Several weekends of superlative jazz and wine on the North Fork of Long Island.

Jazz on the Vine brings exceptional jazz musicians to Long Island wineries from February 11 to March 18, 2012. During these six weekends, North Fork wineries simply buzz with activity and music. Guests of our Long Island Bed and Breakfast are well situated to take advantage of all the special events.

This is the fifth winter that jazz and wine are joining forces on Long Island. The program in 2012 is even bigger and better than in past years, with more than 70 performances at 20 wineries. On any given day, one can hear several performances and try wines from different vineyards.

Jazz on the Vine hosts award winning jazz groups, such as the Vadim Neselovskyi Trio and All that Jazz, an All Star Super Band known for its expansive repertoire rooted in Mambo, Funk, Nordic, South African and Jazz. There are jazz quartets, jazz singers, and funky duos. There are Afro-Cuban Jazz musicians, Brazilian musicians, and musicians with Gospel roots. The variety of music that floods North Fork Wineries during Jazz on the Vine is almost as astounding as the sheer talent behind it.

Participating New York wineries include: Bating Hollow Farm Vineyard in Baiting Hollow, Macari Vineyards in Mattituck, and Peconic Bay Winery in Cutchogue. Numerous performances take place each Saturday and Sunday. Venues include waterfront tasting rooms and majestic estates overlooking acres of grape vines. Avid wine tasters and jazz fans can make their way from one vineyard to the next, sipping different varietals as they are serenaded by different musicians.

You won’t want to return to the city after an afternoon of wine tasting. You’ll want to sleep on the North Fork of Long Island and then repeat the glorious experience the following day. You can. Spend the weekend at Arbor View House, our New York Bed and Breakfast near Greenport.

Please find more information at Jazz on the Vine.

Guests come to our Long Island, NY Bed and Breakfast to get away from the noise and bustle of the city. They come here for fresh air, windswept beaches, and small town charm. It’s impossible not to feel reinvigorated and rejuvenated after a few days here.

Our inn sits near the tip of the North Fork of Long Island. We’re surrounded by water and beaches, and the beaches are reminiscent of Mediterranean beaches. The water is clear, the sand smooth, and the surf gentle. Even in the wintertime, there is no better place to watch the sunset than from one of the nearby beaches.

When guests have had their daily fill of beach walking, many enjoy exploring the Village of Greenport, which is just down the road from our inn. At this time of year, visitors find inspiration in the many interesting shops located in that quaint, historic town. Several antique stores feature furniture, fine arts, folk art, hand crafted stained glass, nostalgic toys, and other fun items. A number of jewelry stores feature hand made originals as well as big name jewelry, and two outstanding stores deal in wine and spirits.

Rediscover your inner child; relax on Long Island beaches.

Indeed, wine tasting is a favorite activity out here. In the last couple decades, many of the farms on the North Fork of Long Island have been replaced by small wineries; and more than 2 dozen wineries are close to our Long Island, New York Bed and Breakfast. Northfork Wine Tours operates out of Greenport; they’ll collect you at our inn in the morning, whisk you away for 8 hours of wine tasting at various North Fork Long Island wineries, and return you here safely in the evening.

Come discover the North Fork of Long Island. Plan to spend a few days at our New York Bed and Breakfast as soon as you can.

Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard:
Every weekend in April: A Free Barrel Tasting of our 2008 Cabernet Franc!

Castello di Borghese:
Every Saturday in April – 3,10,17,24 at 1 pm: Join Castello di Borghese for the weekly Winemaker’s Walk and enjoy the added value of a Barrel Tasting. A guided tour of the vineyard, winery and production facilities will include some wines from the Borghese Classic Tasting, a Barrel Tasting of our 2006 Merlot and a comparison of other bottled vintages. $20 per person. Reservations online at BorgheseVineyard.com or by phone 631-734-5111.

Clovis Point:
Sunday, April 11 – 2008 Merlot Barrel Tasting
Sunday, April 25 – 2008 Cabernet Franc Barrel Tasting

Jamesport Vineyards:
Weekends, April 10-11, 17-18, 24-25: Barrel tastings of 2008 Petit Verdot along with tapas pairings to accompany the wine.

Macari Vineyards & Winery:
Sundays in April: Experience the 2009 Reserve Chardonnay from Macari that has been evolving in our French oak barrels and taste for yourself the difference between two styles of Chardonnay, barrel fermented and stainless steel.

Martha Clara Vineyard:
Every Saturday and Sunday in April: Special tasting flight of 2009 Reds will be available at a cost of $8 for general public and $5 for wine club members.

Palmer Vineyards:
Saturdays and Sundays in April: Free guided tours of the winemaking facilities at 2 PM Barrel /Tank Preview Sample Flight

Peconic Bay Winery:
Sundays, April 11, 18, 25 and May 2, 11am to 12pm in the tasting room: Barrel Tasting Series. Reservations required: 631 734 7361. Price per person is $10; Wine Club Members $8pp. Includes tastings of our newly released Nautique, Esprit de Rosé!

Pellegrini Vineyards:
April 10, 17 and 24, 1-5 pm: Free barrel tasting of 2008 red wines with every paid regular tasting.

Pindar:
Saturdays, April 3, 10 & 17, 2 – 4pm. Barrel Tasting & Tour at Pindar Vineyards. Join winemaker Les Howard for a behind the scenes tour of the Pindar winemaking facility. Event includes tour, barrel samples, and full tasting. $20pp. Reservations at 631.734.6200 x104 or events@Pindar.net

Raphael:
April 11: Raphael will offer very unique barrel tasting events conducted by winemaker Richard Olsen-Harbich. Barrel tastings will include a walk through the vineyard and an education on the process of harvesting the grapes. You’ll tour our production facility then join Richard in the cellar to taste the future wines of Raphael direct from the barrel. You must see this cellar!

There will be two sessions: At 1:00 p.m., an introductory tour geared for the first time visitor who has never experienced a barrel tasting. At 3:00 pm, the second session will offer those that have attended a previous event a chance to learn something new about our upcoming vintages. $35/per person. Reservations Required. 631 765 1100 ext 101

Shinn Estate
Sundays, April 11 and 25, 1:30 pm: Barrel Tasting and vineyard walk. The Cost is $15 per person and reservations are recommended: 631 804 0367. Come taste naturally fermented wine from barrel and walk the vineyard while learning about natural wine growing. The walk concentrates on sustainable, organic and biodynamic farming.

Waters Crest Winery:
Saturdays, April 3, 11, 17, 25, 1 – 4 pm: Barrel tastings and winery tours.

Wolffer Estate Vineyards:
Saturday, April 17, 1 – 4 pm: Celebrate Rosé Launch Party. Free Tasting of Wolffer Estate Rosé 2009 + barrel sample Wolffer Estate “Grandioso” Rosé 2009. Live Music

Saturday, April 24, 1 – 4 pm: Barrel Tasting: Free tasting of Wolffer Estate “Lambardo” Merlot barrel sample 2008.