Long Island Wine Country, rated by Wine Enthusiast as one of the ‘Top 10 Wine Regions’ in the world, boasts over 60 vineyards and world-class tasting rooms. When you visit this region, you’ll enjoy drinking award-winning, high-quality wines while surrounded by some of the most stunning scenic backdrops in the U.S.
Not sure which wineries to check out during your road trip from New York City? We highly recommend the 5 vineyards along the Long Island Wine Trail listed below.
Top 5 Long Island Vineyards to Visit
Whether you’re planning a Long Island wine tour day trip with the girls or will be visiting for a couple days with your significant other, be sure to include these vineyards on your itinerary. For your convenience, these wineries are accessible through the Long Island Rail Road, as well as car-share services like Uber and Lyft.
1. Suhru Wines
Suhru Wines offers easy drinking, food-friendly wines that complement the local foods and produce grown in on the North Fork. This winery is known for its crisp, bright white wines and fruit forward, medium-bodied red wines.
2. RGNY
RGNY is owned by a family of winemakers with a focus on quality and authenticity that honors their Mexican roots and heritage. In addition to delicious, sustainable wines, this vineyard offers outdoor games so the whole family can have a blast.
3. Sparkling Pointe
Sparkling Pointe exclusively produces sparkling wines. The wines from this 40-acre vineyard are consistently acknowledged as some of the best in the region!
4. Sannino Vineyard and B&B
Sannino Vineyard and B&B offers tastings, tours of the facilities, and education about the fermenting process. To enjoy the full experience provided here, stay on-site at the property’s B&B.
5. Kontokosta Winery
Kontokosta Winery is a 62-acre, sustainable, wind-powered vineyard that produces uniquely delicious wine. Situated atop sweeping bluffs overlooking the region’s coastline, you’ll love relaxing while sipping amazing wine and enjoying spectacular views.
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