About Paumanok Vineyards
Paumanok Vineyards was founded in 1983 when Ursula and Charles Massoud planted vines on a former potato farm in Aquebogue, at the western gate of the North Fork. Ursula grew up in a winemaking family in Germany's Pfalz, and Charles brought a hospitality background from Lebanon. Their son Kareem Massoud now makes the wine. The estate is certified by Long Island Sustainable Winegrowing, has run on solar power since 2017, and in 2024 became the first farm in the Northeast to put an electric tractor to work. It was also an early user of screw caps on Long Island and released its first no-sulfite-added wine in 2015. Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc are among the wines it is known for.
The winery is open daily: Monday through Thursday noon to 5 p.m., and Friday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Groups of seven or fewer can walk in, while groups of eight or more must arrange a visit by email first. Indoor seating is open all year, and outdoor seating runs from May through November, weather permitting.
Seasonal plates include cheese and charcuterie boards, small plates and sandwiches, and outside food and drinks are not allowed. Pets may come along outdoors only, Monday through Friday. The winery also hosts weddings and dinners listed on its website.
Hoshyla Farms in Manorville is about 20 minutes west, and Lavender by the Bay's East Marion field is about 35 minutes east, so Paumanok sits neatly between two Long Island lavender stops.
What to do
- Taste estate wines such as Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc
- Sit outdoors among the vines, May through November
- Order a cheese and charcuterie board or a sandwich
- Walk in with a group of up to seven, no booking needed
- Bring a dog on a weekday visit (outdoors only)
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open daily year-round; outdoor seating May through November
- Hours
- Posted on their website (2026): Monday-Thursday noon-5 p.m., Friday-Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Allowed outdoors on weekdays only
- Reservations
- Walk-in
Tips for your visit
- Groups of eight or more must email the winery before visiting
- Pets are allowed outdoors on weekdays only
- Outside food and drinks are not permitted
- Plan a designated driver; rideshares and limousines can drop off and pick up
Pair it with a lavender farm
Hoshyla Farms · about 20 minutes away
Hoshyla Farms in Manorville is about 20 minutes west, making Paumanok an easy first North Fork stop after the lavender.
Getting there
Questions
Do I need a reservation at Paumanok?
No for groups of seven or fewer; groups of eight or more must email ahead.
Can I bring my dog?
Pets are permitted outdoors only, Monday through Friday.
Is there food?
Yes, seasonal plates including cheese and charcuterie boards, small plates and sandwiches.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Manorville & Riverhead, Long Island, New York
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
