Paumanok Vineyards

What Paumanok Vineyards does

Paumanok Vineyards is a family-owned estate winery founded in 1983 by Charles and Ursula Massoud on 80 acres in Aquebogue, on Long Island's North Fork. The estate produces 100% estate-grown wines across a broad varietal portfolio including Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Malbec, and Melon de Bourgogne, with bottle prices ranging from $34 to $65. Core production is supported by sustainable winegrowing practices certified by Long Island Sustainable Winegrowing, 100% solar-powered operations since 2017, and pioneering deployment of electric tractors starting in 2024.

The business operates across four revenue streams: direct-to-consumer wine sales via the estate tasting room and e-commerce store, a three-tier wine club (Enthusiast, Aficionado, and Connoisseur) delivering 4-12 bottles per quarter at $120-$375+, restaurant wholesale distribution to leading New York venues and The White House, and year-round wedding and private event hosting on the property. The company is currently led by the second generation, with Kareem Massoud serving as winemaker.

Name

Paumanok Vineyards

Legal name

Paumanok Vineyards

Website

https://paumanok.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Paumanok Vineyards is a family-owned estate winery on Long Island's North Fork, founded in 1983, producing estate-grown wines sold via its tasting room, e-commerce, three-tier wine club, restaurant wholesale, and on-site wedding and event hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Estate Winery

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Alcohol Subscription & Wine Clubs (Retail) (CRANABAF), Wine Retail (Bottle Shops & Wine Merchants) (CRANABAB)

Keywords

• Estate winery
• Wine production
• Wine club
• Vineyard hospitality
• Sustainable winemaking

Headquarters

HQ city

Aquebogue

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct Wine Sales: Estate-grown wines sold directly to consumers through the winery's e-commerce store and at the tasting room. Wines include Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Malbec, and Melon de Bourgogne. Prices range from $34 to $65 per bottle.
2. Wine Club Memberships: Three-tier quarterly wine club subscription model with shipments of 4-12 bottles. Tiers include Enthusiast ($120+ per quarter), Aficionado ($200+ per quarter), and Connoisseur ($375+ per quarter). Includes member discounts on purchases ranging from 15-25% based on tier.
3. Wedding and Event Hosting: The winery hosts private events including weddings and ceremonies year-round, generating revenue from venue rental and associated hospitality services.
4. Restaurant Wholesale Distribution: Wines distributed to restaurant wine lists, including leading New York restaurants and The White House, through wholesale relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Paumanok Vineyards is a family-owned estate winery on Long Island's North Fork that produces and sells 100% estate-grown wines including Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Malbec, and Melon de Bourgogne. The winery complements its wine production with a tiered wine club subscription, an on-site tasting room with food pairings, private event and wedding hosting, and wholesale distribution to restaurants.

Product overview

Paumanok Vineyards is a family-owned estate winery producing acclaimed wines from 80 acres on Long Island's North Fork since 1983. The product portfolio centers on estate-grown wines including Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Grand Vintage Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, alongside recent additions of Pinot Noir, Malbec, and Melon de Bourgogne. The winery complements its wine sales with three tiered wine club memberships (Enthusiast, Aficionado, and Connoisseur) offering quarterly shipments and discounts, as well as experiential offerings including seasonal wine tastings with curated food pairings and wedding/event hosting services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chenin Blanc Estate-grown white wine from Paumanok's North Fork vineyards, part of the core portfolio.
• Cabernet Franc 2023 Estate-grown red wine from the 2023 vintage, a signature varietal showcasing Long Island's North Fork terroir.
• Grand Vintage Cabernet Franc 2021 Premium estate-grown reserve red wine and flagship expression of Cabernet Franc demonstrating aging potential.
• Estate Wine Portfolio (Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Malbec, Melon de Bourgogne) Additional estate-grown wines produced from Paumanok's 80-acre North Fork vineyards, broadening the varietal portfolio beyond Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc.
• Enthusiast Wine Club Entry-level wine club offering quarterly shipments of 4 bottles starting at $120 per quarter, with 15% purchase discount, complimentary tasting for two, and 10% Guest House discount; 12-month minimum commitment.
• Aficionado Wine Club Mid-tier wine club offering quarterly shipments of 6 bottles starting at $200 per quarter, with 20% purchase discount and 15% Guest House discount; 12-month minimum commitment.
• Connoisseur Wine Club Premium wine club offering quarterly shipments of 12 bottles starting at $375 per quarter, with 25% purchase discount, complimentary barrel tasting for four, and 20% Guest House discount; 12-month minimum commitment.
• Wedding & Event Hosting Venue rental for weddings, ceremonies, and private events at the North Fork vineyard property, available year-round with indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Tasting Experience Reservations-based wine tastings with curated food plates including cheese and charcuterie boards, small plates, and sandwiches at the Aquebogue estate, available year-round indoors and May through November outdoors.
• No-Sulfite-Added Wine Minimal-intervention estate wine produced without added sulfites, introduced in 2015.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wines served at The White House
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ililiminorOthersilili provides Manoushe (Lebanese flatbread) for the Lebanese Platter food item offered at the winery's tasting room, supporting the food and wine pairing experience for visitors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Pellegrini Vineyards: Family-owned North Fork estate winery producing premium estate-grown wines with a tasting room and wine club. Direct comparable in scale, region, and family-business model.
• Raphael Wine: Family-owned North Fork estate producing premium Bordeaux-style wines with tasting room and wine club. Comparable to Paumanok on varietal focus, premium pricing, and DTC channel mix.
• Bedell Cellars: Estate winery on Long Island's North Fork producing premium estate-grown wines with a strong DTC and tasting room focus. Highly comparable to Paumanok in size, location, varietal mix, and DTC-led GTM.
• Wölffer Estate Vineyard: Long Island (Sagaponack) premium estate winery with extensive DTC, tasting room, and event/wedding hosting. Comparable to Paumanok on estate-grown premium positioning and diversified on-site revenue streams.
• Macari Vineyards: Family-owned North Fork estate winery with a strong sustainability and biodynamic farming focus. Highly comparable to Paumanok on estate-grown positioning, sustainability credentials, and family stewardship.
• Lenz Winery: Long Island estate winery focused on premium estate-grown varietals and a tasting room experience. Comparable to Paumanok as a regional estate producer of similar vintage.

Regional players

• Sparkling Pointe: Long Island winery specializing in sparkling wines with a tasting room focus. Comparable to Paumanok on regional estate position and tasting-room-led GTM, though narrower varietal focus.
• Martha Clara Vineyards / RGNY: Long Island North Fork estate winery with vineyard, tasting room, and event venue. Comparable to Paumanok on estate-grown production, regional tourism, and event hosting.

Emerging players

• Frog's Leap Winery: Napa Valley estate winery known for organic and dry-farmed sustainable winemaking with strong DTC. Comparable to Paumanok on family/estate positioning and sustainability-led brand narrative.

Broad incumbents

• E. & J. Gallo Winery: Largest US wine producer with a vast portfolio spanning value, premium, and luxury tiers, plus broad wholesale distribution. Relevant as the dominant incumbent shaping wholesale access and on-premise competition across US wine.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/paumanokwine

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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