Book & Bottle Lecture: Winemaking on the North Fork with Richard Olsen-Harbich at Suffolk County Historical Society

Join the Suffolk County Historical Society for a Book & Bottle Lecture with author Richard Olsen-Harbich on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 1 p.m. Olsen-Harbich, the North Fork’s longest-tenured winemaker, will discuss his recently published SUNY Press book on winemaking. Attendees will learn what makes the North Fork the perfect place for making wine. The lecture will include an exploration of the geological and ecological qualities of the North Fork environment and its deep-rooted agricultural history that led to the area’s production of high-quality, award-winning wines. A book sale and signing will follow the lecture, with the author selling his book for $20 each. The event is free for members, while non-members are required to pay $8. The fee includes refreshments. Registration is non-refundable and prepayment is required as space is limited. To reserve your spot, call 631-727-2881 X100 or reserve at Eventbrite for a small surcharge.