Long Island Wine Trail — North Fork New York Wine Country
Long Island's North Fork AVA is America's most underrated wine region — a maritime peninsula 90 minutes from Manhattan producing world-class Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Chardonnay. Bedell Cellars, Paumanok, and Raphael have earned international recognition. 60+ wineries on a compact, flat, easy-to-navigate peninsula with a genuine 50-year wine culture.
Featured Wineries
- Bedell Cellars — founding Long Island estate producing benchmark Merlot and Cabernet Franc since 1980
- Paumanok Vineyards — family estate with age-worthy Bordeaux blends and acclaimed Chenin Blanc since 1983
- Raphael — Tuscan-inspired estate with acclaimed single-vineyard Merlot from 60 acres in Peconic
- Wölffer Estate Vineyard — the Hamptons' celebrated estate winery with a renowned rosé program
Why Sip & Summit
- 4-stop curated wine day through New York's most accessible wine country
- Route built in under 10 seconds
- Optimized for open hours and drive order
- One-tap navigation from Manhattan or Long Island
- Swap any stop if it doesn't fit your day
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the best wineries on Long Island's North Fork?
- Bedell Cellars, Paumanok Vineyards, Raphael, Macari Vineyards, and Wölffer Estate — producing benchmark Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Chardonnay from a maritime Atlantic peninsula.
- Is Long Island wine country good for a NYC wine weekend?
- The best wine weekend from New York City — 90 minutes on the LIE. Greenport and Southold have charming lodging and excellent seafood. Fresh oysters alongside Long Island Merlot is one of the best food-wine pairings in America.
- What wine is Long Island's North Fork known for?
- America's premier Merlot appellation — the Atlantic maritime climate nearly identical to Bordeaux produces Merlot and Cabernet Franc with elegance and structure unmatched on the East Coast.