Founded in 2002 by John and Denise Medolla, Medolla Vineyards is a small North Fork of Long Island winery known for its signature Merlot. The winery brings an Italian family winemaking tradition to the region, carrying forward a craft the Medolla family says spans centuries. Its vintages have received recognition, including an award-winning Merlot.
Duck Walk VineyardsFounded in 1994 by Dr. Herodotus “Dan” Damianos and his son Alexander, Duck Walk Vineyards is a family-owned Long Island winery producing about 5,000 cases of wine each year across 140 scenic acres. Its two tasting-room locations span the Hamptons and North Fork, with distinctive offerings such as Vidal Ice Wine made from grapes frozen on the vine and Blueberry Port crafted with wild Maine blueberries.WATER MILL, NY
Ventosa VineyardsOpened in 2005 by Lenny and Meg Cecere, Ventosa Vineyards makes 100% estate-grown, produced, and bottled wines from its vineyard overlooking Seneca Lake. The Cecere family’s Italian winemaking roots reach back to Lenny’s grandfather, while the Geneva winery carries that heritage into older-vintage, dry, Old World-style reds and the uncommon New York planting of Tocai Friulano. Alongside its hand-painted Tuscan tasting room, Ventosa operates Café Toscana and a destination wedding venue on the estate.GENEVA, NY
Thousand Islands WineryFounded in 2003 by retired U.S. Army Major Steve Conaway and his wife, Erika, Thousand Islands Winery makes wine in Northern New York’s Thousand Islands region. The Conaways began with 1,100 gallons and now produce more than 50,000 gallons annually on farms that include more than 19 acres of wine grapes, while the historic 1923 Sears & Roebuck barn anchors the tasting and event experience. The winery has earned more than 168 competition medals and remains known for wines shaped around the tastes and character of the region.ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY
Mattebella VineyardsOn Long Island’s North Fork, Mattebella Vineyards is a small family farm and artisanal winery making old-world-style wines from its own vineyard in Southold. Mark and Christine Tobin purchased the property in 2005, and the estate’s 22-acre parcel is tended by hand with sustainable practices and no mechanical harvesting. Its original early-20th-century barn now houses a tasting cottage surrounded by gardens, where visitors can explore the vineyard and its wines.SOUTHOLD, NY