Our festivities continue on Facebook every month with our special Fan of the Month contest. This month we had a winner early. William Privitar had the most recommendations to our page and took home the grand prize of two bottles of Spice Wine and a Crockpot to help warm them up! Stay connected to our […]
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Fall Wine Pairing
The leaves are falling and that means that cool weather is in the air. As the days get shorter, now is the time to start planning your meal and the drinks that will complement it. If you enjoy fine wine, pairing is essential to completing the experience. As separate entities, a meal and wine have […]
Spice Wine
Spice wine is always a big hit this time of year. May it be the warmth of the glass on a cool night or the scent of spices filling the air, it is definitely an essential in many homes. As much as we think we’ve perfected our Spice Wine recipe, if you’re feeling adventurous and […]
Pumpkin Ale
Often released as a fall seasonal, Pumpkin Ales are quite varied. Some brewers opt to add hand-cut pumpkins and drop them in the mash, while others use puree or pumpkin flavoring. These beers also tend to be spiced with pumpkin pie spices, like: ground ginger, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, and allspice. Pumpkin Ales are typically mild, […]
Top 10 Public Domain Horror Movies – Watch Now On Your Computer
As it is Halloween, we would be remiss not to include a list of horror movies that you can watch online. For the sake of others on the site – be sure to let us know of any public domain movies you know of that people might also enjoy. Happy Halloween from the List Universe! […]
Summer Fun at Osprey’s Dominion
The summer may be coming close to an end but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! We have tons of fun to offer you for your weekends here. Southbound will be with us Sunday, September 18th from 1:30-5:30 pm, and Joe Hampton / Kingpins on September 24th. Live music with great wine and […]
Osprey’s Extending Its Wings
Suffolk County Road 48 – better known as Middle Road – is one of the two main jaunts reaching out to the eastern end of Long Island’s North Fork. It was originally used to transport corn and pumpkins, and was a major trade route in the 17th century, before a great hurricane cut a great […]
2010 Flight Edelzwicker
The Alsace region of France is known for producing some of the world’s finest white wines. Noted for outstanding dry Rieslings and flavorful Gewurztraminers, the region is similar in climate to Long Island’s North Fork. Edelzwicker means noble blend and pays homage to the great wines of Alsace. Osprey’s Edelzweicker is a heavy Pinot Gris […]
Wine Trivia For Your Next Tasting Party
Prior to the Civil War, Ohio was considered America’s most important wine producing state. The art of wine making is believed to have been originated by the Mesopotamians around 6000 B.C. A case of wine holds 12 bottles. The use of cork as a seal for wine bottle dates back to the late 17th century […]
The Tricks to Tasting Fine Wine
Wine, especially that for which you have paid a premium, is worth more than a quick swallow. So perhaps this section should be entitled ‘Wine Appreciation’, because there is a lot more to judging the quality of a wine than just tasting it. Predominantly it involves smell, using that organ which protrudes from the front […]