Terra Vite North Fork Winery & Vineyard
Terra Vite North Fork Winery & Vineyard combines the charm of old world Italy with the beauty of the North Fork.
Set on picturesque Manor Lane in Riverhead, Terra Vite — Italian for "land and vine" — is a 3-acre boutique vineyard owned by Jacqui and Greg Goodale and managed by Jessy Fusco. The estate is built around education: small-group tastings, vineyard-to-glass classes, harvest workshops, and oyster pairings with East End shellfish farmers are core to the visit. The portfolio is intentionally small — estate Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and a rosé made from North Fork fruit — and pours happen in a converted barn with Italianate touches throughout. Reservations are essential, especially on summer weekends when the lawn fills with seated tastings.
Terra Vite wines
A small, education-focused vineyard
Terra Vite is a 3-acre boutique vineyard on Manor Lane in Riverhead, owned by Jacqui and Greg Goodale and managed by Jessy Fusco. The name is Italian for "land and vine," and the property leans into that heritage with Italianate touches in its converted-barn tasting space.
What a visit includes
Rather than a straightforward bar pour, Terra Vite builds its visits around small-group tastings, vineyard-to-glass classes, harvest workshops, and oyster pairings with East End shellfish farmers. The estate pours a compact lineup grown from North Fork fruit: Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and a rosé.
Reservations and getting there
Reservations are essential, particularly on summer weekends when the lawn is used for seated tastings. Terra Vite is at 250 Manor Lane, Jamesport, NY 11947; check the winery's site directly for current hours, as a verifiable standing fee schedule was not available at the time of research.
The menu
Terra Vite's published food-and-wine menu runs alongside its estate bottlings: recent listed wines include a 2025 Sauvignon Blanc, a 2025 Isola white blend of Pinot Grigio and Gewürztraminer, a stainless-steel-fermented 2025 Sole Chardonnay, a skin-contact-free 2025 White Merlot, an oak-aged 2025 Ora D'Oro Chardonnay, and a 2025 'Marea' Rosé blending Merlot and Syrah. Alongside wine flights, the food menu covers boards, panini, and bowls, with vegan and gluten-free options available on request; the kitchen notes that food is prepared in a space that also handles nuts and dairy.
What it costs
| Outdoor patio reservation, one to five guests | $5 per guest hold | refunded unless cancelled inside 24 hours or missed |
| Large group reservation, six to twelve guests | $40 per person minimum spend | 90 minutes, excludes tax and gratuity; no guided tasting required |
| Tasting room reservation, one to five guests | No set tasting fee | pay as you go by glass, flight or bottle |
Prices checked 2026-09-20 — Terra Vite — reservations
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Frequently asked questions
- What are Terra Vite North Fork Winery & Vineyard's tasting room hours?
- Terra Vite North Fork Winery & Vineyard'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 Terra Vite North Fork Winery & Vineyard?
- Reservations are strongly recommended at Terra Vite North Fork Winery & Vineyard 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 Terra Vite North Fork Winery & Vineyard located?
- Terra Vite North Fork Winery & Vineyard is in Riverhead, 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 Terra Vite North Fork Winery & Vineyard known for?
- Terra Vite North Fork Winery & Vineyard is known for terra vite wines. On the tasting menu, ask about their Terra Vite wines.
- How do I get to Terra Vite North Fork Winery & Vineyard from NYC?
- From Manhattan, Terra Vite North Fork Winery & Vineyard is about a 2–2.5 hour drive via the LIE (I-495) to the North Fork, exiting toward Riverhead. 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 Terra Vite North Fork Winery & Vineyard?
- 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.