Summer Getaways: Taste Wine Under the Stars in Southold, NY

The vines of Sparkling Pointe in Southold, NY

Located in the heart of Long Islandโ€™s wine country, Southold is the perfect home base for exploring North Fork vineyards. Donโ€™t miss One Woman Wines & Vineyards, which hosts โ€œTastings Under the Starsโ€ with outdoor movies, bonfires, sโ€™mores and a telescope to view the night sky every Saturday evening until Columbus Day.

While Youโ€™re in Town: Make a trip to Sparkling Pointe, Long Islandโ€™s top bubbly maker. The owners are frequent visitors to Brazil, and host an annual carnival at the winery, which will take place this year on July 23.

Where to Stay: The North Fork Table & Inn, which features an award-winning restaurant downstairs and four cozy rooms upstairs. Guests here will wake up to a complimentary continental breakfast; if you stick around for brunch at 11:30 p.m., be sure to order the house Bloody Mary, made with bacon-infused vodka. From $200 per night

 

 

 

 

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