Best Wineries on Long Island: North Fork & Beyond

Explore Long Island wineries with our 2025 guide highlighting the North Fork’s maritime charm and the South Fork’s Hamptons allure. From the rolling vineyards of Cutchogue to the coastal estates of Sagaponack, this guide showcases award-winning wines, diverse tasting-room styles, and seasonal events that matter to Nassau County, NY, and Suffolk residents. Whether you’re planning a day trip from Garden City or a weekend getaway in Riverhead, learn why Long Island wine tasting is more than a trend—it’s a community experience. Subscribe to our newsletter or visit our events page for up-to-date harvest festivals, live music nights, and reservation openings.

Featured Wineries

1. Bedell Cellars – Cutchogue

Known for estate-focused Chardonnay and Merlot, Bedell Cellars offers a modern tasting room set in historic stone buildings. Visitors often enjoy romantic outdoor seating overlooking vineyards and seasonal live music weekends. Plan for self-guided walks, group tours of the barrel cellar, and special harvest dinners. Cutchogue’s proximity to the Long Island Sound makes it a picturesque first stop on any North Fork itinerary.

2. Pindar Vineyards – Peconic

Pindar Vineyards is popular for its approachable reds and seasonal rosé, served in a bright, rustic tasting hall. The family-friendly atmosphere welcomes picnics on the lawn, and summer weekends feature local food trucks and live acoustic performances. Located near Peconic Bay, Pindar is ideal for a midday break before exploring nearby Mattituck’s farm stands.

3. Duck Walk Vineyards – Southold

Duck Walk Vineyards blends modern glass-walled tasting rooms with shaded veranda seating. Known for crisp Chardonnays and fruit-forward blends, it hosts educational vineyard tours during harvest season. Southold locals often join yoga-and-wine mornings in late spring and grape-stomping events in September.

4. Macari Vineyards – Mattituck

Celebrated for biodynamic Cabernet Franc and rosé, Macari Vineyards offers two distinct tasting venues: a restored farmhouse and a modern Meadowlark room. Atmosphere is both rustic and refined, with guided tastings highlighting sustainable practices. Seasonal events include springtime biodynamic workshops and fall grape-stomps, perfect for families driving up from Garden City.

5. Kontokosta Winery – Greenport

Perched on bluffs above Peconic Bay, Kontokosta combines panoramic water views with contemporary glass architecture. Known for mineral-driven whites and sparkling wines, it’s a romantic stop for sunset tastings. Visitors often pair cheese boards with live jazz nights in summer.

6. Osprey’s Dominion – Peconic

Osprey’s Dominion is acclaimed for Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, showcased in a bright farmhouse-style tasting room. Outdoor fans can reserve picnic tables under shady oaks, and autumn harvest festivals offer guided vineyard walks. Peconic’s rural setting makes it a peaceful escape from city life.

7. Raphael Winery – Peconic

Raphael Winery features Tuscan-inspired architecture and a cozy barrel-room tasting lounge. Best known for bold reds and small-batch rosé, Raphael hosts vineyard dinner series and seasonal food-and-wine pairings. It’s a standout venue for special occasions near Peconic Bay.

8. Sparkling Pointe – Southold

Long Island’s only dedicated sparkling-wine house, Sparkling Pointe delivers French-style méthode traditionnelle bubbles. The tasting salon overlooks a working press house, offering a modern yet intimate vibe. Spring blossom tours and harvest-season pressing demonstrations are community favorites.

9. Lenz Winery – Peconic

Lenz Winery offers a laid-back tasting room in a rustic barn, highlighting Bordeaux-style reds and estate Chardonnay. Seasonal outdoor pop-up bars and live music series throughout summer draw both local residents and weekend visitors from Nassau County.

10. Martha Clara Vineyards (RGNY) – Riverhead

Martha Clara serves a bright, modern barn tasting room with scenic pond views. Known for Sauvignon Blanc blends and vintage port, the vineyard hosts family-friendly grape-stomp events, holiday wine-and-gift markets, and summer outdoor concerts. Riverhead’s central location makes it an easy stop off Route 25.

11. Clovis Point – Jamesport

Clovis Point combines minimalist tasting spaces with waterfront patios overlooking Peconic Bay. Popular for Merlot and Petit Verdot, it organizes seasonal wine-and-paint nights and harvest yoga. Jamesport’s historic Main Road is just steps away for post‐tasting strolls.

12. Jason’s Vineyard – Jamesport

Jason’s Vineyard features a light-filled tasting barn and rustic picnic grove. Known for savory Syrah and sweet Vidal Blanc, visitors enjoy curated tasting flights paired with local cheese boards. Summer movie nights on the lawn are a hit with families from nearby Amityville.

13. Sherwood House Vineyards – Jamesport

Sherwood House offers cellar-style tastings in a repurposed milk-house cottage. It’s popular for Merlot Reserve and sparkling Blanc de Blancs. Seasonal estate walks, live music weekends, and vineyard-to-table dinners make it a go-to for community gatherings.

14. Paumanok Vineyards – Aquebogue

Paumanok Vineyards specializes in estate Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, presented in a sleek industrial-chic tasting barn. Seasonal experiences include harvest grape-stomping and sunset yoga with wine pairing. Aquebogue’s country roads lead to nearby farm stands for local produce.

15. Laurel Lake Vineyards (Ev&Em Winery) – Laurel

Laurel Lake Vineyards is known for its bright, aromatic rosé and estate Chardonnay. The casual, open‐air tasting deck overlooks rolling hills, with food-truck pop-ups on weekends and plein-air painting sessions in summer. Laurel’s hills are a scenic backdrop for a relaxed afternoon tasting.

16. Wölffer Estate Vineyard – Sagaponack

An iconic Hamptons producer, Wölffer is celebrated for its signature rosé and Roussanne. The Sagaponack tasting room blends modern farm-house charm with shaded outdoor benches. Seasonal Wine Stand pop-ups near Cooper’s Beach, special release events, and picnic packages make it a must-visit on the South Fork.

17. Channing Daughters Winery – Bridgehampton

Channing Daughters is known for experimental varietals and art-driven labels, showcased in a minimalist tasting space. The atmosphere is creative and communal, with regular live performances, seasonal art installations, and grape-to-glass workshops. Located near Mecox Beach, it’s a vibrant stop for Bridgehampton visitors.

Planning Your Visit

• Best Seasons: Late spring through early fall. Summer blooms and fall foliage peak October. Harvest season (September–October) offers grape-stomp experiences.

• Reservations: Many North Fork wineries require booking 1–4 weeks in advance—check each site for policies. South Fork venues may offer walk-in tastings but still recommend reservations on weekends.

• Winery Etiquette: Arrive 5–10 minutes early, adhere to tasting fees, designate a driver or use a local shuttle. Be mindful of vineyard boundaries and ask staff before photographing.

• Transportation Tips: In Nassau County and western Suffolk, plan for two-lane roads. Consider rideshare services or dedicated wine shuttles from Riverhead or Greenport to avoid parking constraints.

North Fork vs South Fork

The North Fork is rooted in agritourism, with family farms, rustic tasting rooms, and a laid-back rural vibe. The South Fork’s Hamptons scene is more fashion-forward, with high-end estates, coastal views, and pop-up wine bars. Both deliver exceptional Long Island wine tasting—choose the North Fork for agrarian charm and South Fork for seaside sophistication.

Conclusion

From Cutchogue’s estate reds to Sagaponack’s iconic rosé, these verified Long Island wineries offer authentic vineyard experiences for residents and visitors alike. Plan responsibly: make reservations early, designate safe transportation, and respect each estate’s guidelines. Ready to uncork your next adventure? Subscribe to our newsletter or visit our events page for real-time updates on tasting events, harvest festivals, and exclusive local promotions.

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