| North Fork of Long Island AVA | |
| Type: | American Viticultural Area |
| Year: | 1986[1] |
| Country: | United States |
| Part Of: | Long Island AVA, New York |
| Climate Region: | Maritime/Cool Climate |
| Soil: | Haven loam, Riverhead sandy loam |
| Total Size: | 1014400acres[2] |
| Planted: | 3000acres[3] |
| Grapes: | Albarino, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chardonnay Musque, Gamay Beaujolais, Gewurztraminer, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot blanc, Pinot Meunier, Pinot noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Viognier |
| Wineries: | 40 |
The North Fork of Long Island AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in eastern Suffolk County, New York. Authored by winemaker Richard Olsen-Harbich in 1985, it includes the entire North Fork of Long Island and the townships of Riverhead, Shelter Island, and Southold. The North Fork of Long Island is home to over 40 wineries and 3000acres 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.[3] The hardiness zones are 7a and 7b.