Lenz Winery

North Fork Cabernet and Merlot from mature vines, rated by major critics.

Lenz Winery sits on the North Fork of Long Island, where maritime influence and glacial soils shape wines of mineral precision and structure. The winery's Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon and Old Vines Merlot anchor its portfolio—both dark-fruited expressions that reflect the region's cool-climate ripening patterns and the depth that mature vines can achieve. A Chardonnay-Pinot Noir Cuvée rounds out the core offerings, capturing the elegance characteristic of cooler terroirs. Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and Falstaff have all assessed the winery's releases, reflecting its standing within critical circles. Long Island's continental maritime climate—moderated by Atlantic waters and the North Fork's peninsular geography—creates conditions suited to Bordeaux and Burgundy varieties, and Lenz's old-vine selections demonstrate how time in the vineyard translates to complexity in the glass.