MHI Calendar 2008

Sat 3/1 Book Signing Reception 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Southold-native and former member of the Lenz Tasting Room staff, Jean Marie Pierson returns to celebrate the release of her debut novel -No Good Girls. Wines & light hors d’oeuvres served. Copies of her novel will be available for purchase throughout the day.

Sat 3/22 Bordeaux Under $50 2:00 pm in the Lenz Cottage General Admission: $55 Level 1-3 Subscribers: $25 Eric Asimov recently posted a list of what he believes are great Bordeaux wines that at less than $50 a bottle, won't destroy your budget.

We've purchased a selection of these Bordeaux and invite you to taste them with us. Space limited to 25 people. To reserve your space, please either call or email the Tasting Room: 631.734.6010, office@lenzwine.com LIEB CELLARS 35 Cox Neck Road Mattituck 298-1942 Sundays through March Wine & Cheese Pairings 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm LONG ISLAND MEADERY 1347 Lincoln Avenue Suite 11 Holbrook NY 11741 285-7469 Have you ever heard of mead? Have you ever tried mead? Maybe you tried mead while visiting Europe or at a medieval festival? Have you been told that mead was like beer, a beer with honey or even a wine with honey? Mead has some similarities to these beverages, but it is so much more it deserves its own category. Mead is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of honey as its primary sugar source and is often referred to as honey wine. Being made from honey, one would naturally expect it to be very sweet and although it usually is, it can actually range from dry to very sweet. Mead is usually still, though it can be made sparkling and can range from a mild low alcoholic content up to very high. Mead is arguably the oldest alcoholic beverage on the planet with some evidence dating it back approximately 10,000 years. Due to many different cultural and financial reasons, mead has fallen out of favor over the many years and now we call it the 'oldest alcoholic beverage no one has ever heard of.' A far cry from its hey day when it was referred to as the 'Nectar of the Gods.' Mead can be produced in many variations including a plain honey wine (traditional - honey only), flavored with fruit (melomel), spices (metheglin), vegetables, or any combination of ingredients limited only by the imagination of the wine maker and the resources he has at hand.

Mon - Thurs by Appointment Only, Fri 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Sat 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Sun 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm MACARI VINEYARDS 150 Bergen Ave Mattituck 298-0100 MARTHA CLARA VINEYARDS 6025 Sound Avenue Riverhead 298-0075 Sun - Fri: 11-5pm / Sat: 11-6pm Pack a Picnic & Spend the Day With Us - Martha Clara Vineyards offers A Heated Pavilion - Award-Winning Wines By The Glass Events All Winter Long - Ample Seating - The Friendliest Staff on the North Fork Live Mic Every Friday in March 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm All Talents Welcome Musicians * Poets * Comedians * All Ages. Performers-Please reserve your timeslot by calling 631-298-0075 Let us know what you're playing; PA system available-Bring your own instruments. Live recordings of your performace available upon request.

Wine can be bought by the glass or bottle.

Sat 3/1 Cooking Demonstration With Jamesport Country Kitchen 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sat 3/8 Gather Your Belongings 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Pick up your Wine Club. Meet our new Winemaker, Juan Eduardo Micieli-Martinez - Taste New Releases - Cooking Demo - Live Music with Shenole Latiner Quartet @ 1:00 pm Complimentary to Wine Club Members and their guests RSVP to Kylie by 03/06/08 to 631.298.0075 x13.

Sun 3/9 Long Island Author's Book Fair 12:00 pm -5:00 pm Contact liauthors@aol.com for more information Sat 3/15 "Tie One On" - Bud-Break to Bottle Series Begins 12:00 pm-3:00 pm !Wine Club Exclusive! A vineyard walkabout focused on tying down the vines & preparation for the upcoming season. Includes a guided tour through the vineyard with club member participation and wine tasting. Wear warm, comfortable clothing and be prepared to work.

Complimentary to Wine Club Members & Their Guests RSVP to Kylie by 03/13/08 to 631.298.0075 x13 Sat 3/15 "Cooking With the Saints" Wine Dinner 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm General Public: $30 ppl +tax Wine Club Members & their guests: $20 ppl +tax Cooking Demo & Wine Pairing with David & Lorraine Girard of Buoy One Restaurant with new twists on classic Saint dishes RSVP to Kylie by 03/13/08 to 631.298.0075 x13 menu available at marthaclaravineyards.com