Pindar Vineyards
Pindar Vineyards, a family-owned and operated establishment, stands as the largest vineyard on Long Island, crafting a diverse range of wines.
Founded in 1979 by Dr. Herodotus "Dan" Damianos on a 500-acre Peconic farm, Pindar is by a wide margin the largest winery on Long Island — 17 grape varieties planted across the estate, roughly 23 different varietal and proprietary bottlings produced each year, and 70,000+ cases moving through the cellar annually. That scale lets the winery offer the most affordable cross-section of Long Island wine anywhere on the East End: the Winter White, Summer Blush, and Peacock Series bottlings are workaday pours that fill restaurant lists across Suffolk County, while the Mythology Bordeaux blend, Reserve Merlot and Pythagoras dessert wine show the cellar's serious side. The tasting room is the biggest on the trail — easily large enough to handle bus tours and bridal parties — and is consistently the friendliest first stop for anyone new to North Fork wine.
Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Riesling
Pindar is where I send first-timers who want to taste broadly without committing to a $35 reserve flight. Skip past the sweet whites and ask for a pour of the Mythology — it's a serious Bordeaux blend hiding inside a tasting room built for crowds.
Scale of the operation
Pindar farms a 500-acre estate in Peconic planted to 17 grape varieties, producing roughly 23 varietal and proprietary bottlings a year and more than 70,000 cases annually, making it the largest winery on Long Island by output.
The wine range
The portfolio spans everyday bottlings — Winter White, Summer Blush, and the Peacock Series — that are widely poured at restaurants across Suffolk County, up to the Mythology Bordeaux blend, a Reserve Merlot, and the Pythagoras dessert wine at the top of the range.
Tasting room capacity
The tasting room is built to accommodate large volumes of visitors, including bus tours and bridal parties, and is one of the larger indoor spaces on the North Fork trail.
Getting there
Pindar Vineyards is on Route 25 in Peconic. Check the winery's website directly for current hours, tasting fees, and event schedules, as an accessible current pricing page could not be verified at the time of research due to a browser-verification barrier on the site.
What it costs
| Public winery tour and tasting | $35 per person | $25 for wine club members; weekends May–October |
| Private winery tour and tasting | $40 per person | Monday–Friday by appointment |
| Pavilion table reservation | $50 | up to eight guests, Saturday or Sunday |
Prices checked 2026-09-20 — Pindar Vineyards — visit us
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Frequently asked questions
- What are Pindar Vineyards's tasting room hours?
- Pindar 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 Pindar Vineyards?
- Reservations are strongly recommended at Pindar 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 Pindar Vineyards located?
- Pindar Vineyards 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 Pindar Vineyards known for?
- Pindar Vineyards is known for chardonnay, merlot, cabernet franc, riesling. On the tasting menu, ask about their Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Riesling.
- When was Pindar Vineyards founded?
- Pindar Vineyards was founded in 1979, making it one of the more established producers on Long Island's North Fork.
- How do I get to Pindar Vineyards from NYC?
- From Manhattan, Pindar Vineyards 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 Pindar 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.