LIWC Blanc & Franc Summit

Hosted By: Long Island Wine Country
Event Date: Friday, November 14th, 2025
Event Time: 4:30 PM
Learn more about this event
Email: info@liwines.com

Celebrate Long Island’s signature varietals—Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc—at an immersive evening featuring an expert panel conversation and a curated tasting from leading LIWC producers. Hosted at RG|NY (Riverhead, NY), the Summit brings together winemakers, wine lovers, and trade to explore what makes our cool-climate, maritime wines so distinct.

Schedule

  • 4:30 PM — VIP Access: Early access with a welcome glass of wine and exclusive library wine pours, plus preferred reserved seating for the panel.

  • 5:30 PM — Panel Discussion: Hear from winemakers and experts on what defines Long Island’s cool-climate expressions. (GA entry begins here.)

  • 6:30 PM — Tasting: Explore wines from 20+ LIWC member wineries in one place.

Panelists

  • Roman Roth — Partner & Winemaker, Wölffer Estate Vineyard

  • Vanessa Price — Resident Sommelier, NBC’s TODAY Show; Author, Big Macs & Burgundy.

More panelists and moderator to be announced soon!

Tickets

  • VIP $125: Early access, reserved panel seating, welcome wine glass, exclusive library pours, panel, and tasting.

  • GA $90: Panel discussion and walk-around tasting starting at 6:30 PM.

21+ only. Limited VIP seating; advance purchase recommended.