Duck Walk Vineyards & Winery - Water Mill, New York

Address:231 Montauk Highway
Water Mill, New York
Tel: (631) 726-7555

While the large majority of Long Island's vineyards are located on the North Fork, if you are looking for a vineyard near the Hamptons you won't be disappointed with South Fork's wineries. Despite its arguably inelegant name, Duck Walk Vineyard in Watermill is a 130-acre winery housed in a Normandy-style chateau. Founded in 1994, Duck Walk Vineyard claims a number of gold medal wines including Windmill Red, a 2004 Blueberry Port, and a 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2005 Annual Tasters Guild International Wine Judging awarded gold medals to Duck Walk's 2003 Pinot Grigio and 2002 Merlot Reserve; their 2003 Vidal Blanc Ice received a silver medal. Duck Walk's Pinot Grigio was described by New York Times as "virtually weightless," with a "fairly long finish." Duck Walk Vineyard is open daily for tours and complimentary tastings.

Duck Walk Vineyards was founded in 1994 by Dr.Herodotus "Dan" Damianos and his son, Alexander. The Normandy Chateau-style building in Water Mill, a true Hamptons landmark, became home to what has quickly evolved into one of the most well-known names in quality Long Island wines. Today, Duck Walk produces more than 25,000 cases of wine from 130 acres of vineyards and has been repeatedly recognized for excellence in national competitions.