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Planning great Long Island wine tours can be tough. After all, if you’ve cahtted with people who have had the chance to embark on their own Long Island wine tours, then you’ve probably heard them rattle off a list of must-visit vineyards in the area. It’s possible to get countless suggestions as to what places to see and what things you should do on your next Long Island wine tours. So if you’re scratching your head as to what destinations you should hit and what ones you could miss, then don’t worry. In this post, we’ll discuss some of the wineries that we think make up the very best in Long Island wine tours.

Raphael — Simply known as Raphael, this winery is one of the most statley vineyards in Long Island. A charming Italianate structure houses a top-notchwine-making facility and a tasting bar. This vineyard offers guided tours, along with samples of popular vintages like their First Label Merlot, the La Fontana and the Grand Cry Chardonnay.

Pindar Vineyards — One of the oldest vineyards on Long Island, Pindar is alsoone of the largest vineyards on Long Island. That’s what makes Pindar a great place to stop while on Long Island wine tours, they offer a large selection of great wines. Wine tours and tastings will give you the chance to sample Pindar’s Chardonnay, Rieslings, Syrahs and dessert wines, so everyone should find a vintage that tickles their fancy.

Osprey’s Dominion Vineyards — Named the New York Wine and Food Classic’s Winery of the Year in 2005, Osprey’s Dominion Vineyards offers a range of well-known and award winning vintages. Visitors on Long Island wine tours will want to try Osprey’s Dominion 200 Flight Meritage, winner of Best in Class at the New York State Faid, and a Double Gold Medal winner at the 2004 Taster’s Guild International. And then there’s the 2000 Reserve Cabernet Sauvingnon, the New York Times 2004 Gold Medal Winner at the NY Wine & Food Classic.