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The Journal

The Wine & Spirits Journal

Guides, pairings and honest picks from the team that stocks the shelves at our Commack store, with every bottle a tap away for same-day or next-day delivery.

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Wine and Spirits Essentials

What Has More Calories: Beer Or Wine?

Introduction to Caloric Content in Beverages Understanding the Basics The world of alcoholic beverages is vast and varied, encompassing everything

By the LIWS Team·September 10, 2024
Local Wine Highlights

What Is Table Wine?

Unveiling Table Wine Defining Table Wine Table wine, a term often encountered but rarely scrutinized, represents an essential category in

By the LIWS Team·September 9, 2024
Wine Selection Guides

How to Chill Wine Fast?

Introduction to Quick Wine Chilling Why Chill Wine Chilling wine is not merely a matter of preference; it’s a science

By the LIWS Team·September 6, 2024
Local Wine Highlights

What Is Fortified Wine?

Introduction to Fortified Wine Definition and Overview Fortified wine, a delightful intersection of tradition and craftsmanship, is a wine that

By the LIWS Team·September 5, 2024
Wine Education and Tasting Events

Ordering Alcohol Online: What You Need to Know

Welcome to the World of Online Alcohol Shopping Introduction to Long Island Wine & Spirit Merchant Long Island Wine &

By the LIWS Team·September 4, 2024
Wine and Spirits Essentials

How Many Servings In A Bottle Of Wine?

Unlocking the Secrets of Wine Servings Defining a Standard Wine Pour A standard wine pour, often regarded as a crucial

By the LIWS Team·August 31, 2024
Alcohol Delivery Insights

Top 5 Whiskey Brands to Try in 2024

Introduction The Resurgence of Whiskey Whiskey, a beloved spirit with a rich heritage, is experiencing a remarkable resurgence. This renaissance

By the LIWS Team·August 30, 2024
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Our journal is where the Long Island Wine & Spirit Merchant team shares what we tell customers across the counter every day: which bottle fits the meal, the budget and the moment. You will find wine selection guides, food pairings, local and regional picks, cocktail recipes and gift ideas, written in plain language by people who taste these wines for a living.

Everything we recommend is a bottle you can buy from us, with same-day or next-day delivery across Nassau and Suffolk, free curbside pickup in Commack, and shipping to the states where it is legal, confirmed at checkout. Not sure where to start? Take our wine taste quiz or browse all wine.

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