Day Trips from Sachem: Long Island Wine Tours

Each week we'll take a brief look at a destination on or close to Long Island for our "Day Trips from Sachem" column.

Destination: East end of Long Island for Long Island wine tours

Distance from Sachem community: Average of 50 minutes and 35 miles for middle of the east end

Key attractions: There are more than 50 vineyards on 3,000 acres on Long Island, with unique selections of vines growing high quality grapes. Take a trip out east for a stop at all the vineyards on the north and south forks. 

Hopefully this day trips column gives you an idea to take off from your normal everyday routine and go for a ride! If it does, let us know! Email your stories to Chris@Patch.com.