• October 7th, 2010

  • By Long Island Press

Fall is a great time of year to head out to the wine country on Long Island’s scenic North Fork. You can take a tour of the vineyards and taste some delicious wine in the process.

Fall is a great time of year to head out to the wine country on Long Island’s scenic North Fork. You can take a tour of the vineyards and taste some delicious wine in the process.

Castello di Borghese Vineyards of Cutchogue offers guests a piece of history with their wine. The vineyard is one of Long Island’s oldest and most respected. Castello di Borghese is Italian for Castle of the Borgheses. While you’re at the vineyard, you’ll feel like royalty.
“People can expect to be well taken care of by our expert staff,” says Ann Marie Borghese, owner of Castello di Borghese. “We like to help people understand their wine style and will help you pick out the right tasting for you to enjoy.”
In the process, you’ll give your palate a wide variety of tastes. The Riesling 2009 Estate has aromas of jasmine and orange peel with hints of rose petals. The Chardonnay 2009 has hints of lemon, butter, cream and vanilla. The vineyard also boasts a great red wine selection. The Borghese 2001 Private Reserve is aged for two years in French Oak. This full-bodied wine is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. No surprise—it’s very popular. The Borghese Meritage 2005 is also a very popular wine. It is a Bordeaux blend of 40 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 20 percent Merlot and 20 percent Cabernet Franc.
While you’re visiting, you can also take the Winemaker’s Walk, which gives you a tour of the vineyard and production facility. You can actually see the unique process of winemaking.
“We are open all year round and do our Winemaker’s Walk every week. It is at 1 p.m. sharp on Saturday starting in November and on Thursday and Sunday for the rest of October,” Ann Marie Borghese says. The vineyard will also host a wine and cheese pairing class on Oct. 23.

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