Croteaux Vineyards
Vineyard · Peconic
1450 S Harbor Rd, Southold, NY 11971
Highlights
Vineyard specializing in rosé wines with a garden tasting barn
Vineyard specializing in rosé wines with a garden tasting barn
"A North Fork vineyard known for its rosés and local wines, singled out as not-to-miss when sipping wines in Long Island Wine Country." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Croteaux has a wide roster of rosé to choose from, so everyone from your aunt who has a WSET certification to your cousin who just turned 21 can find something to enjoy. The shaded outdoor garden and comfy, quilted picnic benches are also an ideal spot to park yourself for a leisurely lunch, since they have more substantial food options than just charcuterie boards. Get an order of lobster roll sliders and a basket of beach fries to keep you fueled up for managing the fragile diplomacy of friend groups colliding or hanging out with your mom. Just don’t be surprised if you’re tempted to buy a cute branded sweatshirt and $30 candle in a rosé-induced haze." - anne cruz
"Croteaux is one of the only wineries in the US that exclusively makes rosé, and they’ve really leaned into the “Rosé All Day” ethos. There’s a cute shoppy shop with candles and branded pastel dad hats right when you enter their picturesque courtyard, and the sunny picnic tables have wide, quilted benches that are comfy even when wearing teeny shorts or a sundress. They also have a big food menu with things like lobster roll sliders that go great with a glass of sparkling cuvée." - anne cruz
"A unique Long Island estate focused solely on rosé production, with a charming, farmhouse-like backyard setting that evokes a Provençal atmosphere." - Ashlea Halpern, Nicholas DeRenzo
"This is off the beaten path of the vineyards lining the North Fork, and it makes for a nice change of pace, with a wonderful garden and tasting barn, and delicious rosé. Everyone’s got a glass of rosé or bubbly rosé, and most folks will order a flight—they’re cheap by Manhattan standards. We love the selection of rosé sparklers, of which you can order a trio at a time, including the deep, juicy Cabernet Franc sparkler (if they have it). Do know that the bar is a warm-weather operation and will reopen before April." - Alex Van Buren, Andrea Whittle, Devra Ferst
