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- There can no longer be any doubt that Long Island Wine has come of age, as Bedell Cellars 2009 Merlot has been chosen for President Obama's 2013 Inaugural Luncheon.
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- The wine industry across the East End is flourishing on the North Fork and in the Hamptons. A group of local wine producers is aiming to create even better wines by growing their grapes using sustainable, environmentally friendly cultural practices.
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- This summer try one of South Pacific Wines available at several local restaurants. They offer a variety of flavors including their Sauvignon Blanc Pink from Crossroads Winery, a one of a kind blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah.
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- Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) praised Governor Andrew Cuomo for adopting Thiele's A.1788, which would exempt farm wineries from a burdensome tax filing requirement, as part of the Governor's 2012 Legislative Program.
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- Add a little sunlight to your weekend and treat yourself to a first class trip around the world of wine at the Fifth Annual New York Wine Expo, March 2 through March 4.
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- The Rolling Stone Wine Club takes a unique approach to the wine space, offering Rock & Roll themed wines that call upon legendary rock albums to inspire the wine making process.
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- Governor Cuomo signed legislation which would significantly reduce the regulatory burdens placed on farm wineries by the State Liquor Authority.
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- Taste Long Island wines as you travel from Ronkonkoma to Greenport. The project, supported by the Long Island Wine Council, was spearheaded by Legislator Romaine.
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- Congressman Tim Bishop announced that three North Fork Wineries have had their wines approved for sale after his office pushed the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) to expedite review of proposed changes in their labels.
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- Long Island merlots and merlot-based blends from the 2007 vintage proved their place among wines from other regions of the world known for the varietal, including Pomerol and St. Emilion in France, Napa Valley in California, and the Columbia River in Washington State.
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- The year 2010 was a dream come true for vineyards and wine connoisseurs on the East End, for it was the hottest year on record in 150 years. What does this mean for Long Island vineyards? Perhaps, experts suggest, the best sips of wine ever to be uncorked.
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- From seasoned connoisseurs to less-in-the-know patrons in search of a fine wine to pair with their dish, making a selection from the lengthy, leather-bound traditional wine list may often prove to be a daunting task for restaurant patrons.
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- I think just about every wine drinker living on Long Island knows that we have our own local wine country. While many restaurants have been pitifully slow to add local wines to their lists, most wine shops across the Island have at least a handful of local bottles available.
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- The best news about sparkling wine is this - we are blessed with some terrific renditions right here in our own backyard. Long Island might be merlot country, but its cool maritime climate also makes it a great place to grow and make sparkling wine. These are some of the East End's best and most unique bubblies.