The sugar content is crucial in determining when is the exact time to harvest grapes for crushing.

This video by Brian Freedman of ClassicWines dot com is an interview with Louisa Hargreave, Director of Stony Brook University Center for Wine, Food and Culture, and takes place at Bedell Cellars winery on Long Island.

As ms. Hargreave describes the internal content of the grape and its juices you will automatically start to salivate. The wine making business is alive and well in New York State and we appreciate such knowledgeable input from experts.

The Maasoud family operation is named Paumanok Vineyard on the North Fork of Long Island and is a full time family operation. This video shows the first crush stage of their Sauvignon Blanc production. Produced by ClassicWines.com.

Winemaking in Long Island – Crushing Sauvignon Blanc – Classic W – For more funny videos, click here

You will find the best of both Food and Wine at the New York Wine and Culinary Center at Canandaigua, New York. www.nywcc.com.

Today, Friday September 19th is the start of the Barilla Italian Cooking Weekend.

These people know how to have a grand time, witness the following video.

Slice Dice & Spice NY Pro-Am Culinary Challenge – Wednesday – Watch a funny movie here

New York Wines are enjoyed much better when you travel in the fun and safe way of a wine tour.

Long Island Wine Tours:

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New York State Wines are good for your health, so says Dr. Charles Smithen at Sherwood House Vineyard, a North Fork of Long Island Vineyard. Dr. Smithen discusses the benefits of red wine in moderation as being good for your heart health.

This video is presented by the North Fork Wine Club.

Wine and Good Health, Sherwood House Vineyard – Amazing videos are here

The North Fork Wine Club is a happy bunch that get to enjoy the pleasures of New York Wineries on Long Island. This video is one of their outings at the Osprey Dominion Wineries on the beautiful North Fork.

They have wine tastings, live music and entertainment, picnics and a lot of fun.

This is one group that enjoys the multiple pleasures of visiting New York Wineries.

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Castello di Borghese, or the Castle of the Borgheses, is now a vineyard at North Fork Long Island that is steeped in a tradition of family wine making back into 9^th century Italy.

Castello di Borghese is the oldest winery on Long Island and it is close enough to the metropolis that you will want to take a day trip there when you get a break in your busy schedule.

I can’t think of any better way to spend an afternoon. Visit the website for directions and a schedule of tour times at castellodiborghese.com.

Enjoy the video.