Tasting Garden
Can i make a reservation for the garden?
We do not accept reservations for parties of any size; our tables are seated on a first-come, first-serve basis. In season, our outdoor tasting garden is open rain or shine Thursday-Sunday from 12-5PM. In the event of rain, we have two covered barns with limited seating available.
when do you open and close for the season?
Our tasting garden opens for the season in April and closes in late November.
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Can you accommodate large parties & oversized vehicles?
Our tables in the tasting garden seat up to eight people. We are unable to accommodate larger parties due to the intimate setting of our vineyard. If you arrive with a party larger than eight, we will not separate your party into several tables. Please keep in mind that all oversized vehicles including shuttle vans, party buses, limos and sprinters are strictly prohibited on our property and are not allowed to drop off parties on South Harbor Road.
Can I bring outside food & Decorations?
We serve a variety of light fare in-house ranging from sliced baguette with a homemade cheese spread to lobster roll sliders and dessert options. As such, outside food including celebration treats are not permitted. We can accommodate gluten-free and soy-free allergies if needed, but please be aware that cross-contamination is always possible.
We kindly ask that you refrain from bringing in outside table and party decor such as cups, balloons, flowers, etc. We work hard to make our garden a beautiful setting for you to enjoy with your group exactly as it is!
do you allow DOGS?
Well-behaved dogs are always welcome and must remain leashed at all times. Due to the intimate setting of our garden, you may be seated by other dogs or children. Please keep this in mind if your dog tends to be reactive.
do you allow children?
Children are always welcome accompanied by an adult. We kindly ask that children remain seated with their group throughout the duration of your tasting experience. As ball play and lawn games are not permitted, we have a Croteaux coloring sheet with crayons, sparkling lemonade and other sweet treats available for your children to enjoy.
How do you get to the tasting Garden?
From Greenport: take Main Road (Route 25) heading west until you see Triangle Park and Catapano Farms where South Harbor Road will your next left.
From Western Long Island: head east on Route 25 through the North Fork until you reach South Harbor Road on your right. We are located half a mile down the road on the right.
Case Club
What is the Case Club?
Learn all about our Case Club perks here!
do you host events?
Looking to host a private event with us? Inquire here and we’ll be in contact in the next 24 hours.
Our Story
where do you make your wine?
Select varieties of our boutique rosés are produced on-site whereas our large volume rosés are produced in partnership with Premium Wine Group, located just seven miles west of our winery.
how old are the barn and farmhouse?
Croteaux Vineyards occupies the land of two historic North Fork Farms, each of which boasts a long agricultural history, The Howell Farm, purchased in 1992, and the Stepnoski Farm, purchased in 1994. The Howell Farm, where our tasting barn is located, dates back to the 1700s, and contains an 1889 farmhouse, the tasting barn and garden, and three additional historic barn structures.
The oldest structure on the property is a three-bay, post and beam, Dutch Colonial barn of hand-hewn oak timbers, dating back to 1749. The old Stepnoski Farm, between South Harbor and Bayview Roads, also contains an 1850s farmhouse and barn on 17.5 acres that has been moved to the northwest corner of the property, and is now under different ownership.
Why do you only produce Rosé?
We fell in love with the laidback vibe of Provence in the south of France where the beach community and great wine go hand-in-hand. Read on to find out why we are the only vineyard in North America to make Rosé on purpose.
How many acres of vines do we have?
There are 11 acres of planted vines on our property including several Merlot varietals, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabernet Franc.
How many cases do you produce a year?
Case production varies from year to year though we typically yield around 5000 cases -- and we sell out quickly!
How is rosé made?
There are three methods of producing rosé: skin contact, saignée, and blending. We grow and harvest our grapes with rosé in mind. We harvest early each year, between September and October, to ensure that our fruit goes into the tanks just on the cusp of its peak ripeness. Early harvest not only ensures optimal weather conditions but also ensures balanced levels of sugar and acids, as well as skins just thick enough to lend a subtle hue to the wines in their tanks. All of our grapes are hand-picked then de-stemmed and pressed. The juice is immediately separated from the skins, giving the wines a pale pink or salmon color. Stainless steel fermentation rounds out the style of each wine using wild yeast in some varieties. Our sparkling wines are infused with bubbles using the forced carbonation method. Sound fancy? Think of it as rosé soda, because it’s that easy to drink and every bit as delicious.