A Guide to Types of Red Wine for Wine Tours on Long Island

April 16, 2010

If you are going on a wine tour in Long Island and want to know a little bit more about each wine you’ll be able to taste, read this guide of the 8 most common types of red wine and what kind of meal they are best paired with.

  • Shiraz: Usually has aromas and flavors of wild black fruit with black pepper spice and roasting meat. The fruit flavors are usually complimented by warm alcohol and tannins. Shiraz varieties are usually hearty, spice red wines.
  • Merlot: Usually as blackcherry, plum and hebal flavors. It’s easy to drink, making it the “introduction” wine for many new red-wine drinkers. It’s a great wine to drink with any meal.
  • Pinot Noir: The aromas are very fruity, containing cherry, strawberry and plum with notes of tea-leaf, damp earth and worn leather. It’s delicate and fresh with soft tannins and is great to drink with grilled salmon, chicken and lamb.
  • Zinfandel: This is a very versatile wine grape, which can make White Zinfandel, a blush wine, as well as rich, heavy red wines. It usually has a zesty flavor with berry and pepper and is best to drink with tomato-sauce pastas, pizza and grilled barbecued meat.
  • Cabernet Sauvignon: It’s a full-bodied wine that is often blended with Cabernet Franc and Merlot. It has notes of bell pepper, and some have vanilla. It’s best to drink with simply prepared red meat.
  • Barbera: This wine is similar to Merlot and like Merlot, is nice to drink with any meal. It has a silky texture with tastes of black cherry and plum.
  • Malbec: This wine is usually easy to drink that has flavors of plum, berry and spice. It’s great to drink with all kinds of meats and can be blended with other wines such as Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to make Bordeaux style wines.
  • Sangiovese: This is a medium-bodied wine that contains berry and plum flavors and is a lovely choice for Italian or Mediterranean-style meals.

These are only the red wines that wine tours in Long Island can offer you. Stay tuned next time for the variety of white wines that will graze your palette during your time at Long Island’s breathtaking Wine Country.

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Etiquette Tips to Follow on a Long Island Limo Wine Tour

April 12, 2010

Knowing the proper etiquette for a Long Island limo wine tour beforehand will enable you and your party to have plenty of fun without feeling nervous about doing something new.

If you’ve never been to a winery or on a Long Island limo wine tour before, it’s nice to know what to expect and the proper etiquette to display while tasting the many different wines the Long Island wineries have to offer. It’s common for many people to have questions about what is polite while inside a winery if they have never been to one or if they are not wine drinkers. Following these tips will prepare you for your Long Island wine tour to make sure you have plenty of fun without offending the local wine makers.

  • In a winery’s tasting room, white wines are generally tasted first, followed by red and then dessert wines. Usually, lighter-bodies wines precede fuller-bodied ones. Water and crackers are usually offered to cleanse the palate between each wine. You may also use the water to cleanse the glass when switching from whites to reds to dessert wine.
  • Proper wine tasting technique: Notice the color and clarity of each glass of wine. Swirl the wine in your glass by rotating your wrist. Smell the wine by placing your nose just over the tip of the wine glass. Notice the different aromas. Then finally, taste each wine carefully by rolling it over your tongue for a few seconds before you swallow. Savor each sip.
  • If the winery has a sheet of tasting notes make sure to read over and see if you notice any of the aromas or flavors listed.
  • Correct wine etiquette doesn’t require you to finish every glass. Wineries provide jars to dispose of excess wine. Don’t feel like you need to sample every wine offered, only taste what appeals to you.
  • If you request a second tasting of a particular wine, while on your Long Island limo wine tour, it’s an indication that you are interested in purchasing the wine. This means it’s pleasant to your palate and a fine quality of wine.

By knowing what to expect and following these tips before embarking on your Long Island limo wine tour, you will feel more comfortable with a new experience and know what to do to get the most out of your day. Five Towns Limo offers luxury limousine tours of the beautiful Long Island wine country, complete with gourmet lunches for your group.

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Tips For Parents For a Safe Prom in a NYC Limo

April 2, 2010

Taking a NYC limo to prom will ensure your teen has a magical evening that they will never forget.

Although prom is one of the most important night of your child’s high school life, it can be very stressful for parents considering the reputation prom nights have in the media. Many parents worry their children may be engaging in inappropriate behavior on their prom night. Here are some tips for parents to ensure their child and his or her friends will have a safe, fun prom.

  • Hire a NYC limo for your child’s prom group. This will ensure that your child gets to prom safely by avoiding kids piling in an inexperienced teen’s small car, being distracted and potentially getting into an accident. Your child will not hate you for being “overprotective,” they’ll be happy to be riding to prom in style. Don’t be afraid to ask about the NYC limo driver’s driving history to make sure your kid is in safe hands.
  • Make sure your child lets you know who they will be with all night, if possible get the phone numbers of the teen’s parents in case of an emergency. Get the addresses of any after-parties your child is planning to attend.
  • Find out who will be supervising the prom and after-parties. Speak directly with the parents supervising after-parties that are not hosted by the school. Some parents allow underage drinking, which is why it is important to express your concerns to them so you are all on the same page.
  • Consider volunteering to chaperon the prom after-party hosted by the school, to make sure there are enough responsible parents supervising.
  • Make sure your teen knows how to deal with difficult situations where they may be peer pressured into trying drugs or alcohol. Explain how to handle situations the correct way until your teen is comfortable and confident. Luckily, by hiring a NYC limo, you will eliminate the problem of your child getting into a car with someone who is under the influence.
  • Make sure your teen knows how to get a hold of you during the night and that they have a cell phone that’s fully charged in case of an emergency.
  • Wait up for your teen so you can talk to them about their night when they get home and make sure they are home okay. Let them know you are going to wait up, this will cut the chances of your teen engaging in drinking or drugs during the night because they know they will have to come home and talk to you.

By following these tips you will greatly increase the chances of your teen having a safe night and making the right decisions on prom night while still having a fun time. Hiring a NYC limo for your teen and their group of friends is easy, call (516) 374-2545 or go online to Five Towns Limo.

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