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January 2024 by Regina Maria
We had a lovely time at the Duck Walk Vineyards - great wines! We will definently return
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October 2023 by Dipali G.
I came here as part of a north fork vineyard tour. This was the second stop and there were a few things that made it different from the others.I really enjoyed the wine but the presentation of it took away from the experience. We had the wine in plastic cups, which was a bit odd. The vineyard was beautiful and there was a ton of space to roam around. They had live music but it got drowned out by the other sounds. Tip; this place lets you bring outside food! I really liked all the wine especially the blueberry one which comes with a piece of chocolate.
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August 2023 by Lauren Beale
Loved the atmosphere at Duckwalk, but the wines were disappointing. My friends and I came on Thursday and LOVED the woman in the tasting room - she was so friendly and welcoming! The indoor and outdoor areas are both great. Unfortunately, we got 4 flights of all different wines and did not finish more than 1 or 2 of the wines. We prefer semi-sweet, dry, or full-bodied wines, and we found most of the wines to be very sweet and not drinkable. Great pricing and great atmosphere, but wish there were more dry wines available.
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August 2023 by Gina T.
I’ve never had a bad wine from Duckwalk but this was my first time visiting the actual vineyard. The staff was nice and friendly! The grounds are beautiful and well kept. It wasn’t crowded and they had a live singer. It was very relaxing outside and I appreciated the two Van Gogh replicas on the wall inside! The 2019 Dessert Wine is delicious! My husband loves frozen Rose’!
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July 2023 by Landy LynnMa
The vineyard did offer a selection of great wines. The flavors were rich, the quality was evident, and the tasting price was fair, making the wines accessible to a wider range of consumers.The vineyard had great wine at a fair price, but the overcrowding and inappropriate behavior by some young visitors were major downsides. It was disconcerting to witness some individuals overindulging to the point of vomiting, which created an unpleasant and unsanitary environment in the restrooms. This aspect significantly detracted from the overall experience.I would recommend the vineyard to wine enthusiasts who don't mind large crowds but suggest caution for those seeking a more tranquil and refined vineyard experience.
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June 2023 by Sunny D
Went with my friends to celebrate our girl's birthday. Arrived after 3 pm and on a Monday, so the place was pretty empty. But Gina was very helpful in explaining which wines we would like based on our individual preferences. Was able to bring some cheese and veggies in, too. We enjoyed ourselves despite the rain we had. Would recommend but during the week is probably better than the weekend.
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April 2023 by Kris
Great outdoor space for our large group!
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March 2023 by Meri L.
My boyfriend and I have recently gotten into wine. My parents treated us to Duck Walk for the afternoon. We each had a sampling and each wine was quite delicious! The vineyard itself is nice and clean and staff is friendly.You are able to bring your own food/snacks. They do have cheese and crackers for sale if you don't bring your own or if you get hungry. There's indoor and outdoor seating available.There was also live music which was great!Definitely a great spot for an afternoon out!
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February 2023 by Matthew L.
Duck Walk Vineyards is a craft winery that opened in Water Mill, New York in 1994. It was founded by Dr. Herodotus "Dan" Damianos and his son Alexander. The elder Damianos was a medical doctor who was considered one of the pioneers of the Long Island wine industry. He purchased 36 acres of land in the North Fork in 1979. The following year he planted his first Chardonnay vines and named the winery Pindar Vineyards after his youngest son. Today the North Fork is home to more than 40 wineries and 3,000 acres of planted vineyards. Some of the grape varietals found in the area include Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Franc. Pindar is now the largest winery in Long Island, producing nearly 60,000 cases of wine per year. In the mid '90s, Damianos acquired a duck farm in the Hamptons and turned it into a winery dubbed "Duck Walk". A second Duck Walk location, surrounded by 30 beautiful acres of Sauvignon Blanc grapes, opened in the North Fork in 2007. Damianos passed away in 2014. His 600 acres of vineyard property are still maintained by his children and grandchildren. My wife and I visited the North Fork location of Duck Walk Vineyards in October 2018. We were celebrating our first wedding anniversary on Long Island with a private limousine tour of the North Fork Wine Trail. Duck Walk was our third stop of the day. The tasting room and the grounds were both beautiful! We sampled some wines that included their Cabernet Sauvignon and Rosé. We had fun exploring the grounds afterwards. Everything was delicious and we purchased a couple of bottles to take home, including their Blueberry Port. Out of the three wineries we visited that day, Duck Walk was our favorite! We really enjoyed our experience at Duck Walk and hope to return in the future!
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February 2023 by Vincent Cavataio
Went on day outing with 7 family & friends. Arrived at 10:30am before they were open on the coldest day of the year. The staff let us use the restrooms while we waited inside. All the wines tastings were great. Decent pours. The staff let us sit at table and eat inside.Great place to go. I will go back.
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November 2022 by Amira A.
This is my favorite vineyard. So spacious, and clean with great service. I love their wine. I always get several bottles whenever I go on a wine tour. It's always a good vibe but I wish they had food trucks. The boysenberry is my new favorite but unfortunately, it's not a staple. They aren't making any more due to the price of boysenberry juice. The Athena and the ice box were my old favorites.
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November 2022 by Alex M.
I'll preface this by saying that we enjoy the wine at Duckwalk but the "vineyard" experience has turned into what can only be described as "college bar vineyard" experience. We have been coming here for years. We had our wedding here 6 years ago (a beautiful and memorable experience) and have watched its steadily decline devolve into what came to be a complete transition from everything one would want in a winery to an obnoxious college bar. We stopped by today to celebrate our anniversary as we have done every year. We were greeted by a disheveled looking person with the word SECURITY emblazoned on his dirty, wrinkled polo shirt; "Please wait at the cash register" we were told as he ushered us in the building. I walked in, looked around the room and saw a sea of 20 something's, half of them dressed as though they were at a cheap night club, and all of them screeching at the top of their lungs. "You need to stand right there" the security guy sternly repeated as apparently I had strayed more than the allowable 4 feet from the cash register.... Very irritating. We asked for a couple of bottles to go and Alex, the owner, walked over and asked us if we wanted them opened because clearly we were there to smash down a bottle each like everyone else! I motioned to the hall full of "children" and told him that this wasn't our scene and we'd take the wine to go. Before we left we took a look in at the beautiful back patio that overlooks the vines....more of the same but with the ambiance enhancing touch of a noticible amount of trash on the ground. The entire place was just gross. It was cringeworthy and Duckwalk (North) ownership should be utterly embarrassed. Sadly, they and not based in the fact that not only have they have let this happen, they have actively encouraged it. Anything for a buck I guess. If you want to relax and enjoy good wine and a vineyard experience get the wine to go, but even that experience is likely to be pretty negative until you get the wine home. But if you want a vineyard that feels like it's being run by a bunch of frat house 20 something's with Daddys credit card then have at it at Duckwalk (North)....The Boardy Barn of Vineyards!
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November 2022 by Krysten Yee
Great outdoor space for our large group!
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August 2022 by Tommy F.
This place is amazing. Very clean, extremely friendly and accommodating and very reasonably priced. The Aphrodite was just amazing and I'm not a big white wine drinker. Can't wait to come back
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July 2022 by Brett Heyder
Always a great time, owner is always there on weekends making sure everyone is having a great time and seeing if people need anything. Treats his members like they are family.
