The pairing of wine and cheese has been practiced for centuries—in France, of course, but also in Britain. In both countries, it was recognized that cheese just seemed to bring out the best of the wine, and vice versa.

Turns out, it's all about chemistry. The astringency of wine is caused by a substance known as tannins, the acidity of which makes your mouth pucker. Cheese, on the other hand, is creamy and fatty and coats your mouth. Your mouth reacts pleasurably to the creamy coating at first, but then needs the wine to cut through it, cleansing your palate. Wine and cheese truly do complement each, causing you to crave the opposite whenever you consume one or the other.

National Wine Day is May 25.  Our real estate agents are here with seven wineries throughout Long Island that we think that you will love.

1. Vinizzo - 343 Sea Cliff Ave., Sea Cliff, NY11579
   The Izzo family combines modern science with old-world knowledge at Vinizzo to produce some of the finest wines found in the Long Island area. Each wine is aged to perfection and tells its own unique story as you uncork for a quiet dinner at home or a celebration with friends. While you're searching for the perfect Sea Cliff homes for sale, visit Vinizzo, and taste what makes this winery an essential part of the Sea Cliff community.
   
   

There's no doubt Long Island is an exciting place to live. If you're a wine enthusiast moving to one of our communities, all the better. Throughout the Long Island real estate area, you'll find plenty of places to relax with a glass of your favorite Bordeaux or chardonnay. Our real estate agents compiled a list of five favorite vineyards and wineries so you can get a "taste" of what it means to live here.

1. Vinizzo - 343 Sea Cliff Ave., Sea Cliff
   Producing quality wine is part of the Izzo family tradition, and at Vinizzo, you'll experience the results of generations-old knowledge of winemaking perfected through modern techniques. Each vintage is a unique presentation of flavor and history, delighting the palate and warming the heart. While you're looking at Sea Cliff homes for sale, make some time to visit Vinizzo, and taste what makes this winery so unique.