North Fork Long Island Wine Trail — New York's Maritime Wine Country

Long Island's North Fork AVA is America's most underrated wine region — a flat maritime peninsula 90 minutes from Manhattan producing world-class Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Chardonnay in a climate nearly identical to Bordeaux. Bedell Cellars, Paumanok Vineyards, Raphael, and Macari have earned international critical recognition. Fresh Peconic Bay oysters alongside North Fork Merlot is one of the great American food-wine pairings. Sip & Summit builds your curated 4-stop North Fork wine route in under 10 seconds.

Featured Wineries

  • Bedell Cellars — the North Fork's founding benchmark producer of Merlot and Cabernet Franc earning international critical recognition since 1980.
  • Paumanok Vineyards — family estate producing Long Island's most elegant age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in Aquebogue.
  • Raphael Winery — architecturally stunning Peconic estate with critically acclaimed First Label Merlot blend and a grand tasting experience.
  • Macari Vineyards — certified organic estate producing bold structured reds from one of the North Fork's largest sustainable farming operations.
  • Shinn Estate Vineyards — biodynamic estate producing small-batch North Fork Merlot and Cabernet Franc with a genuine sense of terroir.

Why Sip & Summit

  • 4-stop curated wine day through Long Island's maritime wine heartland
  • Route built in under 10 seconds
  • World-class Merlot, fresh Peconic Bay oysters, and 40+ wineries 90 minutes from Manhattan
  • One-tap navigation from Riverhead, Southold, or Greenport
  • 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, Raphael, Macari, Shinn Estate, Osprey's Dominion, and Jamesport — 40+ producers on a compact maritime Atlantic peninsula 90 minutes from Manhattan.
Is the North Fork a good day trip from NYC?
The best wine day trip from New York City — 90 minutes on the LIE to Riverhead. The peninsula is flat and easy to navigate. End the day in Greenport for Peconic Bay oysters and waterfront seafood.
What wine is the North Fork of Long Island 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.