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Long Island Wines

Located in southeast New York State, the Long Island Wine Region is structured around three AVAs: North Fork of Long Island, The Hamptons and the all-encompassing Long Island AVA. The maritime-influenced climate welcomes Bordeaux varieties, including Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with Chardonnay, and Riesling also showing a strong presence. Compared to the cooler Finger Lakes region located in the northern part of the state, Long Island sees a growing season that’s nearly three weeks longer. For more information about Long Island wines, visit our Wine Reviews.

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Lenz 1997 Estate Bottled Merlot (North Fork of Long Island)

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Price $55

According to winemaker Eric Fry, the big reason for the quality of this wine is vine age-a venerable (by LI standards) 22 years. This is a big, dense wine pumped full of black cherries and capped off by hints of cedar and coffee. Right now it's more about potential than pleasure-try to hold a bottle or two for five years. — J.C. (4/1/2001)

The Grapes of Roth 2009 Noble Roth Late Harvest Riesling (Long Island)

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Price $36

Undulating with richness and flavor. There’s a textural brilliance that stands out on this sumptuous Trockenbeerenauslese-style Riesling from the North Fork’s Roman Roth. Gorgeously perfumed with roses, freesia, lanolin and honey, it’s a complex, composed representative of a fine American dessert wine. — A.I. (2/1/2012)

Martha Clara 2000 Estate Reserve Chardonnay (North Fork of Long Island)

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Price $18

A steely, lean and focused wine. Quite lovely and made in a fine, Burgundian style. The fruit is subtle but expands on the palate to reveal wonderful pear, apple, citrus, herb and mineral qualities. Long and fresh on the finish. — J.M. (4/1/2003)

Lenz 1994 Cuvée Sparkling (North Fork of Long Island)

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Price $30

Starts out with aromas of toast, strawberries and citrus. Tart and dry and very fresh; this should hold well in the bottle for some time. Winemaker Eric Fry only makes between 500 and 600 cases each year and disgorges it in small batches so it’s always fresh when released. — J.C. (4/1/2001)

The Grapes of Roth 2005 Merlot (Long Island)

Price $50

Big and brooding with richly concentrated black plums and velvety, mouthfilling tannins, Roman Roth’s namesake Merlot is boldly structured, but beautifully nuanced as well, with sprays of violet perfume and just a whiff of wet, earthy forest and dried herb notes. Drink now with a good decant, or hold for another 2–3 years. — A.I. (12/31/2011)

Pindar Vineyards 1997 Mythology Merlot (North Fork of Long Island)

Price $28

The best Mythology yet, with more lush fruit than previous vintages have possessed. It's still earthy and leathery with tobacco notes, but this year the wine has enough sweet cassis fruit to balance it out. The creamy texture is a treat. — J.C. (4/1/2001)

Macari 2000 Essencia White (North Fork of Long Island)

Price $35

Quite honey-like, with a strong apricot component. Lush, rich and velvety on the palate. The wine is intense and focused, and long on the finish. — J.M. (12/1/2002)

Wölffer 1997 Brut Sparkling (The Hamptons, Long Island)

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Price $27

Crisp, firm and packed with intensity. The wine serves up lots of hazelnut, toast, spice, citrus, apple, melon, pear, honeysuckle and herb flavors. Creamy and rich on the finish, with a bright, refreshing edge. — J.M. (12/1/2002)

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