New York

North Fork of Long Island

Merlot

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Franc

Malbec

Petit Verdot

Deep cherry red with some rim variation, this Bordeaux blend exhibits a bouquet of dark cherry, blackberry, smoke, dark chocolate, and umami. Aged 16 months in Hungarian oak barrels to exhibit a concentration of lush fruit, hints of earth, and a smooth, complex finish. Cellar worthy up to 15 years.

Lieb Vineyards Estate Meritage

United States

Suhru & Lieb Vineyards

Lieb Vineyards Estate Riesling

Sauvignon Blanc

Teroldego

Shiraz

Ember

Dry Riesling

LaCrescent

Lieb Vineyards Estate Petit Verdot

Lieb Vineyards Estate Sparkling Pinot Blanc

Lieb Vineyards Estate Cabernet Franc

Lieb Vineyards Estate Sparkling Rosé

Lieb Vineyards Estate Teroldego-Lagrein

Lieb Vineyards Estate Pinot Blanc

Rose

NV Brut

Pinot Grigio

Lieb Estate Chardonnay

Lieb Estate Sauvignon Blanc

Lieb Estate Merlot

Known for their signature dry, clean and fruit-forward style, Suhru & Lieb Vineyards offers a portfolio of estate-grown, still and sparkling wines made by Long Island veteran winemaker Russell Hearn. Enjoy a glass or a tasting while overlooking rolling farmland and our beautiful vineyards, tucked away on Oregon Road, one of the most picturesque locations on the East End!

We are proud to have 54-acres of certified sustainable vines, including the largest contiguous plot of Pinot Blanc in the United States. Suhru & Lieb Vineyards produces two labels. Suhru Wines, focuses on lesser known grape varietals and lesser known winemaking styles. Lieb Cellars, is known for the classic vitis vinifera grape varieties and elegant sparkling wines; think Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, as well as Bordeaux style red wines including Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and a full-bodied red blend.

Chardonnay

La Crescent

Lagrein

Muscat

Pinot Blanc

Pinot Gris

Pinot Noir

Riesling

Brad developed a love of wine and the art of winemaking after meeting his now wife, Shelby Hearn Ulrich in 2018. After a successful career as a high school history teacher, Brad pursued a harvest internship at Premium Wine Group in Mattituck, NY in the Fall of 2019 and quickly realized his passion and natural aptitude for winemaking.

Brad has been working at Premium Wine Group as part of the production team ever since. At the end of 2021 he was promoted to Cellar Master and now manages the cellar and cellar team.

After several years of working under Russell on Suhru wines, he stepped into the Assistant Winemaker role at Suhru Wines in the Spring of 2022 and is exited to be a part of this family business, working alongside his father-in-law Russell and sister-in-law Kylie in the winery as well as his wife Shelby and mother-in-law Sue. Brad looks forward to the release of his first wine under the Suhru Wines label, a new addition to the Suhru portfolio, to be released Spring of 2023. 

Brad Ulrich

Russell has made extensive contributions to the New York wine industry over the past three decades with his wines garnering extensive critical acclaim and industry wide respect. His innovative winemaking style has influenced the quality of many wineries in our region, none more so than Pellegrini Vineyards, Lieb Cellars and Suhru Wines.

Australian born, he grew up around wine as his mother was in the business. Russell started his career in Western Australia and has taken his training with him throughout his journey with experience gained working in New Zealand, France, and regions across the USA. Russell founded Premium Wine Group a custom crush facility in 2000, encouraging small, fine quality wine producers like Suhru Wines to flourish.

As the winemaker at Suhru & Lieb Vineyards, Russell brings his knowledge, decades of experience, and long standing relationships to the table as he crafts fruit forward, age-worthy red wines, delicate sparkling, and bright, crisp whites and rosés.

Russell Hearn

White

Dry and delicate with vibrant floral and peach notes. Only 200 cases produced.

White Blend

"Lively fruitiness with rich tropical notes of passionfruit, mango, and papaya on the nose. Tropical notes continue to flow on the pallet with rich passionfruit leading the way with hints of kumquat, a touch of lemon and a light hint of grassiness.

This classic expression of a cool climate Cabernet Franc has a vibrant magenta hue, with brambly red fruit notes of wild strawberry, raspberry, and a hint of cola. Flavors continue onto the palate with hints of dried herbs—oregano and tarragon.  Soft, lush tannins finish off this medium to full bodied expression of Cabernet Franc with fresh acidity making this is a very food friendly wine.

An enticing rich purple, this lesser known Northern Italian varietal (best known as the nephew of an old French variety that was the parent of Syrah) is a rarity on the North Fork. This unique red wine has bright fruit aromas that abound from the glass. The pallet has rich red fruit notes of pommegranet and a hint of vanilla of the finish. Teroldegos soft tannins and bright acidity make this an extremely food friendly wine.

Bursting with red fruit and cranberry along with hints of spice box, it's silky smooth tannins were enhanced from the oak aging, defining this wine with hints of vanilla.

Red Blend

This red blend of five varietals—Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Teroldego—was chosen to express the best that the 2021 vintage had to offer. 

This classic old-world style red is a beautiful representation of North Fork Merlot. The staple of Long Island Wine Country, Merlot is wonderfully well suited to our cool, maritime climate with consistent ripening and excellent aging potential.

Wonderful tangerine aromas jump from the glass with zippy aromatics with hints of lemon zest. The tangerine flows onto the palate with a hint of lime juice on the finish. Crisp acidity balanced with a delicate balance of sweetness and acidity make the finish linger on and on. 

A refreshing, bright, approachable wine with dynamic fruit notes, a big burst of flavor and vibrant fruit notes. This easy drinking white is light bodied with a soft, refreshing finish and a touch of sweetness.

Produced in very limited quantities and only a few times per decade, this rare red is rich, grippy and complex with flavors of blackberry, clove and sweet tobacco. Best when tasted with aged or smoked cheeses. Aged 10 months in Hungarian oak. Cellar for up to 10 years.

Sparkling

Our Traditional Method sparkling wine is made from 100% Pinot Blanc grapes and, on average, ages 22 months before being disgorged in small lots to guarantee a crisp, fresh wine. This brut sparkler boasts a nose of green apple and pear, accented by hints of citrus, honey, and yeast. The palate comes alive with delicate, refreshing, tiny bubbles.

With violets, raspberry, sweet tobacco and black pepper on the nose, this Cabernet Franc displays juicy blackberry and currant nuances, which carry the wine into its dry, peppery finish. Cabernet Franc is quickly becoming a signature varietal of the North Fork of Long Island, and this wine is a standout among its neighbors. Aged for 10 months in Hungarian oak.

Rosé

Made with 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay, this tasty sparkler boasts delicate bubbles, zesty acidity and notes of spicy raspberry, and peach. Dry and refreshing. Only 500 cases produced.



Teroldego Blend

A unique blend of varietals typically grown in Northern Italy, this wine is deep dark purple in color and boasts notes of blackberry and grilled plum. Decant to open up its aromas.

Our Signature Wine is produced from some of the oldest vines on the North Fork (circa 1983). Fermented entirely in stainless steel tanks, this wine is vibrant and crisp with notes of lemongrass, rose petals, and sugared lemon peels. After a finish of star fruit and green apple, there is a touch of sea spray.



Cabernet Franc Blend

A delicate Provencal style rosé with pink grapefruit zest on the nose, this Cabernet Franc based rosé has vibrant acidity.


Brut

Made using the traditional méthode champenoise style, this lively sparkling wine comprised of 85% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Noir has a delicate stream of bubbles, a golden color, and a fine mousse. Hints of fuji pear and brioche mingle on the nose, giving way to notes of honey crisp apples and graham crackers on the palate with a hint of creamy richness and a crisp, cleansing finish.

Merlot Blend

This refreshing Italian-style Pinto Grigio is crisp, dry, & easy sipping! It’s delicate fruit aromas and bright acidity make this Pinot Grigio a beautiful compliment to the local produce and seafood native to the North Fork of Long Island. 

Crisp, and dry with just a touch of buttery richness on the finish, this partially barrel fermented Chardonnay, is the perfect balance of Old & New World wines!

A new release and an award-winner, we are thrilled to re-introduce our estate Sauvignon Blanc; a rich, decadent wine that pairs exceptionally with a meal! This wine spent 5 months on ” sur-lie” and developed a little brioche character. 2023 was an excellent harvest for this white wine which is why we have reintroduced it after an 8 year hiatus.

A beautiful red wine with soft fruit notes, a rich flavor and a smooth finish—this is a red wine to pair with a meal and impress your friends! Aged for 10 months in Hungarian oak barrels, our Merlot shows a deep garnet color. While delicious to drink now, it will age well for many years to come.

New York

Suhru & Lieb Vineyards

2020

2019

Lieb Vineyards Estate Meritage

North Fork of Long Island

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