Castello di Borghese Vineyard and Winery
Sound Avenue and Alvah's Lane
17150 County Rd. 48
Cutchogue, NY
631-734-5111
84 acres. Oldest Long Island winery, started in 1973. Wine accessory boutique, tastings, retail sales; group tours (20 or more) by appointment; winemakers' walk and wine tasting tour 1 p.m. Sat. Nov.-June, 1 p.m. Thurs. and Sun. July-Oct.
Hours11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Closed Tues.-Wed. January through April.
Upcoming Events
Jul. 9 - Jul. 12
Bastille Day
Guided tour of the winery and production facility, wine tasting, French lavender bouquet picking
Jul. 12
Borghese Book Chat
In depth book chat with a guest speaker, "The Summer Guest," by Justin Cronin
Jul. 16
North Fork Green Drinks Networking Event
Showcasing Cornell Cooperative Extension's grape research and education program. Benefits the Cornell's Viticulture Program, North Fork Green Drinks and local schoolyard garden projects of the East End Chapter of Slow Food
Jul. 16
Tri Color Celebration
Includes a guided tour of the winery production facility, wine tasting and an opportunity to pick French lavender bouquets in the garden to take home in honor of Bastille Day, a celebration honoring the Republic of France's independence
Aug. 1
Hugh Prestwood and Friends in Concert
Part of The Bank of New York Wealth Management Wine Press Concert Series, sponsored by the East End Arts Council, bring lawn chairs or blankets, picnic dinners welcome
Website
E-mail address
Fees
$20 winemakers' walking tour Sat. 1 p.m. June-Oct reservation required, includes tasting.
Offerings
Special events
Call or visit Web site for details. Indoor/outdoor wedding space available.
Specialties
Nine different varietals, proprietary blends,. Signature wines are pinot noir and Founder's Field sauvignon blanc, chardonnay
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