One Woman Wines & Vineyards
For Claudia Purita, sustainability and self-reliance have always been a way of life, starting from her upbringing on a family farm in Calabria, Italy.
Claudia Purita grew up on a family farm in Calabria, Italy, where sustainability and self-reliance were daily practice. After moving to Long Island and spending years in the restaurant industry, she planted One Woman in Southold in 2004 and built the winery almost entirely by hand — a rare distinction in an industry dominated by male winemakers and large crews. Much of the vineyard is still hand-tended by Claudia herself, and the focus is on small-lot, estate-grown Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Grüner Veltliner (one of only a handful of plantings on Long Island), an aromatic Riesling, and a Bordeaux-style red. The casual tasting room — a converted farm building with a shaded patio and a converted school bus on the lawn — is dog-friendly, family-friendly, and one of the most personal experiences on the North Fork. Claudia is often pouring on weekends; ask her about the Calabrian heritage and she'll happily walk you through the field blend philosophy.
Grüner Veltliner, Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay, Riesling
One Woman is the most personal stop on the North Fork — there is no front-of-house team between you and the winemaker. The Grüner Veltliner is the bottle to taste; it shouldn't work on Long Island and yet it absolutely does.
Tasting room setting
One Woman's tasting room sits in a converted farm building in Southold with a shaded patio and a repurposed school bus parked on the lawn. The property is dog-friendly and family-friendly, and Claudia Purita pours on weekends herself.
The wines
The estate-grown lineup centers on small-lot whites — Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, an aromatic Riesling, and Grüner Veltliner, one of only a handful of Grüner plantings on Long Island — alongside a Bordeaux-style red.
Getting there
One Woman Wines & Vineyards is in Southold on the North Fork; contact the winery directly for current hours and tasting details, as the winery's site does not publish a standing tasting-fee menu that could be verified at the time of writing.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are One Woman Wines & Vineyards's tasting room hours?
- One Woman Wines & Vineyards'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 One Woman Wines & Vineyards?
- Reservations are strongly recommended at One Woman Wines & Vineyards 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 One Woman Wines & Vineyards located?
- One Woman Wines & Vineyards is in Southold, 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 One Woman Wines & Vineyards known for?
- One Woman Wines & Vineyards is known for grüner veltliner, gewürztraminer, chardonnay, riesling. On the tasting menu, ask about their Grüner Veltliner, Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay, and Riesling.
- How do I get to One Woman Wines & Vineyards from NYC?
- From Manhattan, One Woman Wines & Vineyards is about a 2–2.5 hour drive via the LIE (I-495) to the North Fork, exiting toward Southold. 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 One Woman Wines & Vineyards?
- 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.