North Fork of Long Island Wine

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Bordeaux is the word that springs to mind...and palate...for many who’ve experienced the complex elegance of Long Island reds, particularly those from the North Fork where most of the island’s 3,000 acres of vineyards and 30 wineries are located. The Bordeaux comparison really isn’t so far fetched. Some attribute it to the fact that the most planted grapes on the North Fork are the Bordeaux varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, but these same grapes are found in vineyards from here to California, rarely yielding the same result. What makes North Fork reds so Bordeaux-esque is the climate. Three great bodies of Gulf Stream-influenced water surround the narrow peninsula. Long Island Sound is to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the south, and in the middle, splitting the two forks, is Peconic Bay. All three create a very moderate climate and an extended growing season that is over a month longer than other New York wine regions. However, maritime climates are susceptible to unpredictable Read more »

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Varietals Produced in North Fork of Long Island View all

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown in California -- at over 15,000 acres, it’s now the third most planted variety -- and...
Cabernet Sauvignon

“King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...
Merlot

The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...
Chardonnay

British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...
Cabernet Franc

History of the grape: References to it in the Loire region of France date as far back as the mid 12th century. But it...

Popular Wineries in North Fork of Long Island View all

Paumanok Vineyards, Ltd.

Founded in the spring of 1983, our 103 acre estate is entirely owned and managed by Ursula and...
Corey Creek Vineyards

All of the equipment helps us to extract the ripe supple skin tannins of our grapes, but not the ...
Bedell Cellars

Bedell Cellars is among the oldest and most prestigious wineries on the North Fork of Long Island...
Brooklyn Oenology

Brooklyn Oenology is a wine company headquartered in Greenpoint Brooklyn. We produce our wines o...
Martha Clara Vineyards

In 1978, the Entenmann family agreed to sell their family company and move on to greener pastures...
Shinn Estate Vineyards

At Shinn Estate Vineyards, growing a great wine is accomplished through gathering many diverse el...

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North Fork of Long Island on Snooth

July 2012

Paumanok Sauvignon Blanc 2010

Snoothrank:

I've got to try this again, but it was filled with controlled amounts of light lemon zest and a bready sort-of nose. Read More

Wine review by barri0s1872
May 2012

Roanoke Vineyards de Rosa Rosé 2007

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The perfect rose. Beautiful full bouquet and a taste that pairs well with anything (im particular to this with apples and brie) Read More

Wine review by mandamayhem
February 2012

Onabay Chardonnay North Fork 2007

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Lovely! Crisp and clean. Read More

Wine review by ceekaynj
December 2011

Palmer Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc North Fork of Long Island 2005

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Glass at Whole Foods, don't know the vintage. Tropical fruit - coconut, pineapple, green apple, a bit of cat pee. More sour-sweet than dry, nice overall. Read More

Wine review by Slipstream
September 2011

Channing Daughters Syrah Blend the Hamptons Due Uve 2009

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Black pepper. Juicy, barely tannic. A little spicy. Read More

Wine review by Kyle Graynor
September 2011

Channing Daughters Syrah Blend the Hamptons Due Uve 2009

Snoothrank:

Cool climate syrahBlack pepper, violet, delicateness to it on the noseReally delicious, varying red and dark fruit with this yummy pepper coarsing through, brighty earthy not to fruity, balanced, very subtle spice from the pepper notes, really enjoyed this one, nice lingering palate too Read More

Wine review by Nicki Gig
September 2011

Paumanok Cabernet Sauvignon North Fork Tuthills Lane Vineyard 2005

Snoothrank:

Metal, paint, earth, not a lot of fruit on the noseTannins noticeable, not super bold but get mix of berry fruits, a little bit of currants, noticeable terroir. Not like a cali cab at all, not big bold fruity, it is what a cab would be in LI with some delicate qualities, refined. They had 17inches of rain in oct before this harvest, the rest of... Read More

Wine review by Nicki Gig
September 2011

Paumanok Cabernet Sauvignon North Fork Tuthills Lane Vineyard 2005

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Peppery cocoa nose, smooth finish with beautifully integrated tannins. Not too much bite. Lovely wine. Read More

Wine review by rjpease
September 2011

Channing Daughters Syrah Blend the Hamptons Due Uve 2009

Snoothrank:

Such a refreshing, light and delicate style of Syrah. All the flavor without the usual heaviness. The Dornfelder adds a great earthy, bright fruit balance. Would be wonderful with a slight chill so you can get your red wine on even in humid weather. So appreciate the uniqueness of this. Read More

Wine review by Amanda Schuster
September 2011

Channing Daughters Syrah Blend the Hamptons Due Uve 2009

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Rich red fruit and peppers. Tart midpalate that fills the body well. Buttery herbs on finish Read More

Wine review by Chris Carpita

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