Rumors have been flying around the North Fork for a couple weeks, but today Lieb Cellars and Premium Wine Cellars made it official in a press release: Today, Lieb Cellars and Premium Wine Group (PWG) announced the merger of the two companies. Established in 1992 and 2000 respectively, these important North Fork wine companies are combining and recapitalizing to ensure continued growth. Russell Hearn, Director of Winemaking and Production,said: “We are using the collective, and considerable, talents of our team to continue developing award-winning, estate-produced wines and other products and services.” The combined companies have received substantial funding through their…