Founded 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.
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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
Harmony VineyardsEstablished in 1999 on Long Island’s Stony Brook Harbor, Harmony Vineyards sustainably farms grapes and makes Bordeaux-style red blends and Chablis-style Chardonnay. Viticulturist Stephen Mudd and winemaker Eric Fry shape the wines, which are served in a restored circa-1690 historic tasting room overlooking the waterfront. The vineyard also operates as an adult wine-tasting destination with food, live events, and private gatherings.SAINT JAMES, NY
Suhru & Lieb VineyardsFounded in 1992 from a 12-acre vineyard, Suhru & Lieb Vineyards now farms 54 acres on Long Island’s North Fork and makes estate-grown still and sparkling wines. Led by veteran winemaker Russell Hearn, the Cutchogue winery is known for its dry, fruit-forward style and its unusually broad range, including lesser-known varieties under Suhru Wines and classic sparkling and Bordeaux-style wines under Lieb Cellars. Its sustainably certified vineyards include the largest contiguous plot of Pinot Blanc in the United States.CUTCHOGUE, NY
McCall WinesFounded by Russ McCall in 2007, McCall Wines farms vineyards and produces estate-grown wines on Long Island’s North Fork in Cutchogue. Its Corchaug Estate borders the Fort Corchaug archaeological site and Down’s Woods preserve, while the family’s sustainable farming includes a wind turbine and organic, grass-fed Charolais cattle. McCall’s wines are made from low-yield vineyard fruit, with Pinot Noir a defining early focus.CUTCHOGUE, NY