Spend enough time in a vineyard and you start paying attention to things you might otherwise overlook. How quickly the fog lifts in the morning. Which direction the breeze is coming from. How cool the nights have been. Whether the rain came at exactly the right time—or exactly the wrong...

Some of our favorite days are the ones without much of a plan. You stop in for a glass of wine and end up staying for another. Friends settle around a table and lose track of time. The sun starts to dip, someone orders something else to share, and suddenly...

Rooted in the North Fork. Crafted with Purpose. For years, this vineyard has been shaped by the land, the people who care for it, and the community that has gathered here. As we began thinking about the years ahead, we kept coming back to a simple question: How do we...

The first grapes of the 2026 vintage are officially making their way from the vineyard to the winery! Harvest began this week with Chardonnay destined for sparkling wine, followed by Lagrein, which will become part of this year's Sparkling Rosé. Next up is Pinot Blanc, with picking scheduled to begin...

Over the years, we've learned that the most meaningful things don't happen overnight. Great wines take time and vines take years to mature. Relationships are built one visit, one conversation, and one shared bottle at a time. The same has been true for something we've been quietly working on behind...

Ask someone to describe a favorite bottle of wine, and they'll probably tell you what it tasted like. Ask them why they remember it, and you'll usually hear a story instead. Maybe it was opened to celebrate an engagement. Maybe it was shared around the dinner table with family. Maybe...

Some wines become more than just bottles on a shelf. They become part of a winery's identity. They mark milestones, celebrate special occasions, introduce guests to a region, and quietly become the wines people return to year after year. For us, those wines are Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, and Merlot. Guests...

Earth Day reminds us that great wine begins long before the grapes are harvested. It begins in the soil. It begins with farmers who care deeply for the land they steward. Here on the North Fork of Long Island, Oregon Road stands out as one of the region’s most vibrant...

As winter winds down on the North Fork, the vineyard is anything but quiet. This is when a lot of the foundational work happens—work that directly impacts how the vines grow and how the next vintage develops. Bud break is coming soon, but what we do now sets the stage...

Winter has truly settled in on the North Fork of Long Island, and while the vineyard may look quiet on the surface, this marks one of the most important—and demanding—times of the year for our team. Throughout the winter work in the vineyard never stops! Pruning: Setting the Stage for...

Winter vineyard pruning is a critical and often overlooked part of winemaking. This essential vineyard work lays the foundation for a healthy and productive growing season by carefully shaping the vines and managing their energy for the year ahead. While the tasting room may feel quieter and the vines appear...

As we wrap up our first full year as Rooted North (previously Suhru & Lieb Vineyards), we can’t help but take a step back and savor the moments that made 2025 so memorable. It’s been a year of growth, creativity, and community—one that brought exciting new wines, tasting room updates,...

When it comes to winemaking, yeast plays a surprisingly powerful role. These tiny microorganisms transform grape sugars into alcohol, creating the foundation of every wine we enjoy. But not all yeast is the same. Winemakers often choose between native (wild) and commercial (cultured) yeast strains—each offering distinct benefits. At Rooted...

November in the winery arrives like a deep exhale. After weeks of fast-moving harvest chaos—fruit arriving at all hours, tanks bubbling, bins stacked like a game of Tetris—there are two moments that feel almost sacred. First: the day the last fruit comes off the vine.Second: the day the final red...

September’s Rush Toward Ripeness October is more than halfway over, and it always carries a different rhythm than September. September is full-on—warmer weather pushes grape ripening forward, and every day feels urgent. We’re constantly balancing the decision of when to pick: harvesting early enough to preserve acidity and freshness, while...

At Rooted North (previously Suhru & Lieb Vineyards), every bottle tells a story. Nestled on Oregon Road in the heart of Long Island’s North Fork, our sustainable Long Island winery spans 54 acres of certified sustainable vineyards. This includes the largest contiguous plot of Pinot Blanc in the United States....

Harvest is officially in full swing here on the North Fork so we're coming to you with a North Fork Harvest Update! Our vineyard team has been busy, and the fruit for all four of our Méthode Champenoise sparklings: Pinot Blanc, Rosé, Reserve, and La Crescent. Thanks to a long...

As of mid-August, our vineyard is in excellent shape, setting the stage for what could be a standout vintage here on the North Fork. While the season began with a slow, cool spring, the vines have since caught up—building a full canopy, setting a healthy crop, and now moving steadily...

The vineyard is buzzing with life as we head deeper into summer, and we’re excited to share how the 2025 growing season is progressing. While the year began with a slower start than usual, July has brought a welcome shift—and with it, signs of a strong, healthy crop on the...

Planting a vineyard isn’t just about putting a grapevine in the ground and waiting for wine to appear—though wouldn’t that be nice? The truth is, growing a vineyard is a long-term relationship with the land, the climate, and the vines themselves. It’s equal parts science, art, and patience, with a...