Long Island is a New York AVA with a maritime growing environment and smaller appellations on its eastern end.
The surrounding waters distinguish Long Island’s growing environment from inland New York. The regional association documents Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Sauvignon Blanc among its varieties. Long Island contains the North Fork of Long Island and The Hamptons, Long Island appellations, so those names identify more specific origins. The broad AVA should not be treated as interchangeable with either of its smaller areas.
Regional facts reviewed 12 September 2026. The planting examples below are documented varieties, not an acreage ranking or a complete vineyard census.
Grapes planted here.
Classifications.
- American Viticultural Area (AVA)
Inside the region.
Sources and local evidence.
- Frequently Asked Questions (Long Island Wine Country). Long Island regional climate and explicitly listed varieties; no assumption that every variety is present in each nested AVA.
- Established American Viticultural Areas (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau). Official AVA names, states, county membership and containment only; geographical boundaries do not establish grape varieties.
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