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Long Island
United States
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The Long Island wine region is located on two peninsula forks in the U.S. state of New York, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the south, Great Peconic Bay in the middle and Long Island Sound to the north. Known for its unique glacial soils and maritime climates, the environment is characterized by warm summer days and nights. The sandy loam soil allows for ideal control of vine growth and promotion of ripe grapes for harvest.
Region
3,000 acres of growing area
People
60+ licensed producers
Production
500,000 cases sold
$150 million USD in regional sales
Impact
4,000 jobs created
1.3 million visitors annually
Primary Grape Varietals
Chardonay
Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Unique Fact
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The first Long Island vineyard was planted in 1973, making the region one of the youngest winegrowing areas in the world. Long Island produces excellent food wines that pair exceptionally well with the abundance of locally produced seafood, produce, cheese, duck, organic poultry, organic lamb and beef.
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