Updated: 6/25/2010 - 11:05 AM

Welcome...
to Long Island Wine Country

Jane Starwood, editor

I can't think of a better way to toast the arrival of glorious summer on the East End than by raising a glass of Long Island rosé. These perfect warm-weather sippers come in many shades, from palest salmon to the stunning jewel tone seen on our cover. Wine educator Tracy Kamens gives us a peek at local shades of pink in “Splendor in the Glass: The allure of Long Island Rosé.”
And don't miss “Winning Wines: Parker Redux,” where we share the great news of the most recent high praise for our region's wines in Robert Parker's influential Wine Advocate.
In this issue you'll also find a sneak preview of what's sure to be the event of the summer: The first annual Long Island Wine & Food Festival. Wine council president Ron Goerler Jr. introduces the festivities in his “Greetings” column at right. You'll find more detail in the food and wine section. Coming up in September is another new Wine Country event, Harvest East End. Ron tells you about that, too, and you'll find it in our Wine Country Calendar. All the features in the magazine can also be found on our website, liwinepress.com.
We hope you enjoy our summer issue. It's packed with beautiful photos, tons of events, news from the wineries and special guides to enhance your Wine Country experience. So find yourself a shady spot and relax over these pages with a glass of delicious Long Island wine — whether your pleasure is rosé, red or white.
Jane Starwood, editor,
Long Island Wine Press
Author of
“Long Island Wine Country:
Award-Winning Vineyards of the
North Fork and the Hamptons”