Guides
Long Island Wine Guides
Deep dives into the wineries, varietals, trips and bottles that matter on Long Island.
- Long Island Wineries — The Complete Guide — The complete guide to Long Island wineries — North Fork vs Hamptons, the best tasting rooms, what to drink, where to stay, and how to plan a weekend.
- Best Long Island Wines to Buy in 2026 — The best Long Island wines to buy in 2026 — top-rated Merlot, Bordeaux blends, Chardonnay and rosé from the North Fork and Hamptons. Shipping included.
- North Fork Wine Tasting — Visitor's Guide — How to plan a North Fork wine-tasting trip — the best wineries, tasting fees, reservations, designated drivers, and the hotels & restaurants nearby.
- Long Island Merlot — Best Bottles & Producers — Long Island Merlot is the region's flagship varietal — softer than Napa, closer to Bordeaux. Here are the best producers, vintages and bottles to buy now.
- Hamptons Rosé — The Defining East-End Pour — Hamptons rosé — Wölffer 'Summer in a Bottle', Channing Daughters and the South Fork's defining warm-weather pour. Buying guide and where to drink it.
- Long Island Wine Tour From NYC — How to do a Long Island wine tour from NYC — train + shuttle, organized bus tours, hired drivers, and full weekend itineraries with hotels and dinner.
- North Fork vs Hamptons — Which Wine Country to Visit — North Fork vs Hamptons wineries — the honest side-by-side. Drive time, vibe, prices, who each region is for, and how to choose for a weekend.
- Dog-Friendly Long Island Wineries — The Long Island wineries that actually welcome dogs — North Fork and Hamptons tasting rooms with outdoor seating, water bowls, and patio policies.
- Long Island Wineries Open in Winter — Which Long Island wineries stay open through January and February — winter tasting hours, fireplaces, library releases, and quieter rooms on the North Fork.
- Kid-Friendly Long Island Wineries — Long Island wineries that genuinely welcome families — large lawns, food trucks, non-alcoholic flights for kids, and tasting rooms that don't mind strollers.