Boy time goes by when you are having fun! Long Island Wine Country.com was launched in September 1999. Our eight-year ride has been extremely exciting, delicious, rewarding and bittersweet.
We have watched first hand an amazing metamorphous happen on the eastern end of Long Island. We tasted the newest "big reds" and Chardonnay alternatives. We watched LI wine pioneers sell their established vineyards and wineries for millions. We watched new wineries created on paper and built from the ground up. We attended two consecutive (2000 & 2001) "Windows on Long Island Wine" events at the sorely missed "Windows on the World Restaurant" atop the World Trade Center.
Long Island Wine Country is a unique geographical area. With a microclimate that is similar to Bordeaux, this region has the potential for making sensational wines. Not all wines are created equal, and Long Island vintners must sometimes be reminded that wine lovers have a choice. Sky-high wine prices do not translate into repeat customers.
During these past eight years we have been elated to receive thousands of intriguing emails from our readers. Many seek ways to increase their enjoyment of Long Island wine while others ask for advice on travel itineraries for tasting and touring wineries, or for finding a memorable dining destination. Our concept is simple. We aim to provide our readers with "an attitude free passport to great wine and delicious food!"
Long Island Wine Country.com Editor's offer “public†and custom group VIP tours of Long Island's world-class wine region. We provide full day and overnight excursions from New York City, Connecticut and Long Island. All VIP tours include your personal tour guide/area expert, reserve wine tastings a complimentary winery lunch and education...without the hassle of driving! Visit our events section for our 2008 public tour schedule.
2008 PUBLIC VIP TOUR SCHEDULE: We are pleased to announce our current 2008 schedule. Additional public dates may be announced. All tours are all-inclusive, with roundtrip transportation, premium wine tasting and with our exclusive education program.
For 2008, we have significantly upgraded all tour lunch program to include a multi-course lunch at a gourmet restaurant. Our Harvest Fest events include a catered winery lunch.
February 9,2008- (Sat) "Wine Lovers" Tour #LIWC209 Celebration: Valentines Weekend Details: Three North Fork wineries, gourmet restaurant lunch, artisnal cheese tasting prior to departure. $149 per person
•April 12,2008- (Sat) "Bud Break" Tour #LIWC412 Celebration: First appearance of the grape buds in vineyard Details: Three North Fork wineries, gourmet restaurant lunch, artisnal cheese tasting prior to departure. $149 per person
•May 10,2008- (Sat) "Merlot in May" Tour #LIWC512 Celebration: Mothers Day or any other reason to enjoy! Details: Three wineries (Hamptons & North Fork), Gourmet restaurant lunch, artisnal cheese tasting prior to departure. $149 per person
•June 14,2008 (Sat) "Adventure in the Vines" Tour #LIWC614 Celebration: Father's Day or any other reason to enjoy Details: Three North Fork wineries, gourmet Vineyard lunch, artisnal cheese tasting prior to departure. $124 per person
•July 21,2008- (Sat) "Summer Vines" Tour #LIWC721 Celebration: Summer Details: Three North Fork wineries, gourmet vineyard lunch, artisnal cheese tasting prior to departure. $124 per person
•October 5, 2008 (Sun) "Harvest Fest" #LIWC1005 Celebration: Harvest at single winery location Details: Grape picking, multiple wine tastings, wine making demonstration, wine & food pairing class, winery lunch, live music, fun activities. $129 per person with transportation/$114 per person drive to winery
•Nov 8, 2008 (Sat) “Holiday D'Jour Tour #LIWC1108 Celebration: Pre-Holiday’s Details: Three North Fork wineries, gourmet restaurant lunch, artisnal cheese tasting prior to departure. $149 per person
Gift Certificates We are pleased to offer several Gift Certificate options. Gift Certificates are custom imprinted with the recipient(s) name and may shipped directly to the purchaser or recipient. For online orders please indicate the recipient(s) names in the comment box at check out. For example, “Gift for Mary Jane & William Smith†love Bob & Megan.Flexible Gift Certificates: These are our most popular type. They can be used(subject to availability) on any public tour within one year of issuance. Recipient must call or email us with their gift certificate number and desired tour date. Cost: $149 per person
Date Specific Gift Certificates You may also reserve a specific tour gift certificate. Gift certificates for a specific tour date are priced accordingly. Our VIP Public Tours with three wineries, restaurant lunch and transportation cost $149 per person. Our Harvest Fest gift Certificates are priced at $129 with transportation or $114 for drive-ups.
Corporate and Group VIP tours & events are our specialty. We are proud of our distinguished list of Fortune 100 clients, many of which include us in their annual plans. Information about our VIP Corporate Tours and Events can be found on this website.
We are deeply appreciative of the support that we have received from the Long Island Wine Industry and Restaurateurs. And most importantly, we thank every one who clicks on this site! Please be sure to join our free newsletter list so that we can keep you informed about upcoming wine country events and wine releases.
Long Island Wine Country. COM is affiliated with Wine Country Network, Inc, the publishers of Wine Country International magazine. Additional information and subscriptions may be ordered online at www.winecountrynetwork.com: CLICKHERE
Check out and order tix for our 2008 public tour dates at this web page: CLICKHERE
With best regards,LongIslandWineCountry.COM
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