Roanoke Vineyards

What a vineyard is supposed to be.
Rows and rows of grapes, simple yet refined charcuterie boards and friendly faces.
I bought myself a bottle of their rosé and Marco tulio, and what a brilliant addition they were to my holiday dinners. I cannot wait for the weather to warm, so I can come back here and just get lost in all of Roanoke Vineyard’s beauty. An ideal, really.
An extra bonus — Lots of parking space!

I came by after apple picking at harbes family farm which is just down the road. I tried the red flight and for the most part they were too acidic for my taste. I do love rosé wine and so ordered a bottle and asked for two glasses. I had no idea that you are not allowed to re-​cork it and bring the rest of the bottle home if you can’t finish. There was no sign and I saw at least FOUR other tables with corks in their bottles so I was surprised that after I paid and the bottle was opened I was told that there is a policy of «no open bottles» that can leave the establishment. I was even more frustrated that after I sat down, a couple walked out to the outdoor area with a cork in their bottle. If that’s the policy, I don’t mind but not applying to all patrons is wrong. Would not come back here. Two stars is only b/​c the rosé was decent.

A quaint, nonpretentious little winery near the beginning of the wine trail, this place is unassuming and actually easy to miss. From the main road, it looks like no more than a small cabin. On the inside, they have one small bar, which can get crowded. Once you are able to place your order and receive your drinks and small plates, you have the option of either sitting in the indoor dining/​drinking area or outside on the lawn facing the vineyard. Needless to say, we chose the latter.
On a day with good weather, sipping on wines while lounging in one of their Adirondack chairs can’t be beat. You can park yourself right next to the grapes and enjoy your drink (s) and the amazing views. There are tables and chairs sparsely positioned all over the lawn, so it never feels too crowded or noisy. I could have stayed there all day.
Service is just okay. As I mentioned, their small bar gets overwhelmed very quickly and sometimes, it took a long time to get someone’s attention. It would be nice if they could put in a second bar or designated serving area, especially on weekends when larger crowds can pretty much be guaranteed. Other than this, I really enjoyed my visit.

Wine was so good we joined the wine club! Simple and delicious wines, helpful and knowledgeable staff, beautiful tasting room indoors and a gorgeous vineyard with tons of seating outside.
Cannot wait to go back this fall with more friends!

Hands down best winery on Long Island.
My wife and I have been visiting since 2006 and I don’t recall ever tasting a bad wine. It’s one of only 2 wine clubs we belong to on Long Island and we’re east end winery veterans lol.
You won’t find the bus loads of drunk twenty something’s here with loud music or gimmicks. What you do get is amazing wine, that’s it.
If you’re serious about wine, this is where you go. One of the only vineyards on Long Island producing exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon.
If I was to write everything swimming around inside my head this review would be too long to read.
Standing ovation to the proprietors Richie and Soraya for a fantastic job and their ambassador the always charming Gabby!
Go! Go! Go!

My absolute favorite winery! I joined a few years ago and have not regretted it once. The wines are amazing as well as the service. The people are very knowledgeable and down to earth. I know some people may be disappointed they are becoming a members only winery but I do think that if you like the wines that much, it’s absolutely worth it it join. Also their second location will still be open to everyone. If I wasn’t already a member I definitely would have signed up. The Cabernet Sauvignon is the best I have ever had!

Their tasting room is tastefully colored, and when we arrived (on an early Friday afternoon) we were the only patrons in there. The attendant pouring the wines was friendly and fairly knowledgeable about what he was pouring (although it’s certainly possible that he simply memorized the wine maker’s notes).
We had the white and red flights, and overall the wines poured for us were pretty good. I was happy to find out that all chardonnay was stainless aged (so much more tasty imo, as I do not like oak aged chardonnay most often) The dry rosé was delicious, and the cabernet franc was an excellent representation of a fine New York State grape. Overall a pleasant tasting experience.
I was a little disappointed with the close proximity of the winery to the road (I’m not quite sure what to expect at Long Island wineries as this was my first and only so far experience on the North Fork) and the outdoor seating area, although the vineyard was beautiful (but small). I was also happy to see more mature patrons arriving while we were there as opposed to a rowdier younger group.

Really nice people explaining the wine during our tasting. They have a lot of outdoor space to sit and relax with a bottle of wine. I would go back to pick up a couple bottles!

nice wine and pleasant service. have a good rustic interior. small vineyard at the back and some outdoor seating. what more can you ask for?

amazing wine amazing food and service with
a smile is what makes Roanoke stand out ! what more can you ask for?!

The staff here are very knowledgeable and down to earth– especially for newbie winos, they won’t make you feel silly or out of place.
The flights offered are pretty great and wonderfully priced, $ 10 – 12 with about 4 tastings each.
They have a nice room where you can grab a glass of wine and chat with your friends in comfort. If warmer outside, they have ample seating available as well.
My husband tried the Marco Tulio and I had the Chardonnay, Sonnet. They were both incredibly delicious — we left with a bottle of each! They also gave us some bread and cheese for which to cleanse our palates, on the house :)

I always find myself in the North Fork of Long Island, the town of Riverhead NY, simply because my mother in law loves to shop at the outlet stores in the area. As her favorite son in law, trust me I know, you don’t need to ask her :) I found that Roanoke Vineyards was a mere 6 miles away from the outlet. We took the opportunity to visit the winery, minus the mother in law.
A very unassuming winery when you drive up to the place off «Sound Ave» A Big lush beautiful vineyard in the background and then somebody decided to build a barn right in the middle of it, but don’t be fooled by the ordinary looking barn, once you enter inside the wood panels, floors, countertops, benches and tables bring warmth and character to this place.
I’ll be the first to admit that I am no wine tasting specialist or connoisseur. My general rule is as long as it doesn’t come in a twist cap, we should be off to a good start. The Sommelier was extremely knowledgeable as he explained the different nuances and flavor profiles of the wines they made. We opted for the «Roundtrip Flight» for $ 10 we each received 2 samples of red and white. The Merlots were very good, but we fell in love with the «Wolffer Estate» — The Grapes of Roth 2013 Dry Riesling and the 2012 Diosa late harvest dessert white table wine.
The Riesling were not overly sweet and had a great fruity aroma, conversely the dessert wine had what the Sommelier said «Lots of residual sugar» but it was Oh so good residual sugar! The wines are not cheap, but IMHO, worth it! They also served us a small platter of cheese and bread to complement the wine. At the end we bought 4 bottles home!
There is also grape seed oil and other little knick knacks for sale in the store. In the rear of the store inside and outside there are a couple of tables and chairs, so you can make it a date, just bring your own food, buy a glass or bottle of wine and enjoy the day. Just make sure to clean up after yourself and throw out the trash.
This is definitely a great place to start in trying out the many fine wineries in the North Fork area. Oh Yeah! don’t worry, we didn’t forget to pick up Mom!

I’ve never had a wine (red or white) at Roanoke that I didn’t like. The facility is always clean. The staff are always friendly and knowledgable. The wine is always flavorful and well enjoyed. I highly recommend that you take advantage of the food and wine pairing that they have available. You won’t be disappointed.

Our experience in Roanoke was definitely a 5 star one — just what we were looking for from a vineyard:
— very helpful staff that explains all the flavor profiles and answers any questions
— picture-​perfect patio /​backyard overlooking the vines to enjoy a glass of wine
— most importantly — the wine is ridiculously amazing! My husband and I did the red flight (if I remember correctly — $ 12 for a flight of 4) — every wine was top notch and we couldn’t resist buying a bottle.

Came here on the 4^th of July weekend with my in-​laws. Tried the wine tasting ($ 10 for 4 different wines) and didn’t really like anyone of the ones I tasted.
They do have a nice outdoor area where you can eat and drink.

Roanoke Vineyards is one of the best wineries on Long Island. They make consistently excellent wine. Their prices are among the most reasonable. The tasting room is pleasant and the staff is knowledgeable. One of my favorite things to do is buy a glass of wine, and enjoy it in the outdoor seating area.
Their satellite location on Love Lane in Mattituck is also a great place to taste.
Don’t visit wine country without stopping at Roanoke.

This was our second or third stop of the day.
I wasnt that impressed sadly. What kind of annoyed me was we had to wait forever to get served in the tasting room. But the kicker was we were the only ones in there!
Their bread and cheese platter was very nice.
This was almost the most expensive place we hit all day, and probably my least favorite.

Our first stop was baiting hollow vineyard which was like party central, and this was our second stop which was super relaxing and exactly what we were looking for. Note: You shouldn’t roll up here with a party bus wasted.
It wasn’t too crowded and the bartenders were well knowledgable. It was a beautiful weekend, so we took our wine outside, sat in Adirondack chairs and soaked in the sun… Mmmmm. if only I could go back.
I wasn’t crazy about the wine, but it was fairly priced tastings and they gave us some bread and cheese. (I love me some free food.) bartender even gave us a map of vineyards, suggested a few that he thought we would like and gave us a cork with his name on it. (Apparently they have this thing called pass the cork, the bartender will write his name and a name of a vineyard and you get a free tasting!).

We came here after Baiting Hollow and it was such a breath of fresh air. The sommelier knew the wines very well and guided us with each pour. She also provided us with a small plate of delicious cheese and crusty bread.
Our fav here is the 2010 The Hill which is sitting on my wine rack waiting for a juicy steak.
Tip: nice outdoor patio area along the side of the tasting room which is dog friendly and bring your own snacks

Roanoke Vineyards is another vineyard I would never think to stop at. For several years, I’ve visited the North Fork a handful of times each year. We were looking for some vineyards we haven’t been to. Roanoke came up. It looked quiet and humble, with a gravel parking lot and a small barn-​like building. When you walk in, you enter the main tasting room. Along the left hand side is a bar-​like area where you can go to try 3 different flights.
I opted for the Round Trip Flight, an offering of 4 types of red and white wine: 2010 The Wild!, 2009 Marco Tulio, 2008 Cabernet Franc, and the 2007 Merlot. The wines were decent though not on my top list of favorites on the North Fork. However, what really surprised me was the complimentary stone plate of 3 types of cheese and 4 pieces of thinly sliced bread. Each of the three types of cheese included 2 pieces each: Asiago, Pecorino, and a Gouda aged for 5 years. It was the perfect complement to their wine, making for a very enjoyable experience.
After you’re done with your wine tasting, you can also go into the library, where several tables are set up. It’s not a full-​fledged library, however it’s small and cozy to relax and enjoy a glass of wine. The library is also used for tastings of some of their other wines with a full-​time librarian to help complement your special event.