Not
the oldest winery on the North Fork (celebrating its 20th year in 2006),
Palmer has become a significant part of
the Long Island wine industry. Indicative
of its position are the comments of wine
writer Howard Goldberg who described
Palmer as, "Long Island's most
important winery."
Greatly appreciated, along with the other
accolades the winery has received in the past
decade, the praise reflects the efforts of the
Palmer team as it strives to uphold Bob Palmer's
pledge of quality. "I've got to be
careful," Palmer says, "my name is on
every bottle." Each staff member contributes
a unique factor much the same as a winemaker
selects the best of various lots to craft a
special blend.
Bob Palmer's marketing efforts have made
Palmer the most visible and best known Long
Island producer. With his experience in New
York's fast track advertising business to guide
him, he spends almost six months out of each year
on the road selling Palmer.
Looking back on
sales experiences which have taken him as far as
the United Kingdom, He notes, "I've seen a
dramatic change in the reception we have received
since we started our trips in 1987. Today, even
if people haven't tasted our wines, they know the
name and are eager to try them." Palmer
credits an active public relations campaign to
this high recognition factor as well as favorable
reviews by leading writers in the international
wine press.
Today Palmer wines are sold in many states across the country. It can also be found in many top restaurants as a private label, such as Gallaghers Steak House, Fultons Crabhouse, The View Restaurant, and many more. We invite you to try a bottle.