The
North Fork of Long Island AVA is an American Viticultural Area
located in eastern Suffolk County
, New
York
. Authored by winemaker Richard Olsen-Harbich
in 1985, it includes the entire North Fork of Long Island
and the townships of
Riverhead
, Shelter
Island, and Southold
. The North Fork of Long Island is home to
over 30
wineries and 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 most planted
grape varietals in
the region are
Merlot, Chardonnay, and
Cabernet Franc.
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