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New York is the second largest wine producer in the United
States and is becoming the newest and fastest growing wine
region. Long Island can boast nearly 3,000 acres of vines
and over two dozen wineries producing world-class wines
utilizing state-of-the-art technology. Long Island gets
the most attention for its excellent Merlot, Cabernet Franc
and Pinot Noir.
As New York is considered a cool climate state for grape
growing, its wine styles are more Burgundian in style. Cabernet
Franc is making medium bodied wines full of peppery red
currant flavors like those grown in France's Loire
Valley.
Long Island is about 100 miles east of New York City. Long
Island is split into two forks, the North Fork and the South
Fork. The two forks are separated by massive bodies of water,
which help to moderate the temperature. The state's top
reds are a result of the Gulf Stream allowing a growing
season three weeks longer than in other parts of the state.
This helps to provide ideal conditions for robust merlots,
full-bodied chardonnays and other European classics.
"Long Island has clearly emerged as the regional
(wine) leader in the eastern United States" according
to the Wine Spectator, June 2000.
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