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North Fork of Long Island AVA

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Country
  
United States

Size of planted vineyards
  
3,000 acres (1,200 ha)

Year established
  
1988

Number of wineries
  
38

Climate region
  
Maritime

Area
  
4,105 kmĀ²

Part of
  
Total area
  
1,014,400 acres (410,513 ha)

The North Fork of Long Island AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in eastern Suffolk County, New York. Authored by winemaker Richard Olsen-Harbich in 1985, it includes the entire North Fork of Long Island and the townships of Riverhead, Shelter Island, and Southold. The North Fork of Long Island is home to 38 wineries and 3,000 acres (1,200 ha) of planted vineyards. The local climate is heavily influenced by the presence of Long Island Sound, Peconic Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean. The maritime influences of these bodies of water help to moderate temperature fluctuations and extend the growing season up to a month longer than other regions in New York. The most planted grape varieties in the region are Merlot, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Franc. The hardiness zone is 7a.

References

North Fork of Long Island AVA Wikipedia


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