Wine Education Series: LONG ISLAND WINE 101
Sunday, February 05, 2012
Long Island Wine 101 Series offers two, hour and a half sessions at 12pm or 2pmEach Course is $25. $20 for Wine Club MembersTickets available @ marthaclaravineyards.comTickets are subject to availability
Wine Trails (1)
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.
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