Macari Vineyards
Mattituck
Winery in Mattituck, United States
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Maritime Terroir Farming
Price
$50–100tasting
Why go
Macari Vineyards is a strong Mattituck pick for visitors who want a serious North Fork winery stop, especially if they return often enough to consider club or allocation value. First-timers should treat the tasting as a purchase test; repeat visitors should join only if the wines fit regular home drinking, not just because the setting is appealing.
About Macari Vineyards
Macari Vineyards is a Mattituck venue with a casual dress code and Pearl 2 Star Prestige recognition for 2025. Use this guide as a starting point for planning.
If you are deciding whether it is worth the trip, the case is simple: Macari Vineyards is a recognized Mattituck stop, and the setting may fit travelers building a relaxed itinerary around the area. Confirm current visit details directly with the venue before making firm plans.
Worth considering if Mattituck is part of your regular itinerary
The strongest reason to prioritize Macari Vineyards is its Mattituck location and Pearl 2 Star Prestige recognition in 2025. The dress code is casual, so planning does not need to revolve around formal attire.
Membership terms, mailing-list access, food service, specific offerings, group policies, and shipping should all be checked directly with the venue if they matter to your visit.
Plan the visit around a simple Mattituck itinerary
For a Mattituck-focused plan, Macari Vineyards can be considered with other named comparison venues such as Rose Hill Vineyards (Shinn Estate), Bedell Cellars, and Paumanok Vineyards. If your group wants to compare different kinds of stops, Montauk Distilling Co. and Twin Stills Moonshine may also be useful points of comparison, depending on your route.
Keep the itinerary realistic and confirm current details directly with each venue. Hours, reservation policies, visit formats, food availability, prices, purchases, shipping, and group accommodations may vary by venue.
Quick reference: Macari Vineyards is in Mattituck, has a casual dress code, and holds Pearl 2 Star Prestige recognition for 2025. Confirm all operational details directly before visiting.
Planning details
- Location
- 150 Bergen Ave, Mattituck, NY 11952
- Website
- macariwines.com
- Phone
- +1 631-298-0100
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Macari Vineyards reads as a terroir-first North Fork estate where careful farming and a measured winemaking hand take center stage. The write-up highlights the maritime conditions and glacial soils around Bergen Avenue, and celebrates institutional recognition that elevates the property’s profile. That combination—steadfast viticulture, site specificity and award recognition—creates a sophisticated, classic winery personality: thoughtful rather than flashy, more focused on vineyard expression than hospitality bells and whistles. Visitors encounter an estate rooted in place, where the landscape and the science of ripening shape the wines you taste.
Best For
Macari is best for visitors who want to study how place translates into bottle. The piece frames the site as part of a broader North Fork reassessment—an ideal backdrop for educational tastings that focus on terroir, vintage variation and the region’s ability to ripen Bordeaux varieties. Enthusiastic small groups, students of viticulture and anyone curious about maritime influences on ripening will get the most out of a visit. The emphasis is on vineyard-driven wines and the farming decisions behind them, so come prepared to ask about soils, exposures and harvest timing.
Tasting Tips
When tasting at Macari, prioritize wines that explicitly reference site and vintage—these are the labels the copy argues best demonstrate the estate’s strengths. The write-up calls out a 2025 Pearl 2 Star Prestige recognition, so seek out award-recognized bottlings and those labeled by vineyard or block. Ask staff about the estate’s approach to Bordeaux varieties and how the maritime climate extends hang time; those conversations illuminate differences between vintages. If you’re interested in learning, request comparisons that highlight site-specific expression rather than broad regional blends.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern elegant tasting room with spectacular vineyard views, serene outdoor covered deck amid vines, and welcoming knowledgeable staff.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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At the Vineyard
- Appellation
- North Fork of Long Island
- Varietals
- Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc
- Tour Duration
- 60-90 minutes
- Visits
- By reservation
- Farming
- Biodynamic
- Production
- Large producer
- Wine Styles
- Still Red, Still White
- Food Pairing
- Offered
- Shipping
- Available
- Wine Club
- Available
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 150 Bergen Ave, Mattituck, NY 11952
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Twin Stills Moonshine, Notable alternative
- Rose Hill Vineyards (Shinn Estate), Notable alternative
- Paumanok Vineyards, Notable alternative
- Bedell Cellars, Notable alternative
- Montauk Distilling Co., Notable alternative
Winery context
How it compares in and around Mattituck
Choose Macari Vineyards when the priority is a winery-led Mattituck visit with a more committed wine-buying mindset. Rose Hill Vineyards (Shinn Estate) is the cleaner cross-shop if you want to stay in Mattituck and compare another vineyard experience without changing the day's focus. For visitors deciding where to commit club dollars, these two are the most relevant side-by-side choices from this set.
Paumanok Vineyards and Bedell Cellars make better sense if the group is already building a wider North Fork wine route rather than anchoring the day in Mattituck. Macari is the pick when fewer stops and a deeper visit matter more than covering ground.
If part of the group wants spirits rather than wine, Twin Stills Moonshine or Montauk Distilling Co. will fit that brief better. They are not direct substitutes for a vineyard tasting, but they can rescue the itinerary when wine fatigue or mixed preferences become the issue.
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Compare Macari Vineyards
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Macari Vineyards | Mattituck | 2026 Falstaff Winery Guide |
| Twin Stills Moonshine | Riverhead | No published awards |
| Rose Hill Vineyards (Shinn Estate) | Mattituck | No published awards |
| Paumanok Vineyards | Aquebogue | 2026 Falstaff Winery Guide |
| Bedell Cellars | Cutchogue | 2026 Falstaff Winery Guide |
| Montauk Distilling Co. | Montauk | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should I plan for a visit to Macari Vineyards?
Macari Vineyards is in Mattituck and has Pearl 2 Star Prestige recognition for 2025. Confirm current visit format and timing directly with the venue before planning your schedule.
When is the best time to visit Macari Vineyards?
If your schedule is flexible, confirm current details with Macari Vineyards and any other stops you are considering, such as Rose Hill Vineyards (Shinn Estate), Bedell Cellars, or Paumanok Vineyards.
Is there a membership option at Macari Vineyards?
Does Macari Vineyards serve food?
Food service is not stated here. Treat Macari Vineyards as a Mattituck venue with a casual dress code and confirm any food availability directly before you go.
