Best Vineyards on Long Island, NY – Wineries Just Outside NYC!

Did you know New York had a wine country? It sure does, and it’s located right on Long Island, NY! With around 60 vineyards and wineries stretching across Long Island’s North Fork and down in the Hamptons, you can say Napa, who? (for now)! In this guide, find some of the best vineyards in Long Island, NY, that are perfect for a day trip from NYC and, of course, local Long Islanders!

Baiting Hollow Farm and Vineyard

Want to visit a vineyard without going all the way out on the North Fork? Baiting Hollow Farm and Vineyard is located just about 1.24 hrs from NYC! This was actually the first vineyard I’ve ever visited and they have a very chill and laid-back vibe.

They are a smaller vineyard but have a lively feel, horses, food, and usually live music on the weekends!

If you were looking for those typical pictures in the grapevine rows, they are roped off, so you can’t do that here.

Check Baiting Hollow Vineyard Facebook page for updates on hours!

Address: 2114 Sound Ave Baiting Hollow, NY 11933

Grapevines at Macari Vineyards in Long Island

Make a day out of it and visit Lewins Farm for U-Pick apples, pumpkins, and more goodies, depending on the season.

I would also suggest heading to their farm stand where they sell delicious roasted corn and have a shop that has tons of fresh produce.

I’ve personally gone apple picking and pumpkin picking with them, and wine after is the perfect treat!

For all U-Pick, you must call first to make sure the field can be picked.

Apple picking at Lewins Farm
Apple Picking at Lewins Farm

Macari Vineyards

Macari Vineyards is a family-owned business that has been around since 1995. This Long Island vineyard has an elegant tasting room, lots of outdoor seating, delicious wine, and the best pizza truck that stays on the property!

If you plan on frolicking through the vineyards, you can do just that here! They actually have 2 locations, one in Mattituck and one in Cutchogue. I can personally only speak to their Mattituck location, which I really loved!

With wine, pizza, and stunning fields, it’s easy to see why they are one of the best vineyards on Long Island!

If you are looking for a more upscale vibe, you will love it here!

Additionally, if you plan your trip in June/July, you should check out Lavender by the Bay, which has beautiful lavender fields you can walk through. Learn more about the lavender farms here!

Address: 150 Bergen Ave, Mattituck, NY 11952

Macari Vineyards is one of the best on Long Island
Macari Vineyards Grapevines
Macari Vineyards is one of the best on Long Island

Wölffer Estate Vineyard

Heading to the Hamptons? Take a trip to Wölffer Estate Vineyard and enjoy the super trendy summer wine, Summer in a Bottle. This gorgeous vineyard offers a beautiful tasting room of both indoor and outdoor seating along with private tours of their vineyard.

Wolffer Estate is one of the best vineyards on Long Island by the Hamptons
Wölffer Estate Vineyard

I personally have never done their private tour but I hear it’s really nice especially if you are a wine enthusiast.

Make sure to make a reservation before visiting. You can make reservations to Wölffer Estate here.

Address: 139 Sagg Road, Sagaponack, NY 11962

Patio View From Wolffer estate
Patio area at Wölffer Estate Vineyard

Osprey’s Dominion

Looking for a laid-back, hands-off wine-tasting experience? Osprey Dominion has been planting since 1983 under the watchful eye of the Osprey flying over.

This is the perfect place for large groups looking to picnic outside and of course, enjoy some wine!

They have a large field with picnic tables and usually live music. You can actually bring all your own snacks for the day so it’s perfect if you are budgeting too.

Check Osprey Dominion’s Facebook page for updates on events and live music!

Pindar Vineyards

Welcome to the largest vineyard on Long Island, with 500 acres! Pindar has been in business for 40 years and is considered one of the best vineyards on Long Island among locals.

Pindar Vineyards grow 17 different varieties of grapes, producing 23 varieties and proprietary blends.

You can also be treated with their sunflower fields during the summer months (end of July/August). Their main location is in Peconic and a tasting room in Port Jefferson.

If you are looking to hang out in the fields, I’d suggest heading straight to Peconic!

Address: 37645 NY-25, Peconic, NY 11958

close-up in sunflower fields in long island, New York

Pugliese Vineyards

Pugliese Vineyards is another popular vineyard in Long Island. They have picnic tables and live music! Everything is outside, so the weather comes into play when visiting.

This vineyard has a more chill vibe and serves tastings in plastic cups. They also have a Koi fish pond that everyone always seems to be very fond of!

Address: 34515 Main Rd, Cutchogue, NY 11935

Duck Walk Vineyards

Founded in 1994, Duck Walk Vineyards is another one of the best vineyards to visit with two locations!

If you are spending a weekend in the Hamptons, you can visit their flagship location with 30 acres, or if you are vineyard hopping down the North Fork, they opened a new location in 2007.

They offer live music at both locations on the weekend. Currently, their patio areas are open.

Address: 44535 Main Rd, Southold, NY 11971

Palmer Vineyards

If you are looking for another slightly closer vineyard to NYC, Palmer Vineyards are located in Riverhead. They have been open since 1983 and family-owned.

Palmer’s serves small plates of food, pizza, and 8 different wines to taste, currently. This vineyard also usually has live music on the weekend!

They are a little more on the expensive side but are still a favorite among local Long Islanders.

Palmer Vineyards is also dog-friendly!

Address: 5120 Sound Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901

Del Vino Vineyards

Originally built on an apple orchard, Del Vino Vineyards has become one of the best vineyards to visit on Long Island. Located about 50 miles from midtown NYC, Del Vino is another great winery close to the city. They now have 11 acres that host an impressive tasting room, outdoor patio, and vineyards.

Wines to enjoy at Del Vino Vineyards include Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Riesling, and more! Additionally, you can enjoy light bites and tapas, including pizza, cheese boards, charcuterie boards, and desserts. They even serve craft beer from Oyster Bay Brewing CO.

Croteaux Vineyards

If Rosé is your thing, then head over to the Croteaux Vineyards! They are the only vineyard in the USA to make only Rosé! Known for their cute boho vibes that were inspired by the South of France, enjoy relaxing in their tasting garden for still and sparkling rosé flights, glasses, and bottles. Additionally, they also offer light bites, including baguette & herbed cheese spread, lobster roll sliders, North Fork Potato Chips, and more.

Unlike many vineyards on Long Island, they are only open seasonally. The Vineyard is open from Spring through late Fall. During operating hours, it is first-come, first-serve, daily from 12 PM – 6 PM. During wet weather, they have 2 covered barns.

The beautiful property has 11 acres of vineyards and glasses of wine, averaging around $13-$16 USD. Bottles are around $35 – $40 USD. They are both pet- and child-friendly, and they are suitable for well-behaved pups and kids. You can find the tasting and food menu for Croteaux Vineyards here.

Paumanok Vineyards

Founded in 1983, this lovely 127-acre estate is family-owned by the Massouds’. Throughout their fields, they grow high-quality grapes consisting of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Chenin Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, and Petit Verdot.

Every year, they have an annual barrel tasting and a large outdoor deck where you can enjoy the views while sipping wine. You can also enjoy an array of hot and cold food during your visit, including local oysters.

This is open year-round 7 days a week. They recommend making a reservation for seating (especially on the weekend) but do their best to accommodate walk-ins.

Castello di Borghese Vineyard

This is known as the first vineyard to grace Long Island’s soil. The first plants took root in 1973 by owners Alex and Louisa Hargrave. Eventually, in 1998, they sold their vineyard to the owners Ann Marie and Marco Borghese and their children.

They offer a laid-back tasting room where outside food and picnics are encouraged by the winery. They even offer private tours of the vineyard Tuesday-Sunday at 11:30, 1:30, or 3:30, hosted by Giovanni Borghese!

Lenz Winery

If you are looking for a winery that serves both food and wine, Lenz Winery, located in Peconic, is one of the best Long Island wineries. Purchased by Peter and Deborah Carroll in 1988, they are known to have some of the best varietal wines. They hand-harvest and sort with individual berry selection and fermented in small batches of Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and more.

Their flights range from $25 – $35, and they offer A La Carte cheese, charcuterie boards, sandwiches, and sweets. This Long Island winery has both indoor and outdoor seating, and they are dog-friendly!

When visiting, reservations are preferred, but they will accept walk-ins. The winery is open year-round. Reservations can be made here.


Best Time To Visit

Long Island Vineyards are actually open all-year-round making it one of the best things to do on Long Island! The busiest season is by far the summer which is also when most events and live music will happen.

During the Spring and Fall will be when you can still enjoy nice weather with fewer crowds.

In the Winter, most tastings will be held inside and the vineyard vines will look bare, but that doesn’t make the wine taste any less delicious!

One of the best vineyards in Long Island, NY includes Wölffer Estate
Wölffer Estate

Other Things to do on Long Island North Fork

When visiting the North Fork, going vineyard hopping is most popular, but there are other things you might want to check out while in the area.

There are tons of farms in the area selling fresh produce and many times you can pick the farms yourself! Depending on the season you can go apple picking, pumpkin picking, explore corn mazes, or Christmas tree picking!

You can also check out the Tanger Outlet shops in Riverhead. In terms of outlet stores, they are the best on Long Island in my opinion with tons of brands to choose from!

Best Long Island Vineyards & Wineries Wrap-up

This covers some of the best Long Island Vineyards to visit both in the Hamptons and North Fork! I hope you have the best time exploring Long Island’s wine country and remember to drink responsibly and follow each establishment’s rules.

Have other vineyards you think should make the list? Let me know in the comments below!

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