Photos from Pindar Vineyards, a winery in Peconic.

Credit: Photo by Randee Daddona

Janet Bates, Kathy DiPilato, Alan Bates and Joe DiPilato, all from Putnam, Connecticut, taste wine at Pindar Vineyards in Peconic while wine-educator Colin Palladino answers their questions. (September 11, 2010)

Credit: Photo by Randee Daddona

Pindar Vineyards in Peconic is one of the largest vineyards on the North Fork and is housed inside a 1890 restored old potato barn where they offer a large selection of wines for tasting. (September 11, 2010)

Credit: Photo by Randee Daddona

Winemaker Edward Lovaas stands for a portrait by the stainless casks at Pindar Vineyards in Peconic during harvest time. (September 11, 2010)

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Pindar Vineyards in Peconic with its pavilion is a place to bring favorite foods for picnicking and listening to live music such as Bob Carney who plays for those sitting outside here. (Sept. 11, 2010)

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Pindar Vineyards in Peconic encourages guests to bring a picnic lunch to accompany their wines while dining out in the vineyards. (Sept. 11, 2010)

Credit: Photo by Randee Daddona

Dina LoPresto of Farmingdale gathers the aroma of a cabernet franc during her visit to Pindar Vineyards in Peconic. (September 11, 2010)

Credit: Photo by Randee Daddona

Pindar Vineyards in Peconic is one of the largest vineyards on the North Fork and offers a large selection of choices for tasting. (September 11, 2010)

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