Winemakers' Walks & Tours
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Palmer Vineyards: Animal Rescue Vineyard Hike, 10 a.m.—Two-mile hike and tour with vineyard manager Josh Carp. Bring your favorite fluffy friend; poop bags provided. $15 donation benefits Last Chance Animal Rescue; includes mimosa after hike. Sound Avenue, Riverhead, 722-9463, palmervineyards.com.
SATURDAYS
Shinn Estate Vineyards: Vineyard Walk, 1:30 p.m.—Barbara Shinn explains the vine's growing cycle and sustainable farming practices. $12.50; includes wine tasting. 2000 Oregon Rd., Mattituck, reservations 804-0367, shinnestatevineyards.com.
Raphael: Vineyard, winery and barrel cellar tour, noon—$20; includes tasting four wines. 39390 Main Road, Peconic, reservations 765-1100, raphaelwine.com.
Bella Vita Vineyard: Vine to Wine, 3 and 5 p.m.—Vineyard walk and mini winemaking lesson. $20; includes sampling wines and one barrel tasting. 1375 Peconic Lane, Peconic, 734-8282, makeliwine.com.
Martha Clara Vineyards: Vines and Canines, July 10, 24; Aug.7, 28; Sept. 4, 18—Bring your dog for a walk through the vineyards with the winemakers. Also, Winemakers' carriage tour, by appointment—Carriage ride through the vineyards with the winemaker and wine tasting. Minimum five people; $30, $20 wine club members. 6025 Sound Ave., Riverhead, 298-0075, marthaclaravineyards.com.
The Old Field Vineyard: Viticulture and Winegrowing Tour, 11:30 a.m.—Perry Weiss leads a sustainable vineyard and winery tour with wine tasting. $10. 59600 Main Rd., Southold, reservations 765-0004, LIVinifera@aol.com.
SUNDAYS
Shinn Estate Vineyards: Vineyard Walk, 1:30 p.m.—Barbara Shinn explains the vine's growing cycle and sustainable farming practices. $12.50; includes wine tasting. 2000 Oregon Rd., Mattituck, reservations 804-0367, shinnestatevineyards.com.
The Old Field Vineyard: History and Viticulture Walk Tour with Christian Baiz, 1:30 p.m.—Wear walking shoes. $10; includes tasting. 59600 Main Rd., Southold, reservations 765-0004, LIVinifera@aol.com.
Raphael: Vineyard, winery and barrel cellar tour, 1 p.m.—$20; includes tasting four wines. 39390 Main Road, Peconic, reservations 765-1100, raphaelwine.com.
Bella Vita Vineyard: Vine to Wine, 3 and 5 p.m.—Vineyard walk and mini winemaking lesson. $20; includes sampling wines and one barrel tasting. 1375 Peconic Lane, Peconic, 734-8282, makeliwine.com.
THURSDAYS & SUNDAYS
Castello di Borghese: Winemaker's Walk, 1 p.m.—Guided tour and tasting, $20. Route 48, Cutchogue, reservations 734-5111, castellodiborghese.com.