Lieb Cellars produces two wine product lines: a "Reserve" line of cellar-worthy, award-winning wines, and a "Bridge Lane" line of highly acclaimed, great value wines. In addition, we have small amounts of "Rare and Specialty WInes, which include limited production wines and special project wines that are only available online and at the winery.
THE BRIDGE LANE WINES
Our exciting new line is “Bridge Lane”, named after the road on the
eastern boundary of our vineyards. Bridge Lane wines offer New World
style. Approachable clean and smooth, they offer great value and
youthful fashion. We produce Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and a
dry Rose’ under the Bridge Lane label. And Now Available… Bridge Lane
Bubbly! A methode champenoise sparkler, using traditional Chardonnay
and Pinot Noir grapes!
BRIDGE LANE ROSE
2006 Vintage - 260 Cases
RETAIL PRICE — $14/BOTTLE
Our smallest but best vintage to date, the 2006 Rose is a blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Syrah. Bold aromas of ripe strawberries and watermelon are followed by delicate floral nuances and a hint of ruby red grapefruit and honeydew melon. This rose is once again done in the French style, meaning it consists of crisp, light, and dry, fruit forward flavors. This quintessential summer wine is perfect for barbecue, cold salads, chicken, or any light fare.
BRIDGE LANE CHARDONNAY
2005 Vintage — 1000 Cases
RETAIL PRICE — $14/BOTTLE
A blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Blanc, this wine has been fermented entirely in stainless steel tanks to emphasize the rich fruit characteristics and is a refreshing alternative to the buttery California style of heavily oak-aged Chardonnays. Our stainless Chard offers distinct aromas of tropical fruits and green apple followed by well-balanced acidity. This wine is extremely versatile, and with its light body and fresh finish it can be served as an aperitif or with dishes ranging from chicken to gazpacho.
BRIDGE LANE CABERNET FRANC
NV — 800 CASES
RETAIL PRICE — $16/BOTTLE
Our newest addition to the Bridge Lane label is this light, quaffable, Chinon-style Cab Franc. Released June of 2007, this wine has quickly become one of our hottest sellers. On the nose bing cherry, blueberry, and cinnamon are accented by hints of sweet peppers. A soft mid-palate leads to a smooth finish with subtle notes of spiced vanilla. This is a great red wine match for spicy foods. Try it with barbecue, Mexican, Thai, or any spicy marinades.
BRIDGE LANE MERLOT
2004 Vintage — 800 CASES
RETAIL PRICE — $16/BOTTLE
Our Bridge Lane Merlot is a soft, medium-bodied wine, a bit less complex and more fruit focused than our Reserve Merlot. It is blended with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon and has been aged in French oak for 8 months. It exhibits dark fruit aromas of blackberry, plum, and raspberry while a round mouth feel along with subtle tannins create a smooth finish. This is a great everyday Merlot for everything from grilled meats to pizza or pasta.
THE RESERVE WINES
Lieb Cellars Reserve wines offer Old World elegance and complexity, with pure expression of the grape
varietal and vineyard terroir. Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, and
Cabernet Franc wines are produced annually. These award-winning wines
have long-term aging potential and are served at many of the finest
restaurants in New York City and surrounds
RESERVE PINOT BLANC
2006 Vintage — 1,940 cases
RETAIL PRICE — $19/BOTTLE
Our Signature Wine is produced from some of the oldest vines on the North Fork (circa 1982). Showing a soft straw color this Pinot Blanc exhibits great varietal character. Initial scents of nectarine, pear, and citrus fruits give way to hints of honey and chalk. On the palate this medium-bodied, bold Pinot Blanc is refreshingly crisp with a clean, lingering finish. With a great balance of bright fruit and vibrant acidity this mouth-watering wine is a perfect match for sushi, oysters, and other fresh local seafood.
RESERVE CHARDONNAY
2005 Vintage — 900 Cases
RETAIL PRICE — $19/BOTTLE
Tank fermented and finished in French oak for 6 months, this Chardonnay opens with subtle aromas of pear and baked apple that quickly develop into lush nutty lees characters. The palate is rich and creamy with mouth filling butterscotch and almond notes. Undertones of caramel and coconut linger creating a velvety impression with a long, round finish. A great wine for autumn as an ideal compliment to your Thanksgiving table. Also pair with poultry, corn on the cob, lobster, or dishes featuring heavy cream sauces.
RESERVE CABERNET FRANC
2004 Vintage — 260 Cases
RETAIL PRICE — $24/BOTTLE
As Cabernet Franc gains recognition as a varietal ideally suited for the North Fork wine region of Long Island, we have just released our third vintage of this wine. Blended with a touch of Merlot and Petit Verdot and aged 10 months in French oak, our Cab Franc displays classic aromas of cherry, plum, violets, and pomegranate, supported by spiced earthiness, black pepper, and forest floor. Soft tannins and mid-palate mouth-watering fruit make for an ideal summer red that also pairs well with duck or other game birds, blackened or on the grill.
RESERVE MERLOT
2003 Vintage — 850 Cases
RETAIL PRICE — $24/BOTTLE
We’ve been producing our elegant reserve Merlot since 1997. The 2003 vintage continues our style with first press juice and 15 months of barrel age in French oak. Hints of tobacco, cedar, and spice are followed by undertones of dark fruits. The mid-palate is ripe and creamy, and the finish has lingering dark currant flavors and tannins that will soften with age. Try this wine with soft bloomy-rind cheeses such as brie, or with beef or lamb dishes.