Oyster Bay makes New Zealand wines that express the crisp, fruit-driven character of cool-climate vineyards in Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay. Its first wine, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, helped put the label on the map after winning a best-in-the-world title, while the company’s founding membership in Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand reflects its focus on protecting the land behind the wines.
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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
Red Tail Ridge WineryOn Seneca Lake, Nancy and Michael Irelan turn 30 acres of Finger Lakes vines into expressive cool-climate wines, with Nancy’s winemaking philosophy giving each variety and vintage room to speak for itself. Red Tail Ridge is particularly distinctive for bringing unusual European wine grapes to the region and for pairing technical winemaking with environmental stewardship—the winery is Gold LEED certified. Its tasting room, pavilion, and food-and-wine experiences invite visitors to explore those wines in a setting shaped by lake views and native Finger Lakes materials.PENN YAN, NY
Sawmill Creek EstateOn Seneca Lake’s east shore, Sawmill Creek Estate makes handcrafted Finger Lakes wines from a vineyard farmed by the Hazlitt family for seven generations. Founded in 2010 by seventh-generation grower Jason Hazlitt and veteran Finger Lakes winemaker Justin Boyette, the estate’s wines are shaped by the long history of Sawmill Creek Vineyards and Boyette’s low-intervention approach. Its Hector tasting room pairs those wines with a laid-back welcome and a marketplace featuring local food products.HECTOR, NY