Why Long Island Wine Tours are so Popular?
When you book that limousine service in NYC to take you to your hotel, there are lots of things on your mind to see and do during your visit. Doubtless, wine will feature somewhere in there – a glass or two with a meal, or a sparkling toast in some luxury restaurant. But many people don't realize that you can tour wineries when staying in New York – those of the Long Island wine region.
The Long Island wine region or American Viticultural Area (AVA)
covers the counties of Nassau and Suffolk in New York, including some small
offshore islands. It was established
back in 2001 when the two separate areas were brought together into one AVA,
allowing the wineries to use blends from vineyards in other parts of New York.
There are two viticulture areas within the region, each with its
distinctive style and wineries. The
remainder of the area is simply classed as Long Island.
The
Hamptons and North Fork Region
The Hamptons is entirely in the east of Suffolk County and covers
all the area of the South Fork of Long Island including Southampton and East
Hampton as well as Gardiners Island. It
comprises a total of 209 square miles.
North Fork is within Suffolk County and includes Shelter and Robins
Islands with the 6 miles boundary line to the west separating Riverhead and
Brookhaven Townships.
About the
wine
The Long Island AVA is one of the most diverse growing regions in
the country. Rules state that 85% of
fruit used in the wine needs to be grown within the area and the diverse
landscape and micro-climates make possible a wide number of wines. The area has a cool, maritime climate that
leads to wines with modern alcohol, intense aromatics, and crisp acidity.
There are some old world red wine varieties including full-bodied
and powerful wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. There are also light bodied and fruity wines
such as Lagrein and Pinot Noir that are ideal for chicken and risotto dishes.
The range of whites available cover all the classics such as
Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc as well as crisp and zesty wines such as
Riesling and Muscat. There are also rose
wines that are mostly un-oaked and dry as well as a few aperitif varieties and
dessert wines including ‘late harvest' grapes such as Merlot and Riesling.
Finally, the region produces traditional style sparkling wines that are ideal
for everything from special occasions to a light brunch. During the wine tour, your
guide and sommelier will do a good job of explaining food and wine pairings.
Delux Worldwide Transportation is offering Long Island Wine Tours from
NYC for those living in the city or visiting it. There are four options for the tour depending
on the size of the group – a six-passenger SUV, an eight-passenger stretch
limousine or either an 11 or 14 passenger executive van. All offer complete relaxation and luxury for
the journey elements of the tour.
The tour itself visits three North Fork Wineries. It includes fully chauffeured transportation
with bottled water and soda offered in the vehicles. There is also a gourmet boxed lunch for each
member of the tour. The tour concludes
with a stop at Breirmere Farms where you can purchase local goodies. Prices start from $135 per person. Wine tours are a lovely way to spend time
with friends as well as to celebrate special events such as birthdays,
anniversaries or even bachelor and bachelorette parties. Long Island wine tours
offer you an education in the region and are a popular way to entertain
business associates.
Visiting
the Long Island AVA
Long Island is the largest island in the mainland US states, and
the western part comprises of two New York City boroughs – Queens and
Brooklyn. The AVA wine region is the
eastern part of the island with the two counties of Suffolk and Nassau.
The proximity to NYC means that it is simple to book limo service
to Long Island wineries.
The convenience of chauffeured car service allows you to travel
out from the heart of the city or from any of the surrounding airports to the
part of the island in which you are visiting. Delux Worldwide Transportation
offers Long
Island airport car service in addition to other transportation
services for transfers to and from all airports. Professional Long Island limo
service with Delux is the best way to experience Long Island wine tours.
A wine tour of the region is a perfect break from the hustle of
the city and allows you to see some of the beautiful countrysides. Luxury wine
tours are also a great way for locals to remember all the amazing things on
their doorstep and sample wine made very close to home.
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