Wine Region Statistics
Number of Wine Producers on Long island
Date Modern Wine Industry Founded on Long Island: 1973
First Commercial Vinifera Planted: Cabernet Sauvigon, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc
Number of Vineyards Today: 60, ranging from 2.5 to over 500 acres
First Winery: Hargrave Winery, 1975
Annual Case Production: 500,000 cases (1,200,000 gallons)
Annual Visitor Numbers: ~1.3 million
Total Number of Acres Owned: 4,000
Number of Acres Planted: 3,000