If you are a year round resident of Southold and Riverhead townships, then Shinn Estate Vineyards in Mattituck has a tasting offer for you.

Starting January 14, Shinn Estate Vineyards will be “Drinking With The Locals” by giving back to those who support their local businesses by offer complimentary tastings to all of the locals from Riverhead and Southold towns.  The locals can taste once each month through April 1.

During the Winter Months of January February and March, each resident who participates in the complimentary tasting will also be offered a brief, fun quiz about local trivia.  All correct entries will be entered into a monthly drawing for a magnum of Shinn Estate Merlot.  And at the end of the season there will be a grand drawing for a case of Shinn Estate Merlot.

This contest has me wishing our summer home in baiting hollow was year round.

If you are a resident of Southold or Riverhead Townships, make sure to visit Shinn Estate Vineyards after January 14th, it really is a no loose situation.