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04.04.2019 Podcasts

Times Review Talks: The future of wineries on the North Fork

Brought to you by: Asked to characterize his administration’s views on winery operations, Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell said he doesn’t believe the town is “anti-winery,” saying instead he...

07.20.2018 Business

New legislation aims to limit tax-free wine tastings

A new law passed by state lawmakers could bring radical change to how alcohol tastings are served on the North Fork. In a bill passed by both the State...

08.09.2017 Business

Long Island Wine Council searches for new executive director

The Long Island Wine Council is in search of its next executive director following the recent resignation of Ali Tuthill. Ms. Tuthill, of Greenport, held the position for just...

08.07.2017 Business

Martha Clara plays host to Harvest East End, a celebration of L.I. wine

About 700 oenophiles gathered at Martha Clara Vineyards in Riverhead Saturday to sip wine, slurp oysters and celebrate the late men and women who have contributed to the Long...

07.16.2017 Columns

Suffolk Closeup: A green, and tasty, future for Long Island’s wine region

Long Island, with a centuries-long history of farming, has undergone an agricultural revolution in just a few decades, sparked in 1973 by a pair of pioneers in planting grapes...

04.01.2017 Columns

Guest Spot: Working to enhance, protect our land

Since the first settlers came to this area, Long Island has been defined by its agriculture. The farmer’s way of life — deep concern for the land and a...

10.19.2015 Business

Branding L.I. Wine: How the Wine Council is looking to shape the region’s image

What do you think of when you hear the term “Long Island wine?” Does it call to mind supple, sophisticated bottles of cabernet franc and merlot, or a crisp...

01.22.2015 Community

Winterfest 2015 returns to the East End Feb. 6

Winterfest: Live of the Vine, now in its eighth year of providing cabin fever-suffering East Enders with a respite from the winter doldrums, returns with live concerts and more with...

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