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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

Founded in 1979 by Ray Blum, Peconic Bay closed for eight years before Stacey Soloviev bought it in 2019 and reopened in 2021. Now they farm 62 acres of vines—some thirty years old—producing 10,000 cases annually. Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Bordeaux blends, rosé: they're serious about North Fork's diversity. Live music, on-site farm stand, Moke tours, lobster bakes: Peconic Bay is North Fork's destination winery.

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.