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There are 23 different wineries that are available to experience while on a Long Island limousine tour and all of them are spectacular. However, since you’ll probably only have time to see 3-5 different Long Island wineries during your tour, how will you choose which ones to visit, especially on your first trip? To help you make the decision, the next few blog posts will describe the different wineries, so you can not only get excited for your first wine tour, but also figure out which ones are a must-visit for you and your group.

Macari Vineyards & Winery: This winery is located on the North Fork of Eastern Long Island in Mattituck and is owned and operated by the Macari family. It was established in 1995, but the property has been in the Macari family for about 50 years. The vineyard has 180 acres of vines with additional farmland that houses to cows, goats, Sicilian donkeys and ducks. The Macari family is dedicated to a more natural approach to winemaking and Joseph Macari, Jr. is recognized as a leader in the movement toward organic farming on Long Island. Critics have called the Macari’s wine “beguiling” and “complex” and their beautiful wine tasting area has lovely views overlooking the vineyard.

Waters Crest Winery: Located on the East End of Long Island, this family owned and operated winery produces wines made primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Chardonnay grapes. The tasting room has a barrel-and-marble bar with a view of where the wine is made. There’s also a Waters Crest Wine Club that allows members to sample new vintage wines straight from the barrel.

Bedell Cellars: Owned by Michael Lynne, the producer of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Nightmare on Elm Street, Hairspray and the Austin Powers films, this winery is among the oldest on the North Fork of Long Island. During your limousine tour visit, you’ll be able to sample Bedell’s blends called Taste, Gallery and Musée. The property include 100 acres of vineyards and winery that was completed in 2005. The tasting room is actually a renovated potato barn that was built in 1919 and contains a collection of contemporary art. The property also boasts an outdoor tasting pavilion that gives visitors are view of the vineyard and farmland.

Palmer Vineyards: Once described as “Long Island’s most important winery,” Palmer Vineyards takes pride in each wine they produce. They have a wide variety of wines, and their large wine tasting area has a breathtaking view of the property. Palmer wines are sold in many stores across the country and can also be found in top restaurants such as Gallaghers Steak House, Fultons Crabhouse and The View Restaurant.
Stay tuned next week to hear about even more beautiful wineries that are available to visit during a Long Island limousine tour from Five Towns Limo.

Last time we discussed the types of red wine you will come across when on a Long Island limousine wine tour. White wine tends to be much sweeter and lighter than most red wines. This makes white wine more popular with people who aren’t usually big wine drinkers. White wine can be dry or sweet and some varieties can be made bubbly or still. Here is an outline of the most common types of white wine so you will know what to expect on your Long Island limousine tour.

• Chardonnay: This was the most popular white grape in the 1990s, and can be made sparkling or still. It is nice to pair with fish or chicken dishes and is a wide-bodied wine with rich citrus flavors. When it is fermented in new oak barrels it adds a buttery flavor of vanilla, toast, coconut and toffee.

• Pinot Grigio: This wine is a little dryer, but has a pleasant fruity flavor that improves after a few years in the bottle. It’s very versatile and can be paired with many different dishes.

• Riesling: Riesling can be dry or sweet, but is generally much lighter than Chardonnay. It has a fresh taste with a hint of apples, and the flavor improves greatly with age. Dry versions of Riesling pair well with meals that contain fish, chicken and pork.

• Sauvignon Blanc: This wine is great with seafood, poultry and salads. It’s flavor usually consists of apples, pears and gooseberries or tropical fruits like melon, mango and blackcurrant.

• Muscat: This wine is best on its own, without being paired with food. It generally has a sweet and fruity taste.

These white wines are light and fruity, perfect for a spring or summer afternoon in the country. Now when you are on your next Long Island limousine wine tour, you’ll be able to know beforehand which wines you will be interested in sampling and you’ll impress your friends with your wine knowledge. Reserve a Five Towns limo today.