BAITING HOLLOW FARM VINEYARD
Calverton
We know it’s not in the Hamptons, but Baiting Hollow Farm is worth the visit. Sip on award-winning vintages of Chardonnay, red blends, rosé and a sweet dessert wine and then walk around the back and say hello to the horses. The vineyard doubles as a horse haven that guests of all ages can enjoy. baitinghollowfarmvineyard.com
WOODSIDE ORCHARDS
Aquebogue
Start getting excited for fall with a hard cider tasting. The Aquebogue location of Woodside Orchards—also a great spot to go apple picking in the fall—has a tasting room that’s open year-round. The family-run farm, which has been growing apples since the ’80s, makes traditional, sweet and seasonal flavors (like apple-raspberry)—and all of them are available in to-go growlers, of course. woodsideorchards.com
DUCK WALK SOUTH
Water Mill
Spend an afternoon in the French countryside by way of Water Mill. The south location of one of Long Island’s most well-known vineyards features a chateau-style tasting room and breathtaking views. duckwalk.com
MONTAUK BREWERY
Montauk
If the come-as-you-are motto doesn’t give you a hint to the laid-back vibe of Montauk Brewery, the welcoming outdoor picnic area will. The brewery—which celebrated its fifth anniversary this summer—offers a few varieties of beer, including a seasonal watermelon session ale that has just the right amount of sweetness. montaukbrewingco.com
WÖLFFER ESTATE VINEYARD
Sagaponack
Pro tip: Buy some of Wölffer’s cider to bring to the beach, you’ll be thanking us later. For the full experience, though, Wölffer Estate Vineyard’s fairly new renovated tasting room, with its high ceilings, row of windows and terrace just steps from the vines, is a dreamy place to spend an afternoon. wolffer.com
LONG ISLAND SPIRITS
Baiting Hollow
You can’t get much more farm-to-glass than Long Island Spirits: The distillery and tasting room is surrounded by acres of potatoes that get turned into spirits like artisan vodka and fruit-infused sorbetta. The rustic tasting rooms does flights of gin, bourbon, whiskey and vodka as well as craft cocktails. lispirits.com
CHANNING DAUGHTERS WINERY
Bridgehampton
This small, charming winery in Bridgehampton offers a variety of different wine for tastings daily, including orange and sparkling wines. It can get crowded, and groups of six or more need a reservation, but if you can manage to sneak away on a weekday afternoon you’ll have the place almost completely to yourself. channingdaughters.com