Visitor Guide

Visit Long Island Wine Country

Name: LI Wine Guide
Address: Greenport, NY, US
Price range: $$

Itineraries, hotels, restaurants and transportation tips for the North Fork and Hamptons.

One Day on the North Fork — A perfect 1-day Long Island wine country itinerary — 4–5 wineries, lunch, and timing tips.
Weekend on the North Fork — A 2-day North Fork wine country weekend itinerary with hotels, restaurants and a non-wine activity.
Hamptons Wine & Food Day — South Fork wine and food day trip: Wölffer, Channing Daughters, beach and dinner.
Where to Stay in Long Island Wine Country — Best North Fork inns, B&Bs and boutique hotels for wine country visitors.
Getting Around Without Driving — Limos, shuttle tours, the LIRR Greenport line and bike tour options.
Where to Eat — Top restaurants on the North Fork and in the Hamptons for wine country visitors.
Best Time to Visit — Month-by-month guide — harvest, summer crowds, off-season tasting room access and signature events.
Guided Wine Tour Operators — Best Long Island wine tour companies and what's included.
North Fork Classic Tour: 5 Pioneer Wineries — A pioneer-focused North Fork itinerary linking five of the region's defining estates — built for first-timers who want context plus great wine.
North Fork Merlot Trail — A focused day across the producers behind the Merliance — Long Island's defining varietal at four serious estates.
Sparkling & Rosé Day Plan — A lighter North Fork itinerary built around bubbles and dry rosé — perfect for a hot summer Saturday.
Seasonal Tips: When to Visit the North Fork — Month-by-month guidance on weather, crowds, harvest, and which wineries to prioritize across each season.
Hotels & Stays: Best Bases for Long Island Wine Country — How to pick a base town on the North Fork — Greenport, Southold, Cutchogue, Mattituck, Jamesport, Riverhead — plus where to stay, where to eat, and which wineries are nearest each.