North Fork wineries you do not want to miss!

Right outside New York City sits some of the best wineries in the country. North Fork is considered one of the best wine regions in the United States although it is usually overshadowed by areas like Napa. To take advantage of one of the best-kept secrets of the east coast, check out these North Fork wineries. Lenz Winery is one of the original wineries in the area, founded in 1978. Since their inception, Lenz Winery has been producing some of the top quality wines, especially when it comes to their Merlot. Right next to Lenz Winery is Bedell Cellars, it will make you second guess your surroundings. Looking more like a swanky vineyard that you would find in Napa, the wines produced at Bedell have consistently been rated as some of the best wines in New York and were even poured at Obama's inauguration. You can lose track of time on their huge back deck while enjoying a giant game of chess with their life-sized chess pieces. Paumanok Vineyards is named after the Native American name for Long Island and helps to pay homage to the serenity and beauty of the area that the Massoud family makes their wine and grows their grapes. Shinn Estate, run by owners David Page and Barbra Shinn, specializes in organic wine. The couple has a restaurateur background, which is obvious when you look at their food and wine pairings. Book a night at the attached bed and breakfast and enjoy one of the delicious dishes prepared by David himself. All of us at East End Insurance in North Fork, NY would like to invite you out to enjoy a relaxing evening at one of these local wineries!