Wine Grapes and Bulk Wine from Suffolk County (Long Island)
Long Island is the East Coast's best-known maritime wine region, and nearly all of it lies in Suffolk County. The Long Island appellation has two sub-appellations, the North Fork of Long Island and The Hamptons, Long Island. The North Fork is by far the more planted, with roughly 3,000 acres of vineyards, while The Hamptons has only a few dozen.
The Atlantic Ocean and Long Island Sound moderate temperatures, which gives a long, mild growing season. That maritime climate lets dark-skinned Vitis vinifera varieties such as Merlot and Cabernet Franc ripen well, and the region is known for black-fruit wines with balanced tannins.
Supply is small compared with the West Coast, which makes East Coast lots relatively rare on the market. HarvestLink lists Suffolk County grapes by the ton and bulk wine by the gallon, openly or under NDA.
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What to check before you buy or sell
- Ask which sub-appellation a lot comes from, since the North Fork holds most of the plantings.
- Coastal weather can vary a lot from year to year, so ask for the vintage's growing-season notes and the analysis of the actual lot.
- For Merlot and Cabernet Franc, ask about the clone, the crop load and the harvest date.
- Supply is limited, so confirm quantities and delivery early, and consider how you will transport wine or fruit from the East End.
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Island wine only in Suffolk County?
Nearly all of Long Island's vineyards are in Suffolk County, and the North Fork holds more than three quarters of the island's wine industry.
What grapes do well on Long Island?
Dark-skinned varieties such as Merlot and Cabernet Franc do particularly well in the temperate, maritime climate.
Why are Long Island lots rare?
Total planted acreage is small compared with California, so fewer lots come to market. Save a search to hear about new ones.
Guides that help
Related regions and varieties
Sources
- Wikipedia: North Fork of Long Island AVA
- Wikipedia: The Hamptons, Long Island AVA
- Wine Enthusiast: Long Island region
Figures come from the sources above and change over time. Educational information, not legal, tax or financial advice.
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