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.
Verity Wine Importers Tasting
Elliot from Verity Wine Importers was back!
Featuring:
Monte Schiavo Ruviano Verdiccio
Stylish and concentrated with full, intense aromas of grapefruit, pineapple and lime and a fresh, dry palate, full of citrus fruit right through to its attractive savory finish.
Château de Paraza Minervois
Very ripe blackberry fruit sweetly caresses the palate, with cinnamon, cardamom, juniper, black pepper, and cherry pit bitterness adding interest. 90 Pts - Parker
Alba Rossa Primativo
This displays warm, earthly, aromas and flavors of red berries, black pepper and dark chocolate.
Empire Merchants Tasting
Carl from Empire Merchants swung by to present three luscious bottles - including a fruit bomb red blend appropriately named The Big Red Monster. We also had a spicy Argentine Malbec and zesty New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. A taste of these sunny fruity quaffers is sure to chase the winter blues away!
Featuring:
Matua Sauvignon Blanc
Aromas of papaya and tropical fruits, with crisp citrus and mineral notes. The palate is rich and full, an explosion of tropical fruits almost viscous in intensity, lingering crisply on the finish.
Colores de Sol Malbec
Intense aromas of ripe blackberry, black cherry and hints of smoke. It offers elegant aromatics, and a palate which frames bright, fresh fruit flavors in a medium-bodied structure.
The Big Red Monster
Just like the name says this is a big red monster! Aromas of dark berries and coffee with intense flavors of blackberry, licorice and some exotic spices with a smooth satisfying finish.
Vintage Wines Tasting
This weekend we had Vintage wines in with two bold, full-bodied wines from St. Francis, and an elegant French Chardonnay.
Featuring:
Tariquet Chardonnay
Subtle floral character with hints of vanilla. Some woody touches, fresh butter, hazelnut lead to a rich finish with some toasty tones.
St Francis Merlot
Style-spicy herb and vanilla overtones, which give way to full strong black fruit on the palate, nuanced with chocolate. It's round, generous tannins give it a big finish.
St Francis Cabernet Sauvignon
Rich mouthfeel, moderate tannins, and deep color accentuating the taste of black currant, plum, blueberry, and spicy oak.
Premium Wines Tasting
Premium Wines was in with a local flavor - three Long Island wines.
Featuring
Pump House White
Zesty citrus notes, lemon peel, quince with hints of green apple and flowery fragrances. Firm acidity gives it a pleasant balance with a clean refreshing mouth watering finish.
Pump House Red
Nice ripe fruit character of blueberries, cherries without extracting harsher astringent tannins which are necessary for ageability. This allows the mid-palate to be full and lush.
Jamesport Cinq
Cinq has beautiful dark fruit aromas, a silky mouthfeel and spicy finish. Flavors of cassis, blackberry and fig dominate.
Athenee Importers Tasting
We kicked off the new year with a taste of three wines from Hatzimichalis.
Featuring:
Hatzimichalis Cabernet Sauvignon
A full-bodied dry wine that is aged in French oak barriques. It is garnet in color with a complex and aromatic bouquet with a medium to long finish.
Hatzimichalis Naoussa
Made from Xynomavro grape has a bright ruby color with spicy cinnamon flavors and aromas.
Hatzimichalis Veriki
A medium intense nose of tropical fruit, green fruits and minerals. Medium bodied with lively acidity and flavors of green apples, mineral, citrus.
Roederer Tasting
Taste the Louis Roederer Brut Champagne from France and California's Roederer Estate Brut and compare a Champagne with a California sparkling, from the same producer.
Featuring:
Roederer Estate Brut
Crisp and elegant with complex pear, spice and hazelnut flavors. It is fresh and lightly fruity with great finesse and depth of flavor.
Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne
Apple flavors meld effortlessly with citrus, grapefruit zest and just a touch of toast to show the depth of flavor. 91 Pts - Wine Enthusiast
T Edwards Tasting
We closed out the year with some Cabernet. T Edwards had in two to compare: Napa vs. Chile. Rounding it out will be sweet taste of Tannat.
Featuring:
Echeveria Cabernet Sauvignon
Fresh fruit aromas of cassis and strawberries are combined with tasty notes of black cherry and spices.
Atticus John Cabernet Sauvignon
There is a minty freshness on the nose that tells of some time in barrel. The fruit here is sourced from Rutherford and Stag's Leap, resulting a very high quality wine.
Alcyon Tannat Desert Wine
This dessert wine will remind you of smores. Sweet, but not cloying, with aromas of cocoa, vanilla bean, and a touch of figs.
Macallan Tasting
We had Macallan in for you ton sample the finest in Single Malt Scotch.
Featuring:
Macallan Scotch 18 Year
Aromas of oak and sherry. The body is huge and silken with a very complex body with hints of leather, licorice, and tobacco. 95 pts - Wine Enthusiast
Macallan Fine Oak 21 Year
Rich honey, amber tone. The early bouquet is round, biscuity, and a touch spicy, the whiskey finishes sweet.
Candoni Tasting
Candoni was in to show off two good, inexpensive options for your New Year cheer.
Featuring:
Candoni Prosecco
Delicate and fruity with a hint of honey, it is dry in the mouth with a pleasant acidity that leaves behind a delicious and persistent freshness with a dry, well-balanced taste.
Candoni Moscato D'Italia
Low in alcohol, semi-sparkling, but remarkably fruity and fragrant, it has an excellent balance of sweetness and acidity.
Vision Brands Tasting
Steve from Vision brought in three treats to sample as you look for a wine to drink with your holiday dinner.
Featuring:
Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz
Lifted spice and ripe mulberry/blackberry aromas are complimented with chocolate, cedar and cinnamon on the nose.
Selection Laurence Feraud Seguret Cotes du Rhone Village
Aromas of licorice, lavender, cassis, and kirsch emerge from this dense ruby/purple-hued offering. Full-bodied and pure with the sweet tannins.
Taft Street Pinot Gris
This is a light and refreshing wine with hints of grapefruit and melon. The liveliness persists through a long and satisfying finish.
Frederick Wildman Tasting
With suggestions for the last week before Christmas, Frederick Wildman was in in to offer tastes of value Mediterranean wines.
Featuring:
Santi Soave Classico
Interesting aromas and flavors of ripe peach, fresh almond and a tinge of almond blossom, with a tasty medium body.
Santi Valpolicella Classico
Ruby red, intense bouquet, cloves, vanilla cherry jam and almonds. Dry taste, full, warm and harmonious with an elegant finish.
Domaine Karydas Xinomavro
The Xinomavro grape is similar to the famous Nebbiolo. Aromas of dark berries, dried violets, tobacco and tar. Medium bodied, with great acidity.
Spirits Tasting
We had tastings of two fine spirits that are sure to please. Take a taste for yourself to be sure.
Featuring:
Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Rich, buttery nose with hints of raisins and honey; flavors include vanilla, honey, oranges. 93 point Wine Enthusiast
Montecristo Rum Spiced Rum
Maple sugar and vanilla explode mid palate, followed by spicy ginger note. Finishes with toffee and smooth sweet toast as it cools off.
Liberty Wines Tasting
Adrian from Liberty Wines returned with three California beauties perfect to bring to a holiday soirée - a deep full Zinfandel, a crisp refreshing Cali Sauvignon Blanc and a big round luscious Chardonnay.
Featuring:
Edmeades Zin
Fleshy and full bodied, with intense fruit character and a long finish. It tastes of plum, cherry, blackberry, toast, spicy oak, and raspberry.
Murphy Goode Sauvignon Blanc
A mouthful of refreshing fruit flavors - citrus, nectarines and white peaches - with an aromatic hint of lemongrass.
Cambria Chardonnay
Deeply aromatic with apples, peaches, lime blossoms and vanilla. Palate is intense and powerful, yet surprisingly elegant and nuanced.
Supreme Wines Tasting
Supreme wines was in for a special tasting with wines from Portugal and Italy.
Featuring:
Quinta de Ventozelo Touriga Franca
Fruity, elegant and balanced with floral notes, especially violets. Enjoy with cold cuts, cheeses, lamb and turkey.
Reserva Quinta de Ventozelo Port Wine
Smooth and round but with strong tannins granted by aging in oak barrel which confer the wine its body and character.
Lacrima Christi del Vesuvio White
Fruity smell and dry with a definite almond flavour and weil balanced taste. It is recommended with seafood entree-white meat and cheese.
Fortified Wine Tasting
The lovely Helen helped us explore the world of fortified wine.
Featuring:
Hidalgo Amontillado Sherry
Aged in a fractional blending solera system to ensure consistency, this wine is lightly sweetened prior to bottling. It has a nutty nose, and is smooth with a rich warm flavor.
Sandeman Founders Port
Relatively dry; has some firm tannins, darkened by plum skin flavors and ripe berries, lifted with acidity. 87 Pts Wine Enthusiast
Warres 10 yr Tawny Port
A ripe and rich tawny. Loads of caramel, honey and dried fruits. Full-bodied, sweet and very toffeelike on the palate.
Baron Francois Tasting
Looking for that perfect bottle to take to your holiday shindig? -We have three! Erna from Baron Francois returned to us with yummy French selections. We poured two classic Bordeaux - a red from Medoc and a white from Graves. And for a special treat, we had a Clairette de Die. This off dry sparkler is juicy, luscious and sure to leave you wanting another sip.
Featuring:
Château Bonnat Graves White
Very fresh white that stands out for its roundness, with fruity and floral flavors on the palate. Complex nose, roasted coffee aromas.
Château Paveil de Luze Margaux
Supple nose of black fruit and herbs. Ripe, juicy fruit across the palate with good underlying acidity. Some gentle spice and herb flavors.
Jaillance Clairette de Die
A fine lively foam forms a neat ring at the head. Nose and flavor are fine and sustained, with a subtle bouquet of oriental fruits and white flowers.
Coppola Wines Tasting
Holly from Coppola Wines was here presenting three of our shop favorites. Coppola Rosso, their wonder Santi Pinot Noir and their Claret of course. If you haven't tasted these you're in for a real treat. If you have, remind yourself of the reason that they are so popular to being with. They are great quality wines sure to make you say yummm.
Featuring:
Coppola Rosso
A blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sirah. Supple texture and rich, juicy flavors of plum, cherries, mocha, and strawberry jam.
Votre Santé Pinot Noir
A striking nose of cranberries and spice, followed by seductive flavors of fresh strawberries and cinnamon mixed with notes of earthy incense and autumn leaves.
Coppola Black Label Claret
This Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec blend is a deep, rich, firmly structured wine with aromas of wild berries, plum, and anise.
Veuve Cliquot Tasting
We tasted some classic Champagne from one of the most prestigious Champagne Houses in France. We thought of it as homework for New Year's Eve and a reminder that everyday should be a celebration.
Featuring:
Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin Brut
Loved all over the world for its crisp, full flavors, consistent quality and celebratory yellow label.
Veuve Cliquot Rosé
Made using 50 to 60 different crus, it is a rosé champagne with a delightfully luscious, fruit-based charm.
Beaujolais Nouveau Tasting
We enjoyed four different Beaujolais Nouveau this weekend, continuing to celebrate Thanksgiving weekend holiday with a taste of this traditional harvest quaffer.
Featuring:
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau
Crisp, refreshing and delightful, the red-fruited '09 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau ushers in the new harvest like no others; this an international hit of a wine.
Domaine de la Madone Beaujolais Nouveau Le Perreon
Distinguished by ancestry dating to the 16th century, brothers farm this family vineyard where many of their low-yielding Gamay vines are 100 years old.
Joseph Drouhin Beaujolais Nouveau
Dominant banana and cherry flavors, with notes of pineapple. The aromas are softly floral.
The Famous Grouse Tasting
How about a little Grouse to top off your T-day turkey? The Famous Grouse is Scotland's favorite scotch whisky. Since 1980 The Famous Grouse has indeed become quite famous for its blended, world renowned single malts. These award winning expressions of quality and taste begin with only the finest malts and North British grain.
Featuring:
The Famous Grouse Whisky
Blend of Highland Park, Macallan and Tamdhu single malts. The blend is crafted for the smoothest possible taste.
The Famous Grouse Malt Whisky 12 Year Old
Golden to the eye; soft, mellow and oaky citrus on the nose - the palate gets its reward too. Silky-soft with soft fruits and well-balanced oak.
The Famous Grouse Malt Whisky 18 Year Old
Jasmine, soft oak and real depth on the nose. Spices and dried fruits combine to produce a truly fully-flavored malt whisky.
Domain Select Importers Tasting
The lovely Natalie from Domain Select Importers
presented three excellent Italian bottles to tease
and please the taste buds. To start we sampled Collabrigo
Prosecco which drinks with the fullness of a champagne at a third the price.
Next, Guicciardini Strozzi sent us a most delicious Tuscan from the Morellino
region.
The grand finale was an amazing 2000 Chianti from the Castell 'In
Villa. A big bold Chianti made to be the perfect complement to a
gourmet meal. It is an unusually concentrated Chianti Classico, that
has benefited from age.
Features free tastings of:
Collabrigo Prosecco Spumante
Aromas of yeasty brioche and orchard fruits, a light body balanced to bright acids, a fine mousse and a long finish.
Guicciardini Strozzi Morellino Titolato
Its perfume is intense with a vanilla note and scents of ripe fruit and blackberries. The flavor is dry and fresh with excellent quality tannins and good persistency.
Castell 'In Villa Chianti
Captures the fruit of the sangiovese grapes and the earthy, spicy and slightly wild traces of the soil in a beautiful blend. Rustic character of red berry fruit with hints of cocoa and licorice.
LVC Tasting
LVC brought in three values from Bordeaux, including two from Médoc. These are just the wines to enjoy with a hearty, warm meal during the cool fall weather.
Featuring:
Chateau Aney D'Arnaussan Bordeaux
A beautifully balanced, vibrant wine with ruby highlights from the famous Haut Medoc line. This wine carries ample red fruit flavors with hints of blueberry and spice.
Château La Vielle Eglise Médoc
It is delicate and harmonious, with red fruits notes. Best with meat and cheese.
Château Terre Rouge Médoc
From a familial estate since 1870 located 4 km from the Gironde river, it is a well-balanced and structured wine with a good fruit and mellow tanins.
Phoenix Beverages Tasting
Phoenix brought us two organic wines from Argentina, the perfect Thanksgiving treat, Apple Pie Liqueur and a smooth and sweet small batch bourbon!
Featuring:
Ecological Malbec/Syrah
A delicious fruity bouquet followed by smooth tannins and just a hint of spice. Great with roasted meat, stews and rich poultry dishes.
Apple Pie Liqueur
An original recipe that stems from a small town tavern in the great state of Wisconsin, Apple Pie liqueur is a quality blend of apples, cinnamon, and neutral grain spirits.
Old Whiskey River Bourbon
Inspired by Willie Nelson's 1978 hit song, Old Whiskey River is an 86 proof small-batch bourbon, aged six years in new charred American oak barrels.
Athenee Importers Tasting
Athenee Importers swung by to share three fabulous Greek delights with us. We had two yummy great value wines from the Harlaftis estate which is considered today to be one of the most respected Greek Wineries - A luscious white made with the Savatiano grape variety and a juicy medium bodied red made from the popular versatile Agiorgitiko grape.
The star of the weekend was St. John Commandaria: The historical sweet desert wine. Harvested grapes are spread out in the sun to dry until their sugar density reaches 19-23 Baume. Once achieved, the grapes are crushed and fermented until the process stops naturally due to the high sugar content. The must is then aged in oak barrels for a minimum of two years. Similar to the solera system, the barrels are never completely emptied. New juice is added to the barrel containing old juice and the process begins again.
Featuring:
Harlaftis Athanassiadi White
Made from the Savatiano varietal, which they bring in from growers in the villages of the northern slopes of mount Pendeli.
Harlaftis Athanassiadi Nemea
Produced from the grape variety Aghiorgitiko, which is cultivated in the vineyards of the Harlaftis family in Nemea.
St. John Commandaria Sweet Wine Cyprus
A sweet wine with a powerful bouquet filled with dried fruits, spices and oak. It is luscious and full-bodied.
Down Under Tasting
We know it's still a few weeks until the big T-day, but it's never too early to start auditioning the wine selections. You will love the two tasty wines brought up from Kiwiland - a delicate Sauvignon Blanc and a lush earthy Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir is a great match for almost anything you might find on a traditional Thanksgiving table. The real special guest of the weekend is a sparking Shiraz from the Aussies. This is the down under sparkler of choice during their Turkey Day and once you taste it you'll know why. It's fantastic!
Featuring:
Gravitas Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Exuberant aromas of gooseberry, grapefruit, hints of pineapple and dried herbs complimented by rich, ripe flavors, impressive weight and excellent length.
Gravitas Pinot Noir, New Zealand
Intense ripe fruit and spice flavors underpinned by soft tannins have created a wine of impeccable balance, length and complexity.
Princess Royal Station Sparkling Shiraz
Fresh red cherry and berry fruits, with hints of chocolate, spicy pepper on the nose. Sweetness from the dosage balances the natural texture and structure of the shiraz fruit.
Nestor Imports Tasting
Known for their gorgeous Greek wines, Nestor has recently added some other gems from around the globe. We did a little trotting and sipping of a tasty Italian Pinot Grigio, an aromatic Argentine Malbec and a tempting Tempranillo from Spain. These bottles represent excellent values sure not to put a dent in your wallet.
Featuring:
OKO Pinot Grigio Certified Organic
Aromas of fresh fruit, bright flavors of citrus and crisp acidity. It is produced from organically farmed vineyards in Veneto, Italy.
Conquista Malbec
A full bodied wine with good acidity. Fruity with plum, spice and red fruit on the nose; blackberries and blueberries, hints of mocha and spice on the palate.
Manyana Tempranillo
A medium to full bodied juicy red wine. Fruity flavors and deep red color with a jammy quality up front.
Vision Brands Halloween Tasting
Boo! We had some good scary fun for Halloween. Steve from Vision Wine Brands came back with a couple of wild beasty bottles from down under. He also treated us to a powerful old friend sure to make you howl at the moon – Charbay's Blood Orange Vodka.
Featuring:
Yard Dog Red
Very fresh, with a silky texture and no rough edges to the sweet red berry flavors. Finishes
with a note of spicy cherry and mocha.
Yard Dog White
Lots going on here with a mixture of apricot, white peach, lychee and lemon curd. Creamy palate with just enough acidity to add length.
Charbay Blood Orange Vodka
The taste is 100% real Blood Oranges - they're free of the artificial flavors found in most food today.
Vampire Vineyards Tasting
Rumor has it that the Vampire Vineyards are actually owned by a circle of vampires, and the company’s founder, an entertainment attorney from New York, is actually just a front. We do know however that after satiating themselves for years with their Transylvanian blood of the vine, the powers that be decided to spice things up and migrate westward like so many vampires before them.
Thus, we had succulent wines from Sunny (ouch) California. Smooth and well rounded,
with forward fresh fruit – that have been aged in both French and American Oak Barrels. Sip the Blood of the Vine and enjoy!
Featuring:
Vampire Pinot Grigio
Fresh citrus notes dominate the nose balanced by refreshing acidity. Light and lovely, this precious liquid will keep you coming back for more.
Vampire Pinot Noir
Wild strawberry on the nose, balanced by hints of fine French oak. Light and smooth this ruby delight is sure to seduce.
Vampire Cabernet Sauvignon
Dark ripe berry bouquet, full bodied with hints of vanilla. Ideal match while biting into grilled steaks and chops.
