PUBLISHERS LETTER
Harvest 2006
By Christopher J. Davies, Publisher
& Co-founder

Boy time goes by when you are having fun! Long Island Wine Country.com was launched in September 1999. Our seven-year ride has been extremely exciting, delicious, rewarding and bittersweet.

We have watched first hand an amazing metamorphous happen on the eastern end of Long Island. We tasted the newest "big reds" and Chardonnay alternatives. We watched LI wine pioneers sell their established vineyards and wineries for millions. We watched new wineries created on paper and built from the ground up. We attended two consecutive (2000 & 2001) "Windows on Long Island Wine" events at the sorely missed "Windows on the World Restaurant" atop the World Trade Center.

Long Island Wine Country is a unique geographical area. With a microclimate that is similar to Bordeaux, this region has the potential for making sensational wines. Not all wines are created equal, and Long Island vintners must sometimes be reminded that wine lovers have a choice. Sky-high wine prices do not translate into repeat customers.

During these past seven years we have been elated to receive thousands of intriguing emails from our readers. Many seek ways to increase their enjoyment of Long Island wine while others ask for advice on travel itineraries for tasting and touring wineries, or for finding a memorable dining destination. Our concept is simple. We aim to provide our readers with "an attitude free passport to great wine and delicious food!"

Long Island Wine Country.com Editor's offer “public” and custom group VIP tours of Long Island's world-class wine region. We provide full day and overnight excursions from New York City, Connecticut and Long Island. All VIP tours include your personal tour guide/area expert, reserve wine tastings a complimentary winery lunch and education...without the hassle of driving! Visit our events section for our 2007 public tour schedule.

Corporate and Group VIP tours & events are our specialty. We are proud of our distinguished list of Fortune 100 clients, many of which include us in their annual plans. Information about our VIP Corporate Tours and Events can be found on this website.
We are deeply appreciative of the support that we have received from the Long Island Wine Industry and Restaurateurs. And most importantly, we thank every one who clicks on this site! Please be sure to join our free newsletter list so that we can keep you informed about upcoming wine country events and wine releases.

Long Island Wine Country. COM is affiliated with Wine Country Network, Inc, the publishers of Wine Country International magazine. Additional information and subscriptions may be ordered online at www.winecountrynetwork.com

With best regards,

Christopher J. Davies
Publisher and Co-Founder

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