Event Highlights
A Benefit Dinner Worth Clearing Your Sunday For
A multi-course benefit dinner with curated wine pairings at Enology Wine Bar in Saint James, NY. Sunday, September 20 at 5 p.m. Call 631-232-1400 to reserve.
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Notes from the Cellar
Winemaker spotlights, tasting recaps, pairing notes, and the stories behind the room. The craft, connection, and purpose behind every pour.
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Wine Education
Old World vs. New World Wine, Explained
What Old World and New World actually mean on a wine list, how the same grape changes across them, and how to use the split to order better. From Enology in Saint James, NY.
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Three Stories About Us in Long Island Wave
Long Island Wave published three pieces on Enology Wine Bar & Bistro in Saint James: the wine program, the August summer wines class, and the September benefit dinner.
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The Front Patio, and How to Get a Table on It
Enology's front patio is open through the warm months, weather permitting, with the full menu and wine list. Here is how seating works and how to ask for a table outside.
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What the Letters on Our Wine List Mean
The S, O, B and V beside bottles on the Enology cellar list stand for sustainable, organic, biodynamic and vegan. Here is what each one actually certifies, and what it does not.
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Bordeaux, Explained: Left Bank, Right Bank, and the Blend
A plain-English guide to Bordeaux: why it blends, what Left Bank and Right Bank mean, and how the grapes express themselves. From Enology in Saint James, NY.
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Getting to Know Pinot Noir Before Our September Class
What makes Pinot Noir special: its range at the table, its elegant fruit, and how it shifts from Burgundy to the Willamette Valley. A primer from Enology.
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Your Guide to Fall Wine Classes in Saint James
The fall lineup of wine tasting classes at Enology in Saint James, NY: Summer Wines, Pinot Noir, and Bordeaux. Dates, themes, and how to reserve a seat.
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An Evening at Enology: What a Wine-First Restaurant Means
What to expect from an evening at Enology, the wine-first restaurant in Saint James, NY: curated pours, small plates, and unhurried hospitality.
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Summer Nights at Enology: Your July Lineup
Summer evenings at Enology Wine Bar & Bistro in Saint James, NY: live music nights, wine tasting classes, Happy Hour, and trivia all July long.
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How to Order Small Plates Like a Regular
A field guide to ordering small plates at Enology in Saint James, NY: how many to get, what to start with, and the plates our regulars never skip.
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Farm to Glass: Why Local Sourcing Is the Whole Point
How Enology Wine Bar & Bistro in Saint James, NY builds its menu farm-to-table: local family farms, local fish, and small plates with a story behind them.
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Wine Bar or Restaurant? At Enology, the Answer Is Yes
Is Enology a wine bar or a restaurant? Both, by design. How the wine bar and bistro in Saint James, NY blends a serious cellar with a serious kitchen.
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Live Music and a Glass of Wine: North Shore Evenings
Live music nights at Enology Wine Bar & Bistro in Saint James, NY: unhurried sets, curated pours, and evenings worth lingering for on the North Shore.
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Long Island in a Glass: The North Fork on Our List
The North Fork and Long Island wines pouring at Enology Wine Bar in Saint James, from Paumanok and Lieb Cellars to McCall and Sparkling Pointe.
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What Actually Happens at a Wine Tasting Class
Curious about wine tasting classes on Long Island? Inside an Enology class in Saint James, NY: six themed wines, a guided evening, and zero pretension.
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How We Guide You Through the Cellar List
How the team at Enology Wine Bar in Saint James, NY helps you navigate the Cellar List, from a first glass to a bottle worth saving.
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How to Host a Private Event at a Wine Bar
Planning a private event in Saint James, NY? Enology hosts wine tastings, corporate dinners, showers, and celebrations, from intimate groups to full buyouts.
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Small Plates and Great Pairings: Chef Albert Meets the Cellar
Wine pairing ideas from Enology Wine Bar in Saint James, matching Chef Albert's small plates with bottles and glasses from the Cellar List.
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The Smart Way to Do Happy Hour in Saint James
Happy Hour at Enology in Saint James, NY: Tuesday through Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m., bar seats only, with reduced pricing on plates, wine, beer, and cocktails.
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Inside Our Wine Classes at Enology
What to expect at a wine class at Enology Wine Bar in Saint James, NY, from guided flights to the Saturday Cabernet session, no experience required.
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Date Night in Saint James: An Evening Built for Two
Why Enology Wine Bar & Bistro is the date night restaurant of choice in Saint James, NY: shared plates, guided pours, and a room made for conversation.
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Girls' Night Out on Long Island, Elevated
Planning a girls' night out on Long Island? Why the group table at Enology in Saint James, NY beats the loud bar: shared plates, great pours, real conversation.
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Start with Sparkling: Bubbles by the Glass at Enology
Why a glass of sparkling is the best way to begin at Enology Wine Bar in Saint James, from Cava and Prosecco to Champagne and North Fork rose.
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Gifts for the Wine Lover Who Has Everything
Gift ideas for wine lovers on Long Island: digital gift cards, wine tasting classes, and evenings at Enology in Saint James, NY they will actually remember.
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Bold and Big: The Reds Worth Lingering Over
A guide to the bold red wines at Enology Wine Bar in Saint James, NY, from Barolo and Brunello to Napa Cabernet, and the plates that match them.
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Where to Celebrate a Birthday Dinner on Long Island
Planning a birthday dinner on Long Island? Why a wine-first table at Enology in Saint James, NY beats the usual, for two guests or a private celebration.
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An Evening in Saint James: How to Do Our Town Right
Looking for things to do in Saint James, NY? A local evening itinerary from the team at Enology: historic charm, a slow walk, and a wine-first dinner.
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Uncorking the Story of Enology
A conversation with founder Jimmy Kilimitzoglou on heritage, design, and the wines that earn a place on the Enology list in Saint James, NY.
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How to Order Wine Without Overthinking It
Ordering wine at a wine bar does not require expertise. A no-stress guide from Enology in Saint James, NY: what to say, what to ask, and what to skip.
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The Most Romantic Table on the North Shore
Looking for a romantic restaurant on Long Island? Why the candlelit, wine-first room at Enology in Saint James, NY sets the standard for a night for two.
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Highlights from the Winter Tasting Class 2025
A recap of our December Winter Tasting Class at Enology in Saint James, NY: the wines we poured, the pairings, and resources to keep exploring at home.
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The Human Element of Hospitality
How Enology Wine Bar & Bistro in Saint James, NY approaches service: intentional, attentive, and personal, the human element that completes every visit.
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