Founded by Bud Koehler after he planted 24 acres in Peconic in 1983, Osprey’s Dominion now farms 90 acres and makes wine in the heart of Long Island’s North Fork. Its wines are shaped by vineyards sheltered by Long Island Sound and Peconic Bay, with Reserve bottles made only in favorable vintages. The winery’s tasting room adds a distinctly local gathering place, with weekend live music and the unusual freedom to bring your own picnic.
Jamesport VineyardsSince 1986, Jamesport Vineyards has been making estate-grown wines on Long Island’s North Fork, where a Goerler father-son partnership has grown into one of the area’s oldest vineyards. Now in its third generation, the family farms sustainably around a 165-year-old barn that houses the winery and tasting room. The Jamesport experience extends to Little Oak Wood Fired Kitchen, where seasonal North Fork ingredients and naturally leavened pizza are served alongside the wines.JAMESPORT, NY
Castello di Borghese VineyardLong Island’s founding vineyard, Castello di Borghese Vineyard makes old-world-style wines on the North Fork, from grapes it farms and handles by hand through bottling and distribution. Ann Marie and Marco Borghese purchased the vineyard in 1999, and second-generation sole owner Giovanni Borghese now leads the small team with a focus on terroir, minimal manipulation, and patient aging. The Cutchogue winery also welcomes visitors for tastings and intimate vineyard tours.CUTCHOGUE, NY
Wölffer Estate VineyardFounded in 1988 by Christian Wölffer, Wölffer Estate Vineyard makes wines, ciders and spirits from its sustainably farmed estate in the Hamptons. What began with 14 acres has grown into a 175-acre estate, with Christian’s children Marc and Joey now operating the business alongside winemaker and partner Roman Roth. Its 55-acre Sagaponack vineyard draws on maritime conditions shaped by Bridgehampton loam and Atlantic breezes, while the estate’s Summer in a Bottle rosé reflects its knack for pairing Long Island character with a modern sense of style.SAGAPONACK, NY