Outstanding houses in North Fork of Long Island.
The North Fork trades Bordeaux ambition for maritime restraint—Merlot and Cabernet ripened by ocean air, whites cut with salinity that speaks to terroir more than warmth.
Region DNA
The character of North Fork of Long Island
Based on 68 wines with structural data
Style profile
Tight, signature style across producers
FEM score distribution
Based on 34 rated wineries in this region
Flavor territory
Most frequent primary flavor groups
Style breakdown
Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count
Top grape varieties
Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count
Most representative winery
The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of North Fork of Long Island
Paumanok
VisitNorth Fork of Long Island wineries worth the stop
The 12 best critic-rated producers in North Fork of Long Island with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.
- 01Lenz Winery
PO Box 28, 11958, Peconic, United States
Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator
- 02Paumanok
1074 Main Rd, Aquebogue, NY 11931
Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator
- 03Bedell
36225 Main Rd, Cutchogue, NY 11935
Critics' peak 91 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator
- 04Palmer Vineyards
Aquebogue, 11931, Long Island, United States
Critics' peak 91 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator
- 05Jamesport Vineyards
1216 Main Road,, 11947, Jamesport, United States
Critics' peak 90 · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast
- 06Clovis Point
1935 Main Road (Route 25), Jamesport, NY 11947., Wines: Features varieties such as 2021 Merlot, 2022 Cabernet Franc, 2023 Chardonnay, and their signature "Archeology" blend., Tasting Room: Set in a renovated 1920s potato barn with a covered patio overlooking the vineyard., Policies: Generally caters to smaller groups (up to 6 people) for a personalized experience and does not allow limos, buses, or vans., Ambiance: Offers live music on weekends and permits guests to bring their own snacks., Awards: Over 30 wines have earned accolades in competitions like the New York Wine & Food Classic and Finger Lakes International Wine Competition., Clovis Point Vineyard, +5, United States
Critics' peak 90 · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous
- 07Pindar Vineyards
37645 Main Road (Route 25), 11958, Peconic, United States
Critics' peak 89 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate
- 08Coffee Pot Cellars
31855 Main Road, Cutchogue, NY 11935, United States, United States
Critics' peak 89 · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast
- 09Macari
150 Bergen Ave, Mattituck, NY 11952
Critics' peak 89 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast
- 10Sherwood House Vineyards
1291 Main road, NY, 11947, Jamesport, United States
Critics' peak 89 · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous
- 11Osprey's Dominion
44075 Main Rd, 11958, Peconic, United States
Critics' peak 89 · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast
- 12Pellegrini Vineyards
23005 Main Road, 11935, Cutchogue, United States
Critics' peak 88 · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast
North Fork of Long Island is a wine region in United States, home to 57 producers tracked on Femente, 1 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Merlot, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Franc, producing New York Cabernet Franc Red and New York Long Island Rosé wines with notes of Oak, Red fruit, and Tree fruit.
North Fork of Long Island — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in North Fork of Long Island?
- The most planted varieties in North Fork of Long Island are Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is North Fork of Long Island known for?
- North Fork of Long Island is known for New York Cabernet Franc Red, New York Long Island Rosé, and New York Riesling White wines and flavors of Oak, Red fruit, and Tree fruit.
- How many wineries are in North Fork of Long Island?
- Femente tracks 57 producers in North Fork of Long Island, of which 1 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
- Where is North Fork of Long Island?
- North Fork of Long Island is a wine region in United States.
North Fork of Long Island
The North Fork trades Bordeaux ambition for maritime restraint—Merlot and Cabernet ripened by ocean air, whites cut with salinity that speaks to terroir more than warmth.
Producers in North Fork of Long Island
Wineries in North Fork of Long Island
- Ev & Em2 Vineyards — undiscovered
- Clovis Point — distinction
- Rose Hill Vineyards — undiscovered
- Deseo de Michael — undiscovered
- Peconic Bay Vineyards — undiscovered
- Reilly Cellars — undiscovered
- Bridge Lane — honest
- Fire Island Vines - Fiv — undiscovered
- Carpé Vino — undiscovered
- Hargrave Vineyard — honest
- Corey Creek — honest
- Gristina — distinction
- Jamesport — distinction
- Coffee Pot Cellars — distinction
- Schneider — distinction
- Lenz — undiscovered
- Floral Terranes — undiscovered
- Bedell — distinction
- Sannino Bella Vita Vineyard — distinction
- Pugliese Vineyards — honest
- Jamesport Vineyards — distinction
- Jason's Vineyard — honest
- Galluccio Family — undiscovered
- Macari — distinction
- Peconic Bay Winery — distinction
- Pellegrini Vineyards — distinction
- Comtesse Thérèse — distinction
- Vineyard 48 — honest
- Paumanok — distinction
- Roanoke Vineyards — honest
- Lenz Winery — distinction
- Pindar Vineyards — distinction
- Osprey's Dominion — distinction
- Sherwood House Vineyards — distinction
- Waters Crest — distinction
- Palmer Vineyards — distinction
- T'Jara — honest
- Kontokosta Winery — honest
- Sklar — undiscovered
Restaurants in North Fork of Long Island
Restaurants in North Fork of Long Island