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Varietal Spotlight

Name: LI Wine Guide
Address: Greenport, NY, US
Price range: $$

Articles and guides filed under Varietal Spotlight.

Long Island Sparkling Wine: Traditional-Method Bubbles, East-End Style — The Atlantic-cooled North Fork makes serious traditional-method sparkling wine. Here are the producers — and the bottles — to know.
Long Island Chardonnay: From Steel-Aged Crisp to Burgundian — Long Island Chardonnay spans the spectrum from steel-aged Chablis-style whites to richer Burgundian bottlings. Here's how to read the label.
Long Island Cabernet Franc: A Cool-Climate Spotlight — Loire-leaning, herbaceous and food-friendly — Long Island Cabernet Franc may be the region's most exciting red. Here's why, and what to drink.
Why Long Island Merlot Is the Bordeaux of the East Coast — Merlot is Long Island's signature grape — and the best examples deliver Bordeaux-like elegance at a fraction of the price. Here's what makes them special.