Chronicle Wines
Discover Chronicle Wines, where every bottle holds a story at this dynamic, women-led tasting room on the North Fork of Long Island.
Founded by veteran winemakers Alie Shaper and Robin Epperson-McCarthy, Chronicle Wines is a women-led tasting room in Peconic that pours five distinct chapters rather than a single label: Brooklyn Oenology (Shaper's pioneering urban project), Saltbird Cellars (Epperson-McCarthy's terroir-driven North Fork bottlings), As If Wines, Haywater Cove, and the canned CANette line. The portfolio leans into lesser-seen New York varieties and natural winemaking, with skin-contact whites, pét-nats, and unfiltered reds rotating through the seasonal menu. The intimate, art-filled tasting room is one of the most thoughtful stops on Peconic Lane and routinely earns end-of-year nods from regional press.
Brooklyn Oenology, Saltbird Cellars, As If Wines, Haywater Cove, CANette
Tasting room hours and location
Chronicle Wines is at 2885 Peconic Lane, Peconic, NY 11958. Current hours as listed on the winery's site are Thursday 12pm–8pm and Friday through Sunday 12pm–6pm; the tasting room can be reached at (631) 488-0046. 1
Five brands under one roof
The site describes the project as "one winery, two winemakers, five brands," pouring Brooklyn Oenology, Saltbird Cellars, As If Wines, Haywater Cove, and the canned CANette line side by side rather than promoting a single house label. 1
Shipping
Chronicle ships within New York and to other states, with separate shipping information pages for New York orders versus out-of-state orders — a distinction worth checking before ordering online rather than tasting in person. 1
Meet the winemakers
Chronicle was founded by Alie Shaper and Robin Epperson-McCarthy. Shaper, raised on Long Island, trained in winemaking at Premium Wine Group on the North Fork after earning her WSET Advanced Certificate, founded the Brooklyn Oenology (BOE) label and tasting room in Williamsburg in 2006, and later launched the As If Wines and Haywater Cove labels after relocating to Long Island wine country in 2014; she also became winemaker for Croteaux Vineyards in 2015. Epperson-McCarthy, a North Fork native, worked as lab director for Premium Wine Group across harvests in California, New Zealand, Tasmania, and Australia, served as assistant winemaker at Martha Clara Vineyards and as senior sommelier at Roanoke Vineyards, founded her own Saltbird Cellars label in 2014, and co-founded the nonprofit North Fork Wine Trail. 2
From Brooklyn tasting room to shared label
The two winemakers joined forces in 2017 to open a shared North Fork tasting room, then formally launched the combined Chronicle Wines brand in 2019 to bind their individual wine labels, the tasting room, and community events together under one roof. Chronicle later developed CANette, a line of canned, dry spritzers made with local grapes and natural flavors. 2
What it costs
| Advance reservation, groups of six to ten | $20 per person | includes one tasting flight; book 48+ hours ahead |
| Private owner-hosted tasting | $45 per person | two to four guests, 60 minutes, includes a cheese board |
Prices checked 2026-09-20 — Chronicle Wines — tasting room
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Frequently asked questions
- What are Chronicle Wines's tasting room hours?
- Chronicle Wines's tasting room hours vary by season — typically Friday through Sunday during the off-season and daily in summer and harvest. Always check the winery's website before driving out, especially mid-week.
- Do I need a reservation to taste at Chronicle Wines?
- Reservations are strongly recommended at Chronicle Wines on weekends and during harvest season (September–November). Walk-ins are sometimes accepted on weekdays. Booking ahead also locks in your group size for seated tastings.
- Where is Chronicle Wines located?
- Chronicle Wines is in Peconic, NY, on the North Fork of Long Island. It's an easy stop on most North Fork or Hamptons wine-tasting day trips.
- What wines is Chronicle Wines known for?
- Chronicle Wines is known for brooklyn oenology, saltbird cellars, as if wines, haywater cove, canette. On the tasting menu, ask about their Brooklyn Oenology, Saltbird Cellars, As If Wines, and Haywater Cove.
- How do I get to Chronicle Wines from NYC?
- From Manhattan, Chronicle Wines is about a 2–2.5 hour drive via the LIE (I-495) to the North Fork, exiting toward Peconic. The LIRR reaches nearby Ronkonkoma and Greenport; from there you'll need a car, taxi, or a booked wine tour to reach the tasting room.
- What's the best time of year to visit Chronicle Wines?
- Late spring through fall is peak on the North Fork — May and June are quietest with the vines leafing out, July–August is busiest, and September–October harvest brings the best energy in the tasting room. Winter weekends are lower-key with shorter hours; always confirm before making the drive.