Located on the East Coast of the US sits a crazy place  , a place that’s very stressful, full of suits and more coffee houses than you can “shake a stick at” !!. Captialism is king and if you ever look round each block you’re sure to find a new fad , a new ideal or a uber cool innovation

New York has always been a central hub for business. Full of stress bunnies –

but… if you look a little east of manhattan, past the fabulous districts of Hoboken, DUMBO and the Bronx then you’ll find a peaceful haven called Long Island.

Out here stocks and shares are rarely spoken about and the mere mention of old blue sumatra coffee beans (for a cappachino to be drunk after 10:30am) is frowned upon!

Leave that city stuff in the city.

Here they have the coastline ,

TWO PHOTOS

 

They have nature and no skyscrapers. Here vines can be left to grow.  It is the equivalent of Margaret River in Australia ( almost forgotten about , not overworked and sustainable.)

Due to the nature of the weather the following grapes grow :

WHITES

RICH & FULL-BODIED whites are complex and have oak influence to encourage complex flavors and aromas.  Pairs well with crab and lobster, cream sauces and soft cheeses. These wines can age up to 10 years.

FEATURED GRAPES
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc

AROMATIC whites are light and refreshing & intense aromas. Pairs well with baked salmon, sea bass, pork and cured meats. These wines can age up to 8 years.

FEATURED GRAPES
Gewurztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris) Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Tocai Friulano, Albarino, Viognier

CRISP & ZESTY whites are fresh, light and invigorating and crisp acidity.
Pair well with seafood and regional food These wines can age up to 4-6 years.

FEATURED GRAPES

Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris) Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Tocai Fruiano

REDS

FULL-BODIED & POWERFUL reds have been fermented on the skins and aged resulting in higher tannins, higher alcohol, and darker fruit flavors
Pair with barbecue, smoked meats, read meat and steaks as well as savory mushroom dishes.These wines can age up to 30 years

FEATURED GRAPES
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Refosco, Syrah

MEDIUM-BODIED Their characteristics are balanced = a perfect harmony of fruit, acidity and tannin.  Pair with pizza to roast meats; hearty vegetable soups to burgers.These wines can age up to 15 years

FEATURED GRAPES
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Blaufrankisch

LIGHT-BODIED & FRUITY are perfect for a  summer bbq. (rubbish for winter – but refer to FULL BODIED above )These wines have lighter tannins, bright acidity and slightly lower alcohol with red fruit flavors.
These reds can chill for drinking on their own or with risottos, chicken and other poultry.These wines can age up to 10 years.

FEATURED GRAPES
Cabernet Franc, Lagrein, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Refosco

ROSE  IN SEASON. EVERY SEASON.
Long Island Rosés range from pale to more deeply colored, medium bodied and fruit-scented.

Pair with lighter vegetable and chicken dishes, and are great with grilled fish and meats.​These wines can age up to 3 years.

Reds Long Island best GW vintage years (in order)

Very good – 2013 2012 2015 2014 1998 1995

Good – 2010 2001 2004 1994 1990

The Rest – 2011 2008 2009 2007 1997 1996 2006 2005 2000 1999 1992

Whites – best GW vintage years (in order)

Very Good – 2004 2010 1991 1990 2001 1997 1994 2007

Good – 2015 2014 2013 2012 2008 2006 2002 1999 1993

the rest -2009 2005

 

What more could you want  !!!
 

Sure you’ll find the rich families, the preppy school kids and the success of America in just one area.

Hugely influential and  perfect lifestyle but go east

The Long Island AVA is an American Viticultural Area encompassing Nassau and Suffolk counties of New York.

WINE PRODUCERS ON LONG ISLAND

Please click on any of the links below  to see more on these fabulous producers. This is good reading when you need time to your self, press pause on life

Touch the screen to halt life for a moment !

just a moment and enjoy discovering something new!

1. Ackerly pond vineyards

2. Aanthony nappa wines

3.   baiting hollow farm vineyard

4.  bedell cellars

5. Bouké Wines and Bouquet Wines

6.   castello di borghese

7.  channing daughters Hamptons

8. Clovis Point wines

9. Coffee Pot Cellars

10. Corey Creek Vineyards 

11.  croteaux

12.  Diliberto Winery

13.  North duckwalk vinyards Hamptons

14.  South duckwalk winery Hamptons

15.  gramercy vineyard

16. harbes vineyard

17.  james port wines

18.  jasons vineyard

19.  kontokosta winery Hamptons

20. Laurel Lake Vineyards 

21.  lieb cellars

22.  macari wines

23.  martha clara vineyards

24.  mattebella

25.  mccall wines

26.  one woman wines

27.   ospreys dominion

28.  palmer vineyards

29.  paumanok

30.  pellegrini vineyards

31.  pindar

32.  premium wine group

33.  pugliese vineyards

34.  raphael wine

35.    roanoke vineyards

36.  sannino vineyard

37.  scarola vineyards

38.  sherwood house vineyards

39.   shinne state vineyards

40.  starking pointe

41.  suhru wines

42.  lenz wine

43.  the old field Hamptons

44.  tjara vineyards

45.  vineyard 48 wine

46. . waters crest winery

47. whisper vineyards

48. wolffer Hamptons

49. woodside orchards

North Fork – 49
The Hamptons/ Western Suffolk  5

The Geeky bit – The modern day wine industry in New York was founded in 1973.

• The most planted grapes (varietals) to be planted are Cabernet Sauvigon, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.
• The number of vineyards have now swelled to 60 (some not available to the public and range from 2.5 to over 500 acres.
• The annual production of cases equals 500,000 cases (1,200,000 gallons) attracting 1.3 million visitors
• Total Number of Acres Owned: 4,000
  Number of Acres Planted: 3,000 (1200 Rugby sized pitches )

One of the dilemmas that the region faces is the effect of becoming popular. Just like Oregon : how do the regions protect the environment from erosion and over use  and still keep the region sustainable?  No one wants a dissolving environment buts its a fine line between getting the visitor numbers right and excluding the very hand that feeds you !  So far both regions have got it right.

The Long Island AVA was established in 2001, over 15 years after two smaller AVAs were created at the eastern end of Long Island. The Long Island AVA was set up to promote wineries outside the Hamptons and Suffolk AVA’s  It also protected the Long Island name; AVAs require that a minimum of 85% of the fruit used in the designated wine is grown within the borders of the region.

Due to the nature of the area being small in distribution most wineries sell locally. But with the internet and good shipping rates you can get some fantastic wines sent to your home. Import outside the EU is only £2.17 a bottle (plus shipping)  Go on  , be brave

3 suggestions below – but click on the vineyard links above to find out more

 

Wolffer estate rose 2016 £11.44 Midway wine and liquors

characteristics in photos

Bedell Cellera Cab Franc  £15.26 2015 Hamptons Wine Shoppe

 

characteristics in photos

Paumanok Chenin Blanc £14.04  Garnet wines and Liquors

characteristics in photos

Vineyards on Long Island benefit from the moderating influence of the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island Sound, and Peconic Bay on the local climate.[3]

The North Fork of Long Island AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in eastern Suffolk County. The North Fork of Long Island is home to 38 wineries and 3,000 acres (1,200 ha) of planted vineyards. The local climate is heavily influenced by the presence of Long Island Sound, Peconic Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean. The maritime influences of these bodies of water help to moderate temperature fluctuations and extend the growing season up to a month longer than other regions in New York.

The Hamptons, Long Island AVA is an American Viticultural Area located entirely within eastern Suffolk County, New York, and includes the entire South Fork of Long Island and the townships of Southampton and East Hampton. Authored by winemaker Richard Olsen-Harbich in 1984, it was the first AVA to be approved for Long Island. The region covers an east-west oriented peninsula approximately 54 miles (87 km) long and between 0.5 miles (0.8 km) and 10.0 miles (16.1 km) wide. The local climate is heavily influenced by the nearby Atlantic Ocean and Peconic Bay. The region is generally cooler and more prone to fog than the nearby North Fork of Long Island AVA. The soil is silt and loam.[3] The area is in hardiness zones 7a and 7b.

Type American Viticultural Area
Year established 1988[1]
Country United States
Part of Long Island AVA, New York
Climate region Maritime
Soil conditions Silt, loam
Total area 136,448 acres (55,219 ha)[2]
Grapes produced Aligote, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Dornfelder, Gewurztraminer, Lemberger, Merlot, Muscat Ottonel, Pinot blanc, Pinot gris, Pinot Meunier, Pinot noir, Sauvignon blanc, Semillon, Tocai Friulano[3]

The New York grape, grape juice and wine industry generates more than $4.8 billion in economic benefits annually for New York State. 1,631 family vineyards… over 400 wineries… 175,000,000 bottles of wine… $408 million in state and local taxes – these are just a few of the many statistics available in this section. The “What’s in a Bottle of Wine?” poster summarizes it all, but other resources include map showing the number of wineries in various New York counties, detailed economic impact studies, descriptions of New York’s most common grape varieties, a photo gallery and much more. The grape and wine industry is a collection of small family businesses which, appropriately, do not share proprietary data, so there is some information which is simply not available. But here we offer you the latest and most detailed information that we have.

Music  BILLY Joel   NEW YORK STATE OF MIND

 

 

YOU DIDNT REALLY PRESS THE PAUSE BUTTON DID YOU !!!