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In the past 25 years Long Island's wine industry has proven fruitful beyond expectations. While a little over a quarter of a century ago, Long Island's wine country occupied a paltry 17 acres of land, today vintners have planted an astounding 4,000 acres of vines. Of the region's 60 wineries, over 30 produce world-class wines (earning coveted gold, silver, and bronze medals). With a wine list almost as long as the Island itself, the region's wide mélange of red and white varietals include all the greats: Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc; and countless others. The nearly 30 wineries concentrated on Long Island's North Fork are open to the public, and it is no wonder that every year nearly half a million travelers make palate pilgrimages to Long Island for tours and tastings.
North Fork Wineries on Long Island, New York
Clustered along Route 48 and Route 25 on Long Island's North Fork, each winery offers its own unique ambience and expertly-fermented flavors.
In Cutchogue, Castello di Borghese is the oldest winery on Long Island's, having brought a little bit of France to “the Island” in 1974.
A bit further out, on Route 25, past Peconic, Pindar Vineyards lays claim to being the largest winery on Long Island's, producing and having available for tasting,16 varietals. Tours show the entire process from the vineyard to the glass.
South Fork Wineries on Long Island, New York
Weekend visitors to the Hamptons will not have to deal with driving all the way back from the North Fork after a serious wine tasting. Just past Southampton, in Watermill is the Duck Walk Vineyard. That Normandy-style castle is not the weekend retreat of a Wall Street Golden Parachutist – it's the winery. Stop by for a tour and complimentary tastings.
Five miles down the road, past Bridgehampton is a little bit of Italy in the Wolffer Estate. This winery, situated in the quaint village of Sagaponack is where German winemakers produce some of Long Island's exclusive wines.
Wineries in Long Island, the Hamptons, Montauk, Fire Island
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