At Long’s, we are proud of our excellent and diverse selection. Look out here as we highlight sets of our offerings, and talk with you about what makes them interesting and special.
We love wine and are always out to find new things, but are far from being wine snobs. We come to our job running a wine and spirits shop from a customer’s point of view. We want to help you find the right wine that fits your occasion, whether it be for everyday drinking, or a special occasion.
Wine Education Resources
We are constantly learning more about wines and spirits. In our search for information, we rely on a host of online resources including publications, blogs and podcasts. For our pick of the most interesting ones, visit our resources page.
Tri-Vin Imports
Come in for a rare tasting of Portuguese wines from Tri-Vin, accompanied by one of their Nero d'Avola.
The wines:
Faunus Nero d'Avola
Lush and ripe bouquet full of mulberries, blackberries and spice. Harmonious and well balanced with good berry fruit in a spicy background.
Quinta Da Cortezia Touriga Nacional 2005
Very juicy and bright, with vibrant flavors of cherry, plum and dark chocolate and a typical Touriga herbal and mineral edge to this, with lots of iron.
Campolargo Entre II Santos 2006
This wine has a lively aroma of ripe fruits, with good concentration and affirmative style.
Vintage Wines
Vintage delighted us with a Croze-Hermitage, and two excellent Greek wines.
The wines:
Boutari Santorini 2006
From the island of Santorini, located in Greece's Aegean Sea, grown in dry volcanic soil, the wine features minerals and citrusy characteristics.
Boutari Moschofilero 2006
Made from Moschofilero grapes grown in high elevation in the Peloponnese. This is a fresh white wine with intense floral white rose and fruity - melon and citrus trees - aromas.
Chapoultier Croze-Hermitage 2005
It is all freshness and easy enjoyment from younger vines. Aromas of red fruits, black current and raspberry; fresh and round tasting with a finish of stewed fruits.
Hpnotiq
Bottled in France, Hpnotiq is an exquisite blend of premium vodka, natural tropical fruit juices and a hint of Cognac which combine to produce its signature frosted blue color.
The wines:
Hpnotiq
Its light, refreshing taste and limitless mixability make it one of the most versatile and unique liquors on the market today.
Michael Skurnik Australian Tasting
Michael Skurnik came in once again with a trio of wines from Australia.
The wines:
'The Gaffer', Mr. Riggs Shiraz 2006
"The wine has gobs of ripe fruit, layered flavors and excellent balance in its forward personality." - 91 points Wine Advocate
Heartland Stickleback Red 2006
52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Shiraz and 15% Grenache, shows attractive, lively berry fruit flavors and a soft, supple palate. A Wine Spectator best value.
Heartland Stickleback White 2006
Chardonnay and Verdelho left on lees post fermentation to enhance palate richness, with Semillon to add vibrancy and citrus zest to the blend.
Pama Tasting
Pama is the world's first true pomegranate liqueur, which captures the complex sweet yet tart taste and seductive color of all-natural pomegranate juice, premium vodka and a touch of imported tequila.
Featuring:
Pama Pomegranate Liqueur
Made with California pomegranates, offers a tasty combination of sweet and tart.
Sussex Wine Merchants
Sussex Wine Merchants will came to show off two values from California's Paso Robles area, as well as a distinctive chinon. The juxtaposition of the new world style of the Clos Juline wines and the Old World Chinon made for an interesting tasting.
The wines:
Fabrice Gasnier Cuvée les Graves 2006 Chinon
100% Cabernet Franc from France's Loire Valley, this ruby red colored wine possesses a distinctive bouquet of spring flowers and red fruit.
Clos Julien Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
A blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 24% Cabernet Franc, full of ripe cassis and currant flavors, with soft tannins.
Clos Julien Chardonnay 2006
A bright, crisp Chardonnay drawn off of three excellent Central Coast vineyards.
David Bowler Wines
David Bowler specializes in hand-crafted wines. The three selections they brought in in for us were going to be great for fall, with two luscious reds and a delightful Pinot Grigio. Everyone who tasted them really enjoyed them.
The wines:
Caracol Serrano Joven 2005
Dark ruby-colored, it has an expressive nose of earth, herbs and mushroom, as well as ripe blackberries.
Castello di Porcia Pinot Grigio 2006
Pale Golden-yellow color. Fresh and fruity smell. Full-bodied and dry flavor.
Laura Hartwig Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Rich nose of red berries, cherry and blackberry, framed by vanilla and chocolate, a jam character. Rich, full-bodied.
Kendall Jackson
We ofer Jackson Estate grown wines from California's cool coastal vineyards.
The wines:
Kendall-Jackson 2005 Vintner's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Opens with deep black cherry, blackberry and cassis flavors leading to intense, round and well-structured tannins.
Kendall-Jackson 2006 Vintner's Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
Lime, melon and Anjou pears intermingle with sweet and tropical fruits such as fig and kiwi to create this delightfully refreshing wine.
Kendall-Jackson 2004 Vintner's Reserve Meritage Red
Juicy black cherry, cassis, espresso and pomegranate are well balanced with generous, round tannins.
Stirrings Coctails, Part 2
Our customers kicked back with a sip of a cosmo, a martini and margarita from Stirrings, in our second prepared cocktail tastings.
Features free tastings of:
Stirrings Mojito
A sweet sparkling blend of mint, cane sugar and lime juice.
Stirrings Cosmopolitan
Combines bright cranberry juice and Key limes to create this pink pantheon of pleasure.
Stirrings Margarita
Real lime and lemon juice and pure cane sugar perfectly balanced with triple sec.
Niel Joubert South African Wines
Niel Joubert offers some exciting boutique wines from South Africa, which is especially known for Chenin Blanc and Pinotage.
Features free tastings of:
Niel Joubert Chenin Blanc 2008
Bright, zesty mouth feel with the tropical flavours coming to the fore along with hints of ripe melon and some spicy bits.
Niel Joubert Pinotage 2006
Deep mulberry colour. Nose leads with bananas, plum and red berry notes. Some mature oaky backing with well-rounded mouth.
Niel Joubert Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Red and black berries on the nose and a touch of ripe dark cherry. Keen, sweet oak backing with vanilla and spice.
Stirrings Cocktails
To shake things up, we held the first of two tastings of cocktails from Stirrings with three Martinis - Pomegranate, Pear and Apple.
The cocktails:
Stirrings Pomegranate Martini
An inspired, sweet-tart blend of pomegranate, lemon juice and cane sugar that you are sure to enjoy for eternity.
Stirrings Pear Martini
Smooth like the great French fruit Cognacs, with a hint of texture from the pressed Bartlett pear purée, the options are, well, never-ending.
Stirrings Apple Martini
One sip of this luminescent libation and you will feel the warmth of the spotlight. Introducing the first appletini using fresh juice and cane sugar.
Tri-Vin Imports Portugese Wine Tasting
Tri-Vin imports brought in a taste of Portugal.
The wines:
Fado Red 2006
A blend of Trincadeira, Syrah, Touriga Nacional and Petit Verdot. Lots of fresh cherries and reminiscent of a good Beaujolais Village with extra kick. Terrific value.
Fado White 2007
A blend of Antao Vaz (85%) and Roupeiro. Crisp and clean with nice citrus and melon on the nose. Some roundness but with great balanced acidity. Amazing value. 87 Pts - Wine Advocate
Quinta do Mondego 2005
Dao regional red blend including Touriga-National, Tinta Roriz, Jaen and Alfrocheiro. Elegant and rich full bodied red with dark berry fruits, spice and leather.
