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Rated by Wine Enthusiast as one of the ‘Top 10 Wine Regions’ in the world, Long Island Wine Country is home to over 60 vineyards and world-class tasting rooms. From rich Cab Francs to versatile roses and legendary bubbly, regional-inspired brews, and top-shelf liquor, Long Island has grown award-winning, high-quality ingredients for wines and spirits in unmatched settings with winding farmlands and waterfront vineyards that are just two-hours away from Midtown by train.
The North Fork, or as the locals call it “NOFO,” is one of the largest and most preserved agricultural regions in New York State. Known for farm stands offering seasonal produce, local honey, baked goods, and flowers, it should come as no surprise that this rich soil is also used to grow spectacular vines that set the foundation for incredible wines. Here’s a comprehensive trip itinerary making stops at a few of our favorite vineyards (they also happen to be accessible utilizing the Long Island Rail Road and car-share services like Uber and Lyft).
Stop at any of the local farm stands along the way for fresh produce, homemade pies and jams, flowers, grocery items, and more. Use this map to find local farms, fish markets, vineyards, and more.
Long Island Spirits is the first craft distillery on Long Island since the 1800s and it offers a unique farm-to-bottle hand craft distillery operation. Located in in the heart of the acclaimed wine region of the North Fork, the distillery is home to LiV Vodka and is surrounded by 5,000 acres of potato farms. LiV is uniquely crafted using 100% sustainably and locally farmed marcy russet potatoes from Long Island. The artisan distillers that create LiV are fervently focused on creating the finest vodka possible.
The Long Island Spirits tasting room offers samples of each product made on site, and is open 7 days a week. Customers are welcome to try a flight of vodka and receive a souvenir frozen shot glass or taste the Pine Barrens single malt whisky, and receive mini rocks tumbler. The back deck overlooks a 100 acres of potatoes and vineyards which is one of the several farms that are used to Hand Craft LiV Vodka.
LIRR directions: Board the Port Jefferson Branch to Port Jefferson, the distillery is a 30-minute cab ride from the LIRR Station.
Serving generous portions of exquisite casual country cooking, offering an extensive lunch and dinner menu plus daily specials, local wines and produce. The Cooperage Inn is famous for its homestyle cooking and variety of selections.
Modern tradition and certified sustainable, RGNY is giving you more than just flavorful wine. Brought to you by a family of winemakers with a focus on quality and authenticity that honors their Mexican roots and heritage, RGNY is creating waves on the East End. RGNY has the perfect outdoor games for you and your best bud. From cornhole to Jenga and Uno, there’s fun for the whole family!
LIRR directions: Board the Ronkonkoma Branch to Riverhead, the vineyard is a 15-minute cab ride from the LIRR Station.
Sannino Vineyard and B&B offers a comparative tasting style with its knowledgeable team. Guests can enjoy a glass of wine while learning about the fermenting process and touring the wine making facilities.
LIRR directions: Board the Ronkonkoma Branch to Mattituck, the vineyard is a 5-minute cab ride from the LIRR Station.
This one is for the foodies. Love Lane Kitchen in Mattituck is dishing out gourmet homestyle favorites with a twist! You can’t go wrong with the Pastrami on Rye, Cubans on Paninis, or Chicken Avocado Mango Salad.
Rose Hill Vineyards and Farmhouse Inn offers elegant and modern accommodations throughout four guest suites that including private baths and unbeatable vineyard views. Guests of the Farmhouse also unlock vineyard perks like a complimentary wine tasting for each guest, discounts on bottle purchases, and complimentary breakfast.
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Guests of Rose Hill Vineyard’s Farmhouse Inn don’t have to worry about scrounging up a good and hearty breakfast. The chefs on site are whipping up some incredible country-style breakfast options with fresh, local ingredients—included with every stay.
From sunrise to sunset relax and enjoy the time you have put aside for yourself on a historic 1880’s homestead estate, Rose Hill Vineyards & Farmhouse Inn. Set in a 125-year-old barn, the winery is filled with natural light and constructed from reclaimed, first-growth, ancient heartwood pine. The vineyard utilizes solar panels as well as a wind turbine to produce all the energy used for the winery, its cellar, and farmhouse inn.
LIRR directions: Board the Ronkonkoma Branch to Mattituck, the vineyard is a 5-minute cab ride from the LIRR Station.
For crisp, bright white wines and fruit forward red wines with soft tannins and medium body, check out Suhru Wines. This vineyard strives to create easy drinking, approachable, food-friendly wines that complement Long Island’s environment and the local foods and produce grown in on the North Fork.
LIRR directions: Board the Ronkonkoma Branch to Mattituck, the vineyard is a 5-minute cab ride from the LIRR Station.
Greenport Harbor Brewing Company is dedicated to creating brews and eats inspired by regional culture and utilizing locally sourced ingredients. For high quality, flavorful experiences, step in to the gastropub doing it all and be sure to check the chalkboard for daily specials.
LIRR directions: Board the Ronkonkoma Branch to Southold, the distillery is a 5-minute cab ride from the LIRR Station.
Sparkling Pointe encompasses 40 acres of vineyards producing exclusively sparkling wines. The Sparkling Pointe tasting experience is a showcase of prestige, artistry, and finesse combined with Brazil’s Carnival festiveness and just the right amount of savoir-fare. Earning coveted 90+ point scores from Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator, Sparkling Pointe wines are consistently acknowledged as some of the best in the region. The vineyard is also a member of the Long Island Sustainable Winegrowing Inc.
LIRR directions: Board the Ronkonkoma Branch to Southold, the vineyard is a 5-minute cab ride from the LIRR Station.
North Fork Table is a New American restaurant, housed in a historic countryside home. With a farm-to-table philosophy, Michelin-starred Chef John Fraser is recognized as one of the world’s leading vegetable chefs. Utilizing the abundant resources of the North Fork of Long Island, the restaurant is serving up a variety of progressive American favorites.
Situated dockside on a marina overlooking the Peconic Bay and Shelter Island, The Shoals is the first of its kind in the area; a hybrid “boatel” that features 20 hotel suites and 20 boat slips, making it accessible by both land and sea. Guests can arrive by train, seaplane, or boat – uniquely positioning the hotel as both a destination for guests and a social hub for locals.
For the energy to get you through the rest of your East End and Wine Country tour, grab a table at Claudio’s. This local staple serves up fresh and locally-caught seafood, accompanied by live entertainment and fabulous cocktails overlooking the harbor.
Walk around Greenport Village, window shop, grab a coffee, some snacks and take a stroll through Mitchell Park. Don’t forget to checkout the famous Greenport Antique Carousel, visit the East End Seaport Museum, or relax on a sailboat with friends at Layla Sailing.
On a 62-acre waterfront farm, Kontokosta Winery is a sustainable, wind-powered operation producing wine that is as honest as it is inviting. Perched atop sweeping bluffs overlooking the region’s coastline, guests are invited to sit and enjoy wines in the maritime climate from which they were created.
LIRR directions: Board the Ronkonkoma Branch to Greenport, the vineyard is a 5-minute cab ride from the LIRR Station.
For the ultimate Instagram photo, stop by Lavender By the Bay. An absolutely magical lavender farm located in East Marion (check ahead to for bloom times) that features a bountiful field of different variations of lavender, a shop that stocks lavender-infused products as well as other local artisan goods.
The Halyard Restaurant at Sound View features inventive takes on classic dishes, using the freshest local ingredients. Be sure to reserve a table outside for uninterrupted views of the Long Island Sound and check out the Piano Bar for live entertainment.
Ideally situated on a private beach overlooking the Long Island Sound and a short bike ride or drive from a variety of authentic North Fork experiences. The Sound View Greenport will transport you back to a time of simple pleasures: sun and surf just steps away, fresh food flavored by the salt air, and panoramic sunsets over breaking waves.
Explore world-renowned beaches, historical lighthouses, culinary delights, premiere golf courses, Gatsby-era Gold Coast mansions, and award-winning vineyards on Long Island – New York City’s Beachfront Backyard. Download a copy of the Travel Guide for inspiration and more information to plan your perfect getaway.
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