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Peconic Bay Vineyards, Merlot, 2021

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Long Island’s North Fork has quietly become a top region for cool-climate Merlot, and Peconic Bay Vineyards is a standout in showcasing what the area does best. Benefiting from the maritime influence of Peconic Bay, their 2021 Merlot walks the line between ripeness and freshness, offering depth without heaviness. The vintage was marked by a long, steady growing season, allowing for slow, even ripening and beautifully balanced tannins.

Plush black cherry and plum lead the way, accented by hints of cedar, tobacco, and a touch of saline minerality from the vineyard’s coastal proximity. The structure is firm yet inviting, with a lift of acidity that keeps everything lively. While this has the stuffing to evolve in the cellar, it’s also incredibly food-friendly now—perfect with roasted duck, grilled lamb, or a classic mushroom risotto. A refined, terroir-driven Merlot that proves Long Island deserves a place in the conversation.

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More about Peconic Bay Vineyards

One of the North Fork's older names, Peconic Bay closed its tasting room in 2013 and sat quiet until the Soloviev family bought it in 2019. Under Stacey Soloviev it reopened in 2021 with longtime winemaker Greg Gove back in the cellar and about 125 acres under vine. The lineup covers the North Fork's range: steel-fermented Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot and more. Now a lively destination winery again, and the wines are worth the trip.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Merlot

  • Vintage

    2021

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Biodynamic

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roasted chicken, tomato pasta, beef tenderloin, mushroom dishes

Tasting Profile

Long Island Merlot with plum, cassis, and red cherry aromas. Medium body with dark fruit and herb flavors, soft tannins, balanced acidity, and a smooth finish.