Guide to Long Island wineries   

Three cheers for Long Island wineries. These days, there are so many wineries welcoming visitors to stop in for tastings and tours that figuring out where to go can be a challenge. Maybe you want to sit on a North Fork vineyard’s deck with a glass of wine and listen to a little live music. Or perhaps you’re gathering a big group of friends for an afternoon of serious wine tasting — but you want to bring your own picnic. And a dog. Or your kids. See what Long Island wineries offer this season.

CENTRAL LONG ISLAND 

DEL VINO VINEYARDS, 29 Norwood Rd., Northport, 844-335-8466, delvinovineyards.com Hours Open year-round with seasonal hours; reservations encouraged, walk-ins welcome on a first-come, first-served basis. Child-friendly, no pets. Indoor seating and outdoor patio overlooking the vines, but no outside food or beverages allowed. The vineyard offers a robust culinary menu and local craft beer. Tastings $10-$16 a glass; $35-$100 a bottle. Types of wines Grande (super Tuscan), Suprema (red blend), Alto (chardonnay), Ultimo (cabernet blend), Bobino (pinot grigio), Ventola (sauvignon blanc), Amanti (sparkling wine), rosé, pinot noir, reserve wines.

HARMONY VINEYARDS harmonyvineyards.com Hours 5-9 p.m. Thur., 5-10 p.m. Fri., noon-10 p.m. Sat., noon-7 p.m. Sun., May-Oct.; 5-10 p.m. Fri., noon-10 p.m. Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun., Thur. by appointment, Nov.-April. Events Outdoor movies at sunset on Fri. through Oct. (weather-permitting), live music afternoons Sat.-Sun. For ages 21 and older. Leashed pets permitted outside only. Limos, buses and groups of eight or more require reservations. No picnic area. No outside food or beverages. Tastings $16 for 3 wines, $21 for 4 wines; $11-$16 a glass; $36-$60 a bottle. Types of wines red blend, chablis-style chardonnays and rosé.

INSIEME WINES, 3333 Lawson Blvd., Oceanside, 516-696-3300, insiemewines.com Hours 4-9 p.m. Thur., 4-9:30 p.m. Fri., 1-9:30 p.m. Sat. and noon-7 p.m. Sun. Boutique winery and tasting room offers wine made and bottled on-site. Fruit is sourced from artisanal farms in the East End and beyond. Menu includes imported cured meat and cheese charcuterie boards, artisanal flatbreads and other imported delicacies for purchase. No outside food allowed. Reservations suggested, walk-ins welcome. Buses/limos reservation only. Specials available every Thur. night; recurring live music and other events. Tastings $28-$43 flights; $34-$150 bottles. Types of wines sauvignon blanc, sweet and dry rieslings, chardonnay, pinot grigio, rosé, tempranillo, malbec, cabernet sauvignon, super Tuscan, cabernet franc, tannat, petite syrah, signature blend and select cabernet sauvignon. 

LOUGHLIN VINEYARD, 299 Middle Rd., Sayville, 631-589-0027, loughlinvineyardny.com Hours 1-7 p.m. Sat., 1:4:30 p.m. Sun., May 26-Sept. 2; 1-4:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun., Sept. 3-May 25; no reservations. No outside alcohol. Dogs on leash only. Outside food allowed; small cheese plates available for purchase. The vineyard is on the historic Meadow Croft Estate, once owned by John E. Roosevelt. Tastings $2 per wine; $8-$10 a glass; $25-$35 a bottle. Types of wines chardonnay, merlot, south bay breeze (blush), rosé.

WHISPER VINEYARDS, 485 Edgewood Ave., St. James, 631-257-5222, whispervineyards.com Hours noon-7 p.m. Sat., noon-7 p.m. Sun. Dogs on leash allowed on outdoor patio. Buses and limos are allowed by appointment. Pizza, cheese and charcuterie platters available for purchase. Tastings $20 build-your-own flight; $9-$12.50 a glass; $15-$35 a bottle. Types of wines merlot, red cape blend, sparking blanc de blanc, cabernet franc, Franc ' n' Bec, starling rosé, sauvignon blanc, riesling, chardonnay, pinot gris.

RIVERHEAD TOWN

BAITING HOLLOW FARM VINEYARD, 2114 Sound Ave., Baiting Hollow, 631-369-0100, bhfvineyard.com Hours noon-6 p.m. Thur., noon-5 p.m. Fri., noon-8 p.m. Sat., noon-7 p.m. Sun., reservations suggested. Events Live music 1-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. and select holidays. Baiting Hollow Pizza Truck available Fri.-Sun. and weekday holidays. The Backyard and new WineAritaville open Sat.-Sun. No outside food or beverages. Dogs permitted in designated outdoor area, must be on a short leash and curbed. Limos, sprinters and buses by appointment only. Tastings $21-$30; $11-$16 a glass; $32-$50 a bottle. Types of wines white, rosé, red, frozen wine-aritas. Other offerings: beer, cider, whiskey and moonshine.

CLOVIS POINT WINES, 1935 Main Rd., Jamesport, 631-722-4222, clovispointwines.com Hours noon-5 p.m. Mon-Thur., noon-6 p.m. Fri., noon-7 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Reservations suggested on Sat.-Sun., seatings available noon-3 p.m. and 3:30-7 p.m. Events Live music 1-5:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun., food trucks on select dates. Light fare menu available, including gluten-free options. Local art and photos on display. Outside food permitted only when food truck is not on-site (no coolers or insulated bags). No pets. No limos, buses or vans. Tastings $15-$17 a glass; $22.50-$75 a bottle. Types of wines cabernet franc, dry rosé, chardonnay, Burgundy-style wines, merlot, sauvignon blanc and white merlot.

JAMESPORT VINEYARDS/LITTLE OAK WOOD-FIRED KITCHEN, 1216 Rte. 25, Jamesport, 631-722-5256, jamesportwines.com Hours noon-6 p.m. Sun.-Thur., noon-7 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Reservations required, maximum group size of 8. Must be 21 or older on Sat.-Sun. Wood-fired pizzas and light bites, as well as charcuterie; open Thur.-Mon. noon to one hour before closing, closed Tue.-Wed. No dogs. No outside food or beverages. Tastings $25-$35 flight; $15-$19 a glass; $34-$60 a bottle. Types of Wine chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, merlot, cabernet franc, riesling, rosé, dessert wines, red and white blends and Albariño.

JASON'S VINEYARD, 1785 Main Rd. (Route 25), Jamesport, 631-238-5801, jasonsvineyard.com Hours 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Events Live music 1:30-5:30 p.m. weekends. Outside food permitted (not beverages) in the picnic area only. Light snacks available for purchase. Pet-friendly. Buses, limos and groups of 8 or more by reservation. Seating available inside. Tastings $15 for 4-wine flight; $13 a glass; $18-$34 a bottle. Types of wines chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, Golden Fleece, malbec, white riesling, rosé, bubbly rosé, meritage, viognier, sauvignon blanc and dessert wine.

PALMER VINEYARDS, 5120 Sound Ave., Riverhead, 631-722-9463, palmervineyards.com Hours 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thur., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun., Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Reservations required for groups of 6-plus, 6-9 guests $40 a person, 7-19 guests $45 a person, 20 or more guests is a private pavilion reservation ($60 a person). Reservations only between 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Events Live music Fri. 5-8 p.m. May-Oct. and some select Sun. Leashed pets welcome outside. No outside food; brick oven, wood-fired pizza truck and an oyster and seafood truck available this season. Tastings $22 for white 4-wine flight, $25 for red 4-wine flight; $8-$14 a glass; $19-$75 a bottle. Types of wines cabernet franc, sauvignon blanc, riesling, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, pinot blanc, rosé, syrah, Albariño, Old Roots Merlot, Old Roots Reserve, Aromatico, viognier, late-harvest Gewürztraminer, late-harvest cabernet franc, chardonnay. 

PAUMANOK VINEYARDS, 1074 Main Rd. (Route 25), Aquebogue, 631-722-8800, paumanok.com Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Visits are by reservation only at exploretock.com/paumanok. Events Fresh local oyster weekends starting Memorial Day. No outside food; snacks and cheese plates available for purchase. Appointments required for buses, limos, groups of 7 or more and tours. Tastings $20-$28 for 3-4 wines; $8-$18 by the glass; $20-$125 by the bottle. Types of wines sparkling, white, rosé, red, dessert. 

RGNY, 6025 Sound Ave., Riverhead, 631-298-0075, rgnywine.com Hours Open daily, hours vary seasonally. Open for indoor and outdoor reservations. Groups of up to 10 permitted, reservations recommended. Events Live music and Brunch a la Mexicana on select Sun. Annual Harvest Series includes Stomp Party, Dinner in the Vines, and Help Us Harvest. Pets are allowed on the lawn, leashed and with their owners. No outside food; limited menu for purchase includes charcuterie, tacos, street corn, homemade dips (guacamole, Mexican white dip, etc.), churros and lobster rolls (seasonally). Buses and limos permitted. Special wine experiences available, reserve in advance. Tastings $24-31 for 4 wines; $11 and up by the glass; $23 and up for bottle. Types of wines RG line: sparkling rosé, sparkling white, white merlot, viognier, malbec, cabernet franc, pinot noir. Scielo line: rosé, riesling, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, sparkling riesling, Tinto. Special edition: rainbow rosé, amphora skin-fermented Gewürztraminer.

TERRA VITE WINERY & VINEYARD (formerly Diliberto), 250 Manor Lane, Jamesport, 631-722-3416, terravitevineyard.com Hours noon-5 p.m. Wed.-Thur., noon-8 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun., closed Mon.-Tue. Reservations recommended, larger parties by appointment only. No outside food or pets. Family-friendly. Tastings $25 a flight; glasses start at $13; $33-$47 a bottle. Types of wines sauvignon blanc, rosé, white merlot, reserve chardonnay, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, estate syrah, estate merlot, red blends.