Long Island Wineries
Long Island Wineries
June 3, 2007
The Region
In little over quarter of a century the Long Island wine industry has grown from one small vineyard to 3,000 acres of vines and over thirty wineries producing world-class wines.
Located in New York State, on the East Coast of the United States, Long Island extends some 120 miles into the Atlantic Ocean. Its maritime climate, geography and soil characteristics provide ideal conditions for producing wines of exceptional quality.
The Long Island wine region encompasses Nassau and Suffolk Counties, with the majority of wineries and vineyards at the East End, on the North and South Forks. Here, age-old growing techniques are combined with state-of-the-art technology to produce a range of world-class wines from specific varietals and selected blends.
It has been said by many that Long Island is one of the country's most exciting wine producing regions today, with great reviews and high praise found in major food and wine publications nationwide. As the awards continue to accumulate, Long Island wines are increasingly sought after in fine restaurants and wine shops from coast to coast.
A tour of the Long island wine region is a special experience, offering an opportunity to sample and purchase our award winning wines directly from producers while enjoying beautiful scenery, comfortable hotels and romantic bed & breakfasts, great food, and a wide range of sports, leisure and entertainment activities.
Discover why experts are saying “the enchanted East End of Long Island has become one of the world’s great vineyard regions.” David Rosengarten, Food TV personality, cookbook author and food & wine writer, 2004.
Visit Long Island Wine Country! - Long Island Wine Council
Please email info@lipog.org if you plan on attending this event!
TIME TABLE
June 3rd, 2007
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10:15AM:
o Meet at LIE Exit 52 Park and Ride
LIE at Commack
Road
South of the LIE and East of Commack Road
- 10:30AM Sharp:
o Caravan leaves Park and Ride heading East on LIE towards Riverhead.
o If you are not present to join the caravan, please head directly to our first stop.
o If you are running real late, go directly to our second stop.
- 12 Noon:
o
Private Tour at
Paumanok
Vineyards
1074 Main Road, Rte. 25 - Aquebogue, NY 11931
The tour is $5 per person, and will be given by the wine maker or his wife.
In the tasting room you can expect to choose from two flights of wine tasting ranging from 4 to 8 wines per flight. A tasting is a small serving, about half an ounce. Each flight is $5 per person. With the purchase of three bottles or more, your $5 tasting fee will be credited toward your purchase. We can not serve alcohol to anyone under 21 years of age and therefore we check identification, as we are required by law. Similarly we are prohibited from serving anyone that appears to be intoxicated.
- 1:30PM:
§ 44075 Main Road, Rte. 25 - Peconic, NY 11958
§ THE ROMEOS - 14 piece Brass Band From 1:30 – 5:30
§ Osprey's Dominion Vineyards is located on Long Island's North Fork. Ninety acres of vinifera grapes grow under the watchful eye of the soaring Osprey, the vineyard's namesake. The state-of-the-art winery shows their commitment to fine winemaking. A stop in their comfortable tasting room will certainly make our visit a memorable one. They have a covered patio with tables and chairs and huge sprawling lawns for your blankets and lounge chairs. Purchase a bottle of wine from the tasting room and enjoy the entertainment.
o This is a BYO event. Please pack a picnic lunch / snacks. Wine can be purchased on site to have with your lunch. Please consume in moderation. Also bring blanket / chairs in case there are not enough tables since this event is open to the public. Please be sure to pack soft drinks for all under-age drinkers!
o In the event of rain, we will reschedule for a future date.