Shinn Estate Vineyards

One of the wineries I visited on the North Fork was Shinn Estate Vineyards located in Mattituck, NY. It had been a while since my last visit to the wineries on Long Island and since then I had heard that the owners of Shinn Estate had been partners with Home restaurant in New York City. Home is a delightful place located on Cornelia street and their garden  in the evening is the most heavenly place to sip a glass of wine whilst looking into a pair of deep blue eyes.

During the wine tasting at the winery, I had a long chat with the wine maker Anthony Nappa on his philosophy and wine making techniques, his dog Beckett and the general wine business on the Island. Shinn Estate uses compost, fish, kelp, carbon, limestone and other naturally occurring soil amendments that allow minimal impact on the farm. The 20 acres of vineyards are home to many animals including quail, hawks, doves and rabbits -all of which add to the natural soil nutrient efforts. Their production averages on about 4000 cases a year and comprises of mostly Bordeaux varietals as well as a white wine made from Pinot Noir. Towards the end of the tasting I found the Chardonnay and Rose to be my favourites. The winery also boasts a bed and breakfast in their farmhouse. Book well in advance!


Shinn Estate Vineyards
2000 Oregon Road
Mattituk, NY 11952

Tel: 631 804 0367

www.shinnestatevineyards.com