North Fork of Long Island AVA
North Fork of Long Island is an American Viticultural Area located in eastern Suffolk County, New York. It was established on October 10, 1986, by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury after reviewing the petition submitted by Richard Olsen-Harbich, Winemaker of The Bridgehampton Winery, and Alan LeBlanc-Kinne, Winemaster of Pindar Vineyards, on behalf of the Long Island Grape Growers Association, proposing the viticultural area encompassing North Fork of Long Island and the townships of Riverhead, Shelter Island, and Southold to be known as "North Fork of Long Island." North Fork of Long Island is home to over 40 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 zones are 7a and 7b. The largest contiguous planting of Pinot Blanc in the United States is on the North Fork of Long Island AVA at Suhru & Lieb Vineyards on Oregon Road in Cutchogue. The vineyard is 54 acres (22 ha) and includes the Pinot Blanc vineyard purchased by Mark Lieb in 1999.
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