{"id":15064,"date":"2010-09-07T11:22:22","date_gmt":"2010-09-07T15:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=15064"},"modified":"2025-08-21T09:43:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T13:43:57","slug":"north-fork-wineries-long-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/15064\/north-fork-wineries-long-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Vine Time: A Guide to Long Island&#8217;s North Fork Wineries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrate the harvest season with the vintners on the North Fork of Long Island, where an unusually warm growing period means it&#8217;s going to be \u201ca very good year\u201d for wine in their young region.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a guide to the best places to visit\u2014from vineyards to bed &amp; breakfasts and wine bus tours\u2014on your next getaway to the North Fork.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/croteaux-vineyard.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15707 lazyload\" title=\"croteaux vineyard\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/croteaux-vineyard.jpg\" alt=\"croteaux vineyard\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15707 lazyload\" title=\"croteaux vineyard\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/croteaux-vineyard.jpg\" alt=\"croteaux vineyard\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/croteaux-vineyard.jpg 500w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/croteaux-vineyard-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>Sip<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a title=\"Croteaux Vineyards in Long Island\" href=\"http:\/\/www.croteaux.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Croteaux Vineyards<\/a> (1450 South Harbor Road, 631.765.6099), with its magical garden and all-pink wine list, tops our list of must-see vineyards. Great for those traveling with small groups (though they don\u2019t accept tour buses).<\/p>\n<p>A close second is Sherwood House, which has a \u201ctasting room\u201d in a charming country courtyard. The seating\u2014from low Adirondack chairs around wooden tables to colorful mosaic sets with chairs done up like tiled butterflies\u2014surrounds a minuscule green \u201cbarn\u201d where friendly, knowledgeable servers retrieve the wine for tastings. Make sure to roam the beautiful grounds with a glass in hand.<\/p>\n<p>Just next door, <a title=\"Shinn Estate Vineyards\" href=\"http:\/\/shinnestatevineyards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shinn Estate Vineyards<\/a> (2000 Oregon Road, 631.804.0367) offers an altogether different, though equally pleasant, feel. The stately building, situated near Shinn Estate&#8217;s farmhouse inn, is cozy on the inside, with a lovely patio of high-top tables leading out to a vibrant garden with more seating. Just opened in 2000, <a title=\"Shinn Estate article in NYT\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2009\/06\/17\/dining\/17pour.html?_r=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shinn is a youngin\u2019 where wineries are concerned<\/a>, but shows sophistication in its array of delicious wines (bonus: it\u2019s certified sustainable!).<\/p>\n<h2><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15085 aligncenter lazyload\" title=\"Frisky Oyster Fish\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/fish-at-frisky-oyster-1.jpg\" alt=\"Frisky Oyster Fish\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15085 aligncenter lazyload\" title=\"Frisky Oyster Fish\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/fish-at-frisky-oyster-1.jpg\" alt=\"Frisky Oyster Fish\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/fish-at-frisky-oyster-1.jpg 425w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/fish-at-frisky-oyster-1-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript>Nibble<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Somewhere in all that tasting, you\u2019ll need something of substance to soak up the wine. Fortunately, the North Fork has the \u201ccute little restaurant\u201d thing down pat. First, there are the ubiquitous farmstands along the main road, each with cheery signs touting fresh corn, berries, or any other farmstand delights that might be in season.<\/p>\n<p>If a full meal is more what you had in mind, try lunching at the <a title=\"Love Lane Kitchen in LI\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lovelanekitchen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Love Lane Kitchen<\/a>, a small, homey restaurant that befits its darling name. Inside is a bustling country kitchen, and outside is a shady courtyard graced by a long expanse of colorful murals depicting a town not unlike the one in which you sit. Either way you\u2019ll enjoy the fresh salads and sandwiches they serve.<\/p>\n<p>For dinner, try <a title=\"the Frisky oyster in LI\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thefriskyoyster.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Frisky Oyster<\/a>, a couple towns over in Greenport. With its dim lighting and fancy cocktails, this is swanky Long Island-style, but it still retains that element of small-town comfort, in both the lively atmosphere and the blow-your-mind food (think truffled French fries that may just change your life) that is locally sourced.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15076 aligncenter lazyload\" title=\"Blue Iris B&amp;B\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/blueiris.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Iris B&amp;B\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15076 aligncenter lazyload\" title=\"Blue Iris B&amp;B\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/blueiris.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Iris B&amp;B\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/blueiris.jpg 450w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/blueiris-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript>Sleep<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A wine tour of North Fork is doable in a day, with a return to Manhattan on the evening train. But if you find yourself wanting more, there are plenty of places to stay out there. The Shinn Farmhouse, on Shinn Estate, is a great way to stay close to the action, and its four guest rooms ($245-325) are delightful. <a title=\"Blue Iris B&amp;B\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blueirisbedandbreakfast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Iris B&amp;B<\/a> in Cutchogue is everything you\u2019d want for a quaint country inn, plus all the amenities (including whirlpool bathtubs and a fire pit) of a modern hotel ($275-$295).<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Arrive<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Long Island Railroad makes stops in towns all along North Fork. Once there, you\u2019ll have to find a way to get from winery to winery, and while many are close enough together to walk in between, there are no sidewalks along the main road, so if you choose this route, exercise incredible caution.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Biking Vineyards Long Island by offmanhattan.com\" href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/2009\/08\/26\/long-island-vineyards-north-fork\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Last year we recommended pedaling between wineries<\/a>, and this is still our favorite means of getting around. However, if you\u2019d rather not work for your wine, there are a variety of companies that provide both public and private tours. \u00a0You could also choose the whimsy route, and hop on the North Fork Trolley ($89 includes three wineries and lunch).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Helpful Hint: <\/strong>Many North Fork wineries participate in a cork-sharing program. Each location provides you with corks that will get you a discount or additional tasting at your next spot. <strong>Note:<\/strong> While some may offer deals, not all will so be sure to ask.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Vine Time: A Guide to North Fork Vineyards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps\/ms?hl=en&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=115476317852411459847.00048fac64eca74867a39&amp;ll=41.016174,-72.475433&amp;spn=0.362663,0.686646&amp;z=10&amp;output=embed\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<small>View <a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-align: left;\" href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps\/ms?hl=en&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=115476317852411459847.00048fac64eca74867a39&amp;ll=41.016174,-72.475433&amp;spn=0.362663,0.686646&amp;z=10&amp;source=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Vine Time: A Guide to Long Island&#8217;s North Fork Wineries<\/a> in a larger map<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrate the harvest season with the vintners on the North Fork of Long Island, where an unusually warm growing period means it&#8217;s going to be \u201ca very good year\u201d for wine in their young region. 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