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Join us on November 5th when we venture out to the picturesque East End for another Fall Harvest tour. Since grapes were first planted on the North Fork in 1975 the region has blossomed into a great wine producing area with over 40 vineyards which have earned the respect of oenophiles the world over. This is Grape Getaways 8th year of running fun and informative tours to wine country.
Our first stop will be the Rafael Winery, which has one of the most beautiful tasting rooms on Long Island . Here we’ll tour the vineyard, view the wine-making facilities and sample some very fine wine.
Next we’ll head out to Greenport, a charming fishing village with a history dating back to whaling days. We’ll have lunch at the legendary Claudio’s Restaurant, overlooking Peconic Bay. After a delicious 3- course meal (choice of stuffed jumbo shrimp or chicken francese for entrée) we’ll drive over to Duck Walk Vineyards for another round of wine-tasting.
Grape Getaways tours are both fun and informative, plus you’ll have a chance to meet fellow wine lovers. During the ride out we’ll talk about wine and the region (as well as provide wine appreciation tips so you don’t have to be an expert to enjoy this getaway – wine lovers at all levels enjoy our tours). Our final stop will be a famous farmstand, Briermere Farms (known for it’s homemade pies and fresh local produce).
The wine tastings at each winery are included in the price, as is lunch at Claudio's. Tips are also included. (Cost for Grape Getaways' trips are all inclusive)
The discounted price for early sign ups (thru Oct 25th) is $115. Regular registration (after Oct 25) is $125. You can register on-line by clicking below or by check. (please call 203.629.1261 for any questions).
Below are descriptions of the wineries we’ll be visiting. You can learn more by clicking on the links to their websites.
Raphael: |
Claudio's Restaurant |
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Duck Walk was founded in 1994 by Dr. Herodotus Damianos (who also founded nearby Pindar Vineyards) and his son Alex. The |
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Greenport was a whaling center in the 1800's when vessels from all over the world sailed into this safe harbor to replenish supplies. In 1854 a Portugese sailor named Manuel came to Greenport aboard a whaler that set sail from the Azores. In 1870 after several visits to Greenport Manuel opened Claudio's Tavern and vowed never to sail again. It's been in the family with a Claudio at the helm ever since. (Claudio's is recognized by the restaurant association as the longest continuously operating family restaurant in America). Our three- course lunch at this legendary restaurant (which overlooks the bay -- click on 
original South Fork “Chateaux” with 130 acres was purchased from Southampton Vineyards. The large, new tasting facility we will visit on the North Fork in Southold only opened a few years ago. The winery which produces over 20 different wines has won numerous awards and is known for its Reserve Merlot and Blueberry Port among others.
Time permitting we’ll also stop at