"Since you're probably going to be drinking a wide variety of wine throughout the day, it’s best to start with something lighter or sparkling, since the bolder flavors of reds can linger and affect your taste buds. To follow this very scientific advice, go to Sparkling Pointe—they only make effervescent wines, so you won’t throw off your palette for the rest of the day. There’s a nice patio where you can sip your flute of bubbly, or you can seek refuge in their large, air-conditioned tasting room if it’s already way too hot at 11am." - anne cruz
"True to its name, Sparkling Pointe solely makes effervescent wine. There’s a surprising amount of variety between their wines despite their niche focus on bubbles, from an easy-drinking glass that’s sourced from a single vineyard’s chardonnay grapes to a cuvee rouge that has a deep ruby color, lots of fruity notes, and isn’t too sweet. The space has ornate chandeliers and a wide patio overlooking the vines, but all the niceties mean that a visit will be on the more expensive side (especially if you spring for the $80 caviar service)." - anne cruz
"An estate-driven producer on Long Island dedicated exclusively to traditional-method sparkling wines made using méthode champenoise, emphasizing estate-grown fruit and classic effervescence." - Ashlea Halpern, Nicholas DeRenzo
"True to its name, Sparkling Pointe solely makes effervescent wine. There’s a surprising amount of variety between their wines despite their niche focus on bubbles, from an easy-drinking glass that’s sourced from a single vineyard’s chardonnay grapes to a cuvee rouge that has a deep ruby color, lots of fruity notes, and isn’t too sweet. The space has ornate chandeliers and a wide patio overlooking the vines, but all the niceties mean that a visit will be on the more expensive side (especially if you spring for the $80 caviar service)." - Anne Cruz
"A scenic estate winery specializing in méthode champenoise production, notable for its focus on traditional sparkling‑wine techniques." - Devorah Lev-Tov