Yesterday was a beautiful day back at this vineyard. It's a beautiful estate and the wines are great. I purchased a bottle and cone cannolis as a snack. Great staff here and service. The bathrooms are also very clean and modern. read more

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Unfortunately this is going to be long because I'm so disappointed. I was not expecting to be met with the level of hostility by the manager Julie. It's a shame because the grounds are beautiful, the staff that sat and served were very friendly. I was really looking forward to this visit. In email I was sent the menu, reservation policy, and a form to fill out with the option to pre order the mixed flight ($30 per person) or antipasto ahead of time. I had confirmed in written email that I had a group of 8 and I filled out the form for "number of guests at $30 per person" as 1. Everyone else in my group planned to order from the regular menu and do a couple of bottles for the table. When I arrived it was very disorganized and understaffed, with a big wait time to be seated and served. We were sitting for maybe a half hour before someone addressed us. When they did, they came out with 8 sets of the mixed flights! I said that I filled it out for 1 and that everyone else was ordering from the menu. So she went back to check with the manager, Julie. Before Julie even spoke I could feel a combative energy when approaching me. She said she "assumed" the 1 that I put for the mixed flight was "a typo" and couldn't respond to me as to why she didn't communicate the confusion. She said the group number applies to the number of flights. She said she can't just have everyone else "sitting around" and I assured her that everyone was getting something from the regular menu. She said that she never had a problem before and asked me if I even read the information that was sent to me. So basically if you do a group reservation, everyone is forced to do the mixed flight. Even if someone else wants the red flight which is not an option to pre order. She said we would need to order the mixed flights first to be able to order a bottle from the regular menu. No where did it say any of this ANYWHERE on this information sheet. I did in fact read it multiple times and had my group read it before making reservations. After going back and forth with me, she then says "you know what, do whatever you want to do so you can have a good day" very passive aggressively as if I offended her and walks away. Her tone was extremely condescending. My whole group was in shock and very uncomfortable. At this point we had been here for an hour and we were deciding what to do from here. The waitress came back and asked what we wanted to do and I said I wasn't sure because I am uncomfortable with how I was spoken to. She was very sweet and was understanding. She told us whatever we wanted to do if we wanted to stay, we can let her know what we want, which put us more at ease. I asked her for a couple of minutes and she said no problem just to grab her since she's all around. We couldn't find her after that and decided to leave. As a customer, I am appalled by the behavior of the manager. This was not professional or appropriate conduct. I feel for the staff who seem to be doing their best with the given situation. read more

Visited Raphael during a wine tour as the second stop. We tasted 4 different wines and they were generous with the pours. They also had crackers on the table to snack with. This is a gorgeous space, inside and out. The woman explaining the history of the vineyard and the wines was so friendly and engaging! My favorite was the rose so I brought a bottle to take home with me. Also tried the sangria but I would skip it next time read more

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Such a wonderful experience at Raphael. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The Verdot was excellent and so was the baked Brie. We were seated at a table directly in front of the rows of vines. So peaceful! We will definitely be back! read more

If I can give this place more stars, i would! The owners and staff are the best. The way they welcome you when you walk through their doors is worth the trip out east. They have a delicious selection of wine. We prefer reds, and PRIMO is our favorite. They have added quite a few items to the food menu. The portions are generous and lovely bites to enjoy with any glass of wine. Make it your next visit to Raphael's, you will not regret. SALUD read more

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I came here as part of a wine bus tour. This was our second stop and my favorite of the three wineries we visited. When we arrived, one of the owners gave a brief history of the vineyard and then provided a description of each of the wines in the tasting. We sat at large tables and the tasting flight was pre-poured before we arrived. They also served packaged charcuterie meals that included prosciutto, mozzarella, and crackers. Not the highest quality, but still a nice touch. After the tasting, we bought bottles of wine. I loved their La Tavola wine which had a unique, juicy sweetness. Note that the prices are higher if you drink the wine at the vineyard rather than buying to go. They have a second floor balcony with a gorgeous view of the sprawling vineyards below. read more

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The Quick: Old school Italian hospitality at this beautiful villa esc vineyard on the North Fork. The best food I've had at a vineyard, and I've been to most of them at this point. Their antipasto platter is fantastic and even had some vegan options. Go for the reserve wine it's the best and worth the extra price tag. read more

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Everything was so perfect from walking in the door to leaving!!! Server was excellent in telling us about the wine. Food was delicious and served with a beautiful presentation. Can't wait to go back read more

What a beautiful vineyard. I was in awe of this place. The barrel made tables and bar were so cool. There is indoor and outdoor seating. We sat outside because there was a great breeze and we wanted to take it all in. A beautiful view of the vineyard and sitting around the table with family drinking wine. What more could you ask for? ... Don't answer that. Haha The wine was very good. Out of the three vineyards we went to this was my favorite. Their red wine was so tasty and smooth. Even my brother who doesn't drink wine had a few glasses. We did buy a few snacks. Pretzels, onion dip, sweet potato chips, and another spread (can't remember). Everything was good. Well the sweet potato chips were bland. The waitress brought over a package of crackers in case we wanted them. Well we didn't ask for them nor did we open them yet she charged them to the tab! I thought that was pretty crappy. So beware of the extra $$ they are trying to make by dropping items off. Be sure to say no and have them removed or you will pay for them. Not cool. I would drop them by a star but their wine was awesome. I didn't want to put the vineyard down for bad business practice that I will assume the waitress did on her own. read more

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Didn't stop for the wine, needed a unique gift from their gift shop. The staff is friendly and willing to answer questions you may have about the vineyard. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and the main room is spacious, yet warm and rustic. Purchased a few items for friends. The bathrooms are clean, too! read more

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Amazing place and the inside is incredible. Probably the nicest winery we have been to so far. We did a walk up and got lucky ish and snagged a table on the back patio. I say ish because you can't have flights back there. Not sure why but we made do. So I had a glass of the La Fontana. A really nice red. A little dry. Delicious. Added some onion dip and chips to nibble on and all is good. read more

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My family has been visiting Raphael for many years. The place is beautiful. We have visited other winery's but they don't compare to Raphael for their wines and also there food. Their staff is the best. Always friendly and accommodating. We can't wait for our next visit. read more

Phenomenal winery. Extremely huge and very spacious, a lot of seating area indoor and outside. Amazing views. Many delicious wines but my favorite was La Tavola delicious sweet wine. You wouldn't be disappointed. I also enjoy the crackers, cheese and salami snack pack. Service was amazing. Staff where extremely informative and friendly. Thank you every one for such an amazing experience. read more

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As part of my super bowl tradition i went to the North Fork of Long Island to drink wine and forget my team isn't playing. I have driven by Raphael a few times. Well more than a few. So when i stopped here. I thought i had been here before. But i was mistaken. The winery is beautiful. The room is very big and has a great feel to it Our waiter was super nice. Got some yummy cheese and crackers. Tried the Malbec. Not my favorite. However the La Fontana was good. And got a bottle. Overall. A good experience read more

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Beautifully decorated for the holidays! Call to make a reservation. They offer a variety of charcuterie, chips and dips, hummus, etc. indoor and outdoor seating! Reminds me of italy! read more

My daughter had her wedding reception here on October 19, 2024. From start to finish, EVERYTHING was exceptional. The food, the service, the ambiance, and the magnificent vineyard could not have been more perfect that day. Guests are still calling us to say they had the best food ever at Raphael and the most fun time ever at a wedding. Lisa was fantastic to work with during the planning process. She is professional and beyond competent, yet very personable and fun to work with. I can't say enough good things about Lisa! Julie (I believe one of the owners) was equally wonderful. She was always warm and welcoming and answered all questions thoroughly. They and the entire staff were incredible on the big day! If you are planning a wedding, I highly recommend Raphael. We had an amazing experience ! read more

We did a wine tasting here. The entire winery is gorgeous! The wine is probably the best in Long Island. read more

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We came here w/ some friends & they know this place very very well & to say the least we enjoyed it very much was w/ a big group so got to try & wide variety of wines & the charcuterie boards were awesome can't complain & they showed us how the wines were made very interesting to say. Staff was amazing defiantly a on the to do list enjoy read more

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We finally were able to visit Raphael Vineyard in the Summertime. Usually closed due to a Private party or a Wedding. They have a beautiful outdoor with perfect view. The wines are okay but nothing really jumped out at us. I would definitely recommend this place for it's atmosphere. read more

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Always a great time. The staff is so welcoming and accommodating! Good food and the Cabernet Franc is my favorite. A must see vineyard!

Ok stopped here yesterday because I had to see if it improved since I used to love it so much! It seemed back to its usual self haha. We ordered an italian cheese tray and the prosciutto and arugula flatbread and it was delish! We also ordered La Tavola wine for the table. The weather and view were perfect. read more

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Second tour of the day! This place is very nice, huge, & fancy as the words were used to describe to us. So huge that they even arrange weddings here. The vineyard is beyond your average size, the views are breathtaking. One of the staff member's was our spokes person & he was very informative and friendly. As one of our tour guide's had mentioned, here they sell a delicious rosé, which we had the advantage of purchasing a bottle or a case to go! Out of the three vineyard I visited durning the tour, this was the best one & I def recommend. read more

The company brags to be so special and full of concern for the way wine is produced but they have no people skills. There was absolutely no introduction to the wines. And when we asked for a little background, the information was rushed. Very disappointing. I brought 10 people and we arrived a little early. They waited for the last second before noon to open the door. Just tactless and not showing any enthusiasm for our visit! The wines were already poured on the table. Kind of weird to do it this way. No charm. Just a job to do for the employees who put no care in their job. read more

Very beautiful grounds ... this place has a Mediterranean feel to the architecture. Inside it feels very log cabin- ish . Actually it reminded me of the Ole Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park - my friend that went there with me also said the same thing This place is a more busy vineyard. Inside was also loud and social. There was a band playing upbeat music .like I said it's more social than relaxing . There is an outside patio to sit as well as under a pergola. The view of the vineyards are GORG! Children were running around. There are good options like pizza etc that you can buy here with your wine . Flights are purchased inside One cool thing about this place - they have plastic ice bags to put the wine in . You could also buy one - which I did . Super cute read more

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I found this wine at the local wine store. Drank it for a month before I realized it wasn't from California! Having just moved to Lido Beach, we took a drive. Reservations only for tasting. We already knew how it tasted and went for a mixed case. Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Franc and a Merlot. It's good not to pay retail! One of the few wineries on the North Fork that actually remind me of Napa/ Sonoma. Beautiful. Already a fan of the Sauvignon so I can't wait to try the rest. Will be back. read more

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I had my wedding reception at Raphael on 10/19/24. Lisa and the Raphael team were absolutely amazing. Lisa was incredibly helpful and professional throughout the entire process. It is a gorgeous venue and the food is amazing. My wedding day went absolutely perfect thanks to Lisa and her team. Raphael is a truly special place. read more

If your looking for a romantic, stunning winery wedding Look no further then Raphael's! They truly BLOW any other vineyard out of the water. One the customer Service is impeccable Julie and lisa truly were always there for me and my now husband. Throughout the whole wedding planning process (during a pandemic nonetheless and one postponement later). They where extremely accommodating and understanding of our strugles having to postpone. They where even kind enough to send over custom wine glasses on our original wedding day! Two the FOOD was AMAZING!!! I had several people who have been to weddings or have had their wedding at Raphael's tell me how amazing the food was before my tasting. Boy they did not disappoint! Everything was delicious and there was so much to choose from not one person left hungry! Three not only was our wedding the best day of our Lives. I had several of my guest come up to us personally and just say how amazing all the staff was. How great the wine is and over all that they had never been to a wedding venue so unique before. The ceremony was so beautiful over looking the vineyards. With the sun shining you really feel like your in another world when at Raphael's. When you decide to have your wedding here (or to just go for a tasting! ) you will not be disappointed trust me. We looked at several vineyards on the island and nothing compares to the quality you get at Raphael's! We can't wait to keep going back over the years for tastings and to remeber the beautiful wedding day we had! read more

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We were so excited to visit Raphael, we walked in and tables were plentiful, but they put us into this giant, empty room where events are held. There were 4 of us and the hostess put us at a table for 16. Like a Sweet 16 without the actual party. We were given Plastic bottled water, plastic forks and knives, my Sangria was presented in a plastic to-go cup. "I thought, am I being punked?!" The table cloth and seats were filthy with crumbs from the night before. There were maybe 3 other groups in this massive room all looking around as if they couldn't figure out why they were selected for the in the misfit patron area and being served like were literally taking everything to go except the two glasses of wine. read more

Raphael Vineyard and Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Peconic, New York

Not only are the wines great, but the service and vibe are much more hospitable than Wolffer Estate. read more

Raphael Vineyard and Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Peconic, New York

The wine tasting room has a Mediterranean flair that is designed to accommodate not only guests for wine tasting, but also for weddings or party's. The outdoor grounds are also beautiful with an outdoor porch that is exquisite. We have always enjoyed stopping here first and enjoyed the ambience and wine tasting. As for the wine, my favorite is their ports and white wine. I usually by their ports every year and save them for a few years before I open them. read more

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I came here pre-covid and have wanted to right a review for a while now. My husband and I were taking a bike ride on the north fork (we live nearby) and we decided to stop here. He jokingly said "when we walk in, the record is going to scratch" because we were dressed in bicycling attire. (I thought I looked pretty cute, lol). The hostess literally looked us up and down and asked what we wanted. She said all tables were reservation only (not the most welcoming). Her lack of bedside manner and overall rude/judgmental looks and tone really put us off. After looking around, we turned and decided to go elsewhere. She then SHOUTED "what happened?! Where are you going?!" My husband said "we're keeping it moving" and she screamed "WHY!!" With a look on her face like we did something wrong. Now, I hate to rate an establishment on one person but I believe the hostess (first person who greets you) should be kind, welcoming, not look you up and down, and at least pretend to be accommodating rather than making you feel like you're a bother. I'm not sure if she's family or a long time employee but I really hope she adopts a different attitude because the place is gorgeous. I'll never return because of that experience: read more

Very nice vineyard. Indoor tasting room, was beautiful, with sparkly lights. Would have preferred to sit outside, but it is a smaller space for patio unfortunately. Service was good, they had food available which we ordered the cheese plate and flatbread. Portions are small though, but reasonable priced . If you do a tasting, you have to do it at the bar, as is true of some other vineyards. I prefer to sit down, rather than stand The Whole time. We sat at a table and got bottles. There was live music indoors, which was good, but a little too loud. Might have been better if the music had been outdoors. read more

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Cute rustic large. I love their petit Verdot from 2014. This place would be amazing to Go to on a Summers day. Really Enjoyed the wine and their gift shop. read more

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One of my favorite vineyards on the north fork! Large indoors, very appealing to the eye, but limited seating inside. They offer some appetizers and tapas on their menu as well. Outdoors is a beautiful, vast landscape with additional seating and plenty of spots to walk around and/or sit and relax. Staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. My favorite wine is their sweet rosé, La Tavola... I highly recommend giving it a try! read more

A great day of wine tasting and many fine choices eric our server was knowledgeable and very attentive. read more

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I have been to Raphael several times in the last several years. I have always been impressed with the quality and variety of their wines. The food offerings are excellent and very fresh. Their staff is professional and welcoming. The building is in a Tuscan style with a lot of post and beam construction and feels perfect for afternoon tasting with friends. The outdoor terrace and views are picture perfect. This is my favorite on Long Island vineyard. Highly recommend you visit. read more

Our daughter was married here in early December and it truly was a magical experience! From the service, ambiance, food, and best wine was terrific! Lisa and staff were amazing! Highly recommend! Amazing all the way around. read more

Gorgeous vineyard! Beautiful architecture and grounds. Elegant with lots of seating inside and outside. They have wine tastings at the bar and seating reserved for food and if you know which bottle of wine you'd like to have. Only saw one bathroom for each gender while I was there. Upon arrival, there was a longer line for guys than girls which is usually the opposite but still uncool. The ladies bath was nice though... The staff seem informed and friendly. Overall great experience and will return. read more

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We had a fun time today at Raphael. We joined their wine club and had a great testing in the cellar!! read more

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Raphael is my new favorite vineyard on Long Island. Some friends and I took a trip to the east end of Long Island this past weekend to explore some vineyards, and Raphael's was one that came highly recommended to us. Between the incredible views, the gorgeous architecture, the pleasant atmosphere, the abundant seating, the friendly service, and of course the terrific wine, Raphael is hard to beat. Dare I say you could probably end up spending the day here (all they'd need would be some lunch options and you'd be all set). When you pull up the driveway, you are greeted by a beautiful entrance to the vineyard, complete with gorgeous flowers and even a picturesque fountain. It really makes you feel like you're arriving someplace luxurious. Walking inside, it's hard not to stare at the classic architecture, which almost feels like a miniature castle. Inside, you'll find a large circular bar, two large rooms, a gift shop, and [on the day we visited] live music playing acoustic versions of classic billboard hits. It really is a classy place! Out back, you'll find a gorgeous covered patio offering plenty of seating for those crisp autumn afternoons (like the day we visited). The views are beautiful as well! Let's talk about the wine. On this last trip, each of us opted for a flight of 4 wines. Two members of the group tried the sweet wine flight, while I chose the premium red flight, which included a 2012 Petit Verdot Reserve, 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013 Cabernet Franc Reserve and 2014 Primo Reserve. Of the 4, the Cabernet Sauvignon was definitely my favorite. The runner-up was the Cabernet Franc, which was sweet and earthy. The other two were also very good, both offering a very earthy flavor. The other members of the group really enjoyed their wines as well (although the Ports were a little too sweet even for the sweet-wine drinkers). Additionally, the service here is terrific. Every employee we encountered was incredibly friendly and very helpful at offering suggestions, especially our sommelier, Jill. Overall, we were all very impressed with Raphael and mutually agreed it was our favorite stop of the day. I would definitely recommend a visit! read more

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