A Toast to 2016

As 2016 is coming to a close, we begin to reminisce about all of the events, activities, family gatherings, and memories created that make the year stand out. We made it through a long election process, sadly we had to say goodbye to many icons in the entertainment industry and of course we think about our personal goals, obstacles and challenges that we set for ourselves, met, and overcame. You may have had several moments that created lasting memories. If you’re lucky, many of those memories came paired with an excellent bottle of wine.

Whether through an anniversary celebration, first date or birthday, a great bottle of wine is also memorable. Luckily on the North Fork, there’s never a shortage of wine. Thank God for that. So as we celebrate and say goodbye to 2016 and welcome 2017. We’d like to share some of our favorite local and not so local wines that are perfect for any celebration.

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One of our popular local wines is the Palmer Pinot Blanc, our new favorite “winter white”. Palmer Vineyards, located in Riverhead, ferments the Pinot Blanc in all stainless steel tanks giving it a light, clean and crisp taste with flavors of apple and vanilla.

If you’re looking for a taste of Napa, we have the Bread and Butter Chardonnay which is a traditional oaked chardonnay with flavors of vanilla and toasted hazelnut which pairs well with our Pan Seared Salmon entrée or Shrimp Scampi.

In the mood for something French? Look no further than the Chateau De Sancerre ‘Sancerre 2014’ Rated 90 points by Wine Enthusiast. This is a fruity, pineapple and citrus-flavored wine that is crisp with a tangy texture. It is fresh, juicy and attractively crisp. It has weight and richness from the intense fruit that contrasts with its acidity. It pairs well with our Atlantic Sea Scallops.

You may wish to begin 2017 in a smooth yet bold manner with one of our selections of red wine. Rated 90 points by Wine Enthusiast and an Editor’s Choice, the 2014 Raphael Cabernet Franc, grown locally, is a bold and complex wine with aromas of violets, herbs, black pepper and dark fruit flavors. It complements any of our Prime USDA beef wonderfully.

From the North Fork, we take you to California with a full-bodied crowd pleaser with the 2013 Mettler Family Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel. Its enticing scents of plum, vanilla are followed by a wisp of anise. Bold, yet bright and complex flavors of plums, black cherries, dark berries and tobacco are balanced by a hint of smooth dark chocolate.

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You may wish to begin 2017 in a smooth yet bold manner with one of our selections of red wine. Rated 90 points by Wine Enthusiast and an Editor’s Choice, the 2014 Raphael Cabernet Franc, grown locally, is a bold and complex wine with aromas of violets, herbs, black pepper and dark fruit flavors. It complements any of our Prime USDA beef wonderfully.

From the North Fork, we take you to California with a full-bodied crowd pleaser with the 2013 Mettler Family Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel. Its enticing scents of plum, vanilla are followed by a wisp of anise. Bold, yet bright and complex flavors of plums, black cherries, dark berries and tobacco are balanced by a hint of smooth dark chocolate.

If you can’t decide on one particular wine, then take a tasting journey with one of our wine flights. They come in both red and white and are are all local. The red flight comes with Bridge Lane Red Blend, Raphael Cabernet Franc and Osprey Dominion Reserve Merlot. The white flight comes with the Palmer Pinot Blanc, Pellegrini Rose and Osprey Dominion Regina Maris Chardonnay.

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When closing out a year, you of course have to have some bubbly. One of our local favorites is Sparkling Pointe whose winery is dedicated to the exclusive production of Méthode Champenoise Sparkling Wines. Perfect for toasting at New Year’s.

If you are attending the NYE Murder Mystery Dinner or Bistro 72’s NYE Dinner then you will experience the sparkling wine for yourself with the champagne toast at midnight.

On that note, cheers and have a happy New Year! We look forward to seeing you soon at our tables.

You can view our full wine menu here. For reservations please call 631.369.3325