We've grown since 1992! Lieb Vineyard now consists of 50 acres of premium quality vines.
Our 13 acres of Pinot Blanc grapes are the "elder statesmen" of our rootstock and date back to 1983. The original vines came from the Alsace region of France. A very special vineyard, the Pinot Blanc section located on Oregon Road in Cutchogue, LI, is considered the largest planting of this varietal in the Eastern US. Originally planted by Steve Mudd of Mudd Vineyards, it was maintained for many years by Sam McCullough, currently the vineyard manager at Lenz Winery. Since our purchase of the vineyard in 1992, we have strengthened the soil content and upgraded the pruning process. A decision was made to eliminate the usage of all herbicides - a unique strategy for this growing region, which to this day is in force in all portions of Lieb Vineyard.
In 1993 the remaining seven acres of our original holdings were planted with Merlot grapes.
We loved what we were doing, so in 1994 we bought 16 more acres and expanded our horizons. Chardonnay grapes were our major objective and we devoted 13 acres to this delicious varietal. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc vines were planted on the other three acres.
Lieb Vineyard's most recent addition consists of 14 acres purchased in 1999. Four acres each are earmarked for Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. To keep us on our toes we're also trying an acre of Malbec and an acre of Petit Verdot!
High quality vines, because the best grapes make the best wines. Attention to the details, because the art of winemaking traces the long journey for grapes-one by one-from vineyard to bottle. Absence of herbicides, because our vineyard practices environmentally "friendly" techniques. These are the themes at Lieb Vineyard.
For further information, please e-mail us at info@liebcellars.com.