Touring a North Fork vineyard gives you an unusual behind-the-scenes peek at a growing industry that doesn't mind sharing at least some of its secrets.

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Spencer and Tracey, two Percheron horses, lead the tour of Martha Clara Vineyards in Riverhead. Owned by the Entenmann family, the vineyard offers horse-drawn carriage tours around the 112-acre property. (Sept. 1, 2012)

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Guests try out different wines in the tasting room at Martha Clara Vineyards in Riverhead. (Sept. 1, 2012)

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Chris Baiz, owner of the Old Field Vineyards, gives visitors a history lesson and takes them through the process of making wine, starting with just one grape, during his vineyard tour. The Old Field Vineyard in Southold, owned and operated by the Baiz family, has been part of the family since the end of World War I. (Sept. 2, 2012)

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Chris Baiz, owner of the Old Field Vineyards, takes guests through the process of wine making during one of his tours. (Sept. 2, 2012)

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Guests try different types of wines in the tasting room at the Old Field Vineyards in Southhold. (Sept. 2, 2012)

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Guests begin their tour at the Old Field Vineyard in Southold, where owner Chris Baiz teaches guests about the history of the winery and takes them through the process of wine making. (Sept. 2, 2012)

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The 20-minute tour rides offered at Martha Clara Vineyards in Riverhead take guests alongside the surrounding vineyards, through the horse farm, through the animal farm and outside the Entenmann's family estate. (Sept. 1, 2012)

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Chris Baiz, owner of the Old Field Vineyards, gives a history lesson during his tour. The Old Field Vineyard in Southold, owned and operated by the Baiz family, has been part of the family since the end of World War I. (Sept. 2, 2012)

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Guests enjoy a variety of wines in the tasting room at Martha Clara Vineyards in Riverhead. (Sept. 1, 2012)

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Guests at Martha Clara Vineyards in Riverhead take a ride through the winery led by Bill and Charlie, two Percheron horses, and tour guide Angel Saunders. (Sept. 1, 2012)

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Tours offered at Martha Clara Vineyards include a horse-drawn carriage ride and a wine tasting. (Sept. 1, 2012)

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