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Bohlsen’s wine guru Paulo Villela pours trophy wines and ‘cougar milk’
First of two parts Paulo Villela is a man of influence. As beverage director of Long Island’s Bohlsen Restaurant Group, his influence extends to the thousands of patrons who dine at the group’s five high-end eateries: Tellers Chophouse and Verace … Continue reading
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McCall Wines: Refined pinots, merlots in a rustic North Fork setting
There’s a simple, peaceful rusticity at McCall Wines in Cutchogue on Long Island’s North Fork. On a recent Sunday afternoon, the gentle whirring of a wind turbine was the only sound to be heard as Russ McCall stood over a … Continue reading
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Long Island wines, home brews will compete at Long Island’s ‘County Fair’
Commercial wines from Long Island and homebrewed beers will be judged along side pies, pickles, guinea pigs and needlepoint this year at the annual Long Island Fair. The fair, Sept. 27-30 at the Old Bethpage Restoration, is one of the … Continue reading
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Long Island Wine Council’s Taste of Summer: The good, bad and ugly
East met west recently. Many of Long Island’s East End wineries traveled west on June 2 to the Old Bethpage VillageRestoration in Nassau County to pour their wines for a crowd of 350 imbibers. Dubbed “A Taste of Summer,” by … Continue reading
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Shanghai, China wine outlet will showcase New York wines
Thirty New York wines will be showcased beginning in July at a Shanghai, China, wine exhibition. The Shanghai New York State Wine Outlet will combine the functions of exhibition, promotion, trade and sales services. The wine selection was curated by … Continue reading
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Long Island wineries plan June 2 Nassau County tasting event
‘The East End of Long Island is moving west – at least for a day. The Long Island Wine Council, a winery trade group, is sponsoring a paid public tasting event in Nassau County on June 2 with 30 wineries … Continue reading
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Long Island winemakers head to Nassau County for free April 21 tasting
Post Wines & Spirits in Syosset, Long Island, a long-time champion of Long Island wines, is making it easy for those who don’t want to travel to the East End to sample some of the region’s top wines. The shop … Continue reading
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Changes in store for Long Island’s annual wine gala
Big changes are at hand for Harvest East End, Long Island’s biggest annual wine event. Edible East End, the regional foodie magazine, has signed on as presenting sponsor, the event has been moved up from mid-September to late August and … Continue reading
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