Thursday, November 5, 2009

NYT Article: Wine Grown in the Heart of Vienna


"That any wine comes from Vienna seems absurd on the face of it. Great urban centers are not known for their vineyards, beyond a novelty acre here and there. But Vienna is different. Around 1,700 acres of vines are planted within the city limits. Of the great metropolises in wine-growing countries, Vienna alone has its own appellation."
Find out how Carlo Huber and Paul Darcy turned a love of Viennese wine into a business here.

[photo via nytimes.com]

EVENT: Long Island Winery Day Trip

Love wine and curious how it goes from grape to table? Join us on Saturday, November 1 for a tour of some of Long Island's best wineries. We will travel to Connecticut via motorcoach, take the ferry to Long Island and spend the day tasting and dining at some of the area's best vineyards. This fantastic trip is $195 per person. Space is limited, so sign up soon. Call us at 781-767-9463 for more information.


A fun fact: Long Island makes more wine than all of New Zealand!