Where To Wine
A roundup of vineyard happenings on the East End. Email peggy@indyeastend.com by Thursday 9 AM if you have an event suggestion for our guide.
Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard
Small Town Gig plays from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, followed by The Wild Honey from 2 to 6 PM on Saturday, June 23. On Sunday, June 24, it’s Anthem from 2 to 6 PM. For more events, check out www.baitinghollowfarmvineyard.com.
Clovis Point Vineyard and Winery
There will be live music with Todd Grossman on Friday, June 22, from 6 to 9 PM. Call ahead to reserve a table.
The vineyard’s annual Paella Cookout will be held Saturday, July 28. The event will run from 2 to 6 PM, and pricing is yet to be determined. Reservations are suggested as tickets sell quickly. Stay tuned and visit www.clovispointwines.com for more information.
Diliberto Winery
Grab a slice and glass of wine at the Wine Café this Saturday, June 23. The café is offering a $35 pizza special that includes two glasses of wine. For more information, visit www.dilibertowinery.com.
Jason’s Vineyard
Enjoy live music with Garrett and Tamara from 5:30 to 8:30 PM on Friday, June 22. April Rain plays Saturday, June 23, from 1:30 to 5:30 PM, and during the same times on Sunday, June 24, it’s George Barry. For more vineyard news, go to www.jasonsvineyard.com.
Lieb Cellars
The winery will host a Summer Solstice party on Saturday, June 23, from 6 to 8 PM. The party will feature live salsa music by Son Milanes. For purchase, food by North Fork Food Truck and artisanal ice cream sandwiches by Hampton Chocolate company are available. Tickets are $15 per person and include a glass of wine. For more information, visit www.liebcellars.com.
Martha Clara Vineyards
Wine Down Wednesdays begin June 27, featuring live music and a local food truck on site from 6 to 9 PM. A Paint and Sip Party, with Wine of a Kind artist Maggie Carine, will also be held on June 27, from 6:45 to 8:30 PM. The class includes two wine glasses to paint, and one to drink. Tickets are between $35 and $40. For more information, visit www.marthaclaravineyards.com.
Palmer Vineyards
Alberto Bengolea will perform on Friday, June 22, from 4 to 8 PM. Food truck, Elegant Eats, drops by on Saturday, June 23. Bottles of Sauvignon Blanc are on sale — 30 percent off — in the tasting room from June 21 to 30. Drink up, my friends!
Rosé all day at the Summer Rosé and Bubbly Fest on Saturday, July 28. It will feature music, over 25 wineries, specialty foods, and light hors d’oeuvres. There will be two sessions — 12 to 3 PM and 4 to 7 PM. Tickets run $55 to $115. To purchase tickets, go to www.palmervineyards.com.
Pindar Vineyards
Enjoy a complimentary glass of blush with a paid tasting flight throughout the month of June and Summer Sangria with Sweet Scarlett at $8 per 16-ounce cup through September. Sahara plays from 1 to 5 PM on Saturday, June 23. Jen Kane takes the stage in the field, Sunday, June 24, at the same time. Don’t forget to visit the food truck.
Also on Sunday, the winery will host the 48th Annual Cutchogue Lions Club Car Show from 9 AM to 4 PM. Admission is $5. There will be no charge for children under 12. For more information, visit www.cutchoguelionsclub.com.
Wölffer Estate
Enjoy Twilight Thursdays as Julie Bluestone plays the vineyard Thursday night, June 21. Savor wines by the glass, as well as cheese and charcuterie plates.
Bring a blanket and kick back Friday and Saturday as Clinton Curtis and Black and Sparrow take the stage Saturday, June 23, and Sunday, June 24, respectively. Wrap sandwiches will also be available for purchase.
Looking ahead to next month, the James Beard Foundation’s Chefs and Champagne event will be held on July 28. It will include a VIP reception and after party, tastings from over 40 chefs, and Wölffer wines. Padma Lakshmi, co-host of Bravo TV’s “Top Chef” will be the guest of honor. For tickets, visit www.wolffer.com.