VISIT FAMED NORTH FORK VINEYARDS VIA THE MTA LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Leave your car at home and journey to the vineyards of the Island's scenic North Fork via the air-conditioned comfort of the LIRR and chartered bus for the single low package price of $52 round trip. Adults only please. On the Railroad's LI Wine and ...
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Long Island Beach
About 100 miles (160 kilometres) east of New York City, the island separates into the North Fork and a South Fork known as The Hamptons, with the Atlantic Ocean on the south, Great Peconic Bay separating the two forks, and Long Island Sound to the north. These massive bodies of water moderate the temperature, creating a long growing season and ideal conditions for robust merlots, full-bodied chardonnays, and other European classics.
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Specialties:
Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blends
Acres of Vineyard:
1,930
Bonded Wineries:
43
Growing Season:
215-233 days
Grape Production:
4,000 tons
Moderating Influences:
Long Island Sound, Peconic Bay, Atlantic Ocean
Leading Varieties:
Classic European - Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Merlot, Riesling
Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blends
Acres of Vineyard:
1,930
Bonded Wineries:
43
Growing Season:
215-233 days
Grape Production:
4,000 tons
Moderating Influences:
Long Island Sound, Peconic Bay, Atlantic Ocean
Leading Varieties:
Classic European - Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Merlot, Riesling