Perfect Wine Weekend


Wineries

For more information, go to liwines.com, the Long Island Wine Council's Web site.

Bedell Cellars Maker of some of the area's best Merlot. DETAILS 36225 Main Rd., Cutchogue; 631-734-7537.

Macari Vineyards Be sure to try the 2001 Bergen Road. DETAILS 150 Bergen Ave., Mattituck; 631-298-0100.

Peconic Bay Winery Best known for its Riesling. DETAILS 31320 Main Rd., Cutchogue; 631-734-7361.

Wölffer Estate Its Premier Cru Merlot helped put Long Island wines on the map. DETAILS 139 Sagg Rd., Sagaponack; 631-537-5106.

Restaurants

Almondito Trendy new Mexican restaurant. DETAILS 290 Montauk Hwy., Wainscott; 631-329-6700.

Annona Italian spot opened above a luxury-car dealership. Sara Jenkins, formerly of Manhattan's 50 Carmine, is chef; 5 Ninth's chef Zak Pelaccio is a consultant. DETAILS 112 Riverhead Rd., Westhampton Beach; 631-288-7766.

Vine Street Café The chef-owners, alums of Manhattan's Union Square Cafe, rely on local organic ingredients. DETAILS 41 S. Ferry Rd., Shelter Island; 631-749-3210.

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