and Taste Wine and Enjoy!"

Super Tuscan

Fri, 07 May 2010 01:06:10 GMT

Super Tuscan is red wine made in Tuscany, Italy. If they are made in Tuscany why are they called Super Tuscan wines and not Chianti wine?

Italian Wine

Fri, 07 May 2010 01:06:10 GMT

Brief history of wine from the Greeks and Etruscans from B.C.. The fiasco of chianti wines from Tuscany and how Super Tuscan wines were born.

Site Map

Fri, 07 May 2010 01:06:09 GMT

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

May is Rose Wine Month

Tue, 04 May 2010 02:05:42 GMT

Long Island wine country is hosting it's annual Rose wine tastings during the month of May. Some wineries will be donating a portion of the rose wine sales to charity. More information at Things to Do. Salute! and Taste Wine and Enjoy!"

Saving Wine

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:25:18 GMT

Saving wine after the bottle has been opened should be properly sealed to keep out the oxygen. There are various methods available for saving wine if you have not finished the bottle so that it will keep for several days.

Sparkling Wine

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:23:38 GMT

Sparkling wine comes in many varieties and are food-friendly wines. They are labeled as cava, cremant, prosecco, sekt, asti spumant. For any celebration or party serve the very affordable sparkling wine of your choice.

Bridal Shower Wine Tasting

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:43:11 GMT

Bridal shower wine tasting theme party ideas with tips and suggestions for invitations, and lots of easy party planning hints from theme gift ideas to decorations and menu planning.

April is Barrel Tastings Month

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:50:57 GMT

Don't miss out on the great opportunity this month in Long Island Wine Country. Barrel tastings will be offered at many wineries. Visit Things to Do for more information. Salute! and Taste Wine and Enjoy

Marinade Recipes

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:00:37 GMT

Marinade recipes for barbequed ribs, fish, and fruit and vegetables. Also food and wine pairings for the variety of barbeque foods.

Serving Champagne

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 23:15:13 GMT

Serving Champagne and watch a video on how to open a champagne bottle correctly. Serve bubbly champagne in champagne flutes to make the bubbles last longer. Tips on how to evaluate and taste Champagne.

Entertain With A Wine Tasting At Home

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:47:07 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.

Cellaring Wine

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:37:14 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.

Pizza and Puccini

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:05:17 GMT

More FREE fun in wine country this weekend. Visit Diliberto Winery on Saturday March 13 from 2:00p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Pizza and Puccini. Diliberto will be demonstrating how to make pizza at home while listening to Puccini. Of course, everyone gets to taste the pizza fresh out of the oven. Join the fun! Salute! and Taste Wine and Enjoy

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.

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

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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

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.

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.