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OUR NEXT TRIP:
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Long Island Wine Country – North ForkBus Departs: 9:30AM (Midtown - East Side)
Bus Returns: Approx. 6:30PM
On our May 3rd excursion we’ll be visiting three wineries: Paumanok, Martha Clara, and the new Duck Walk tasting facility in Southold (see below for more winery information). We’ll have a casual lunch at Martha Clara, and, time permitting, stop at a local farm stand on the way home.
Our bus leaves promptly at 9:30 AM from 44th Street and Third Ave (look for the Campus Coach bus – we begin boarding at 9:10). The exact pick-up location will depend on parking availability. Our comfortable buses are air conditioned and typically include a rest room (especially for day trips). Depending on traffic we hope to get you back in time for supper.
Grape Getaways trips are fun and informative…on the ride out we’ll provide wine appreciation tips as well as an overview of the region. The wine tastings at each vineyard are included in the price, as is lunch.
We strive to keep our pricing competitive so we can offer our guests value as well as a good time. Due to the increase in gasoline costs we’ve raised our prices slightly this year. The prices below include the gas surcharge:
Regular Registration: $130 per person
Early registration: $105 per person (3 weeks prior – or, by April 12 for our May 3rd trip)
Members of affiliate organizations and groups of 4 or more: $99 per person
Below are brief descriptions of the wineries we’ll be visiting on May 3rd. For more information about them you can click on the underscored link to their web sites.
Paumanok Vineyards - Our first stop on May 3rd will be Paumanok (that's the indian name for Long Island in case you were wondering) where Charles and Ursula Massoud produce some of the East End's finest wines with the help of their family. Their wines have been served at the White House and their Merlot and Chenin Blanc are particularly noteworthy. It's not a surprise that Saveur Magazine described Paumanok as "a contender for the best winery on Long Island." |
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Martha Clara Vineyards - Just a few years ago the Entenmann family farm, formerly home to throroughbred horses, was transformed into a vineyard of 106 acres. There are still horses on the property, including a team of Clydesdales, but the focus today is on wine. Named after the founder's mother Martha Clara who was beloved by all at the bakery, the winery produces a wide variety of fine wines, both red and white (about 20 in all). Their Syrah and Merlot have won numerous awards and their dessert wines, Ciel and Himmel, have been well received. They are one of the few East Coast wineries to produce a Semillon. |
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Duck Walk - Duck Walk was founded in 1994 by Dr. Herodotus Damianos (who also founded nearby Pindar Vineyards) and his son Alex. The 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 opened last year. The winery which produces over 20 different wines has won numerous awards and is known for its Reserve Merlot and Blueberry Port among others. |
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