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🐝 Basso & Bubbles

Sparkling Pointe Head Winemaker, Basso Returns, Back to the Bays Happy Hour

Thomas Loncar
September 23, 2025

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Good Morning, North Fork! It’s Tuesday, statistically 25% more tolerable than Monday.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

Sparkling Pointe Head Winemaker
Basso Returns
Back to the Bays Happy Hour

Ready, Set, Go!

The Lowdown

New Bubbles Boss 🍾

Andrew Rockwell has been quietly making magic behind the scenes at Sparkling Pointe for 17 years, but now he’s in the driver’s seat. As of September, he’s officially head winemaker, taking over from North Fork sparkling legend Gilles Martin.

And talk about timing. Rockwell says 2025 is shaping up to be the best pinot vintage in nearly a decade, with perfect chemistry, great flavor development, and bumper yields. Translation: the wines are going to slap.

He promises to keep Sparkling Pointe’s fan-favorite cuvees going while slowly adding his own signature touches.

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Basso Returns to Greenport 🍷

Beloved wine bar Basso is officially back in Greenport, and with more space than ever. Owner Nick DeCillis soft-opened during the Maritime Festival, slinging sausage & peppers on the street and porchetta inside, all washed down with pours of Italian wines and beer.

But that was just the warm-up. Next week comes the official grand re-opening, this time in a space more than twice the size of the old Sterling Square hideaway. The new spot boasts a roomy tasting bar, shelves of imported Italian pantry goods, and plenty of space for wine, charcuterie, and weekend hot specials.

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Greenport Roundabout Underway 🚧

Construction kicked off on the long-awaited roundabout at Route 25 & Route 48 in Greenport. The $10.9M project will take a few weeks, so settle in and get used to the detour dance. ($)

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Happenings: Upcoming Events

⛳️ History in the Making Southold Historical Museum’s 2nd Annual History in the Making Golf Tournament is back Monday, Oct. 6 at North Fork Country Club in Cutchogue. You’ll get green fees, cart, locker, driving range, refreshments, gift bag, dinner, and drinks. Play a little golf, make a little history. More Info

🧘 Rediscover Calm by the Coast The Shoals is hosting a 3-day wellness retreat starting Tuesday, Oct. 7, designed to help you slow down and reset. Think yoga, pilates, beach walks, breathwork, and plenty of time to just be. Cozy, restorative, and exactly what your soul’s been craving. More Info

🌸 Dahlias + Wine Backyard Blooms is taking over Bedell Cellars’ deck on Thursday, Oct. 9. Build your own dahlia masterpiece from 50+ gorgeous, locally grown blooms. Wine glass in hand, obviously. More Info

⚖️ You Can’t Handle This Opening Night North Fork Community Theatre kicks off A Few Good Men with opening night drama, tension, and a whole lot of courtroom fireworks on Friday, Oct. 10. Aaron Sorkin’s military courtroom thriller lands on stage, and you’ve got front-row seats to the verdict. More Info

🍷 Feast in the Vines Corey Creek is setting the table for a fall vineyard dinner with Lauren Lombardi Events on Friday, Oct. 10. Sip cocktails, snack on passed apps, then dig into three courses paired with Corey Creek wines, all served under the stars. More Info

🎃 Autumn Stroll Rowan Craft Boutique is throwing the ultimate fall night out Friday, Oct. 10. Paint a pumpkin, get your face painted, watch live artists at work, shop local vendors, and vibe to DJ SlayJay. Oh, and there’s a spooky raffle benefitting North Fork Animal Welfare League. More Info

🎤 90s Unplugged The Shoals is serving pure nostalgia on Friday, Oct. 10. 90s Unplugged is bringing acoustic takes on the hits you grew up screaming into your hairbrush. Green Hill’s dishing out BBQ bites to keep you singing (and snacking) all night long. More Info

🛍 Think Pink J.McLaughlin is turning shopping into a good deed on Saturday, Oct. 11. Sip, shop, and hang with host Darla Doorhy. 10% of sales go straight to Kait’s Angels. More Info

🍷 Box Wine BBQ Bridge Lane is throwing the ultimate fall hang on Saturday, Oct. 11. Enjoy live music from Taylor Thomas Lane, BBQ by Maple Tree Smokehouse, and sweets from The Treatery. Grab a glass (or the whole box), cozy up by the fire pit, and make it a night. More Info

🐟 Sea Harvest Dinner The Shoals + Maizeat are teaming up to show off the fish you should be eating at their Sea Harvest Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 11. We’re talking a live fishmonger demo, chef-led tastings, and four killer à la carte dishes that celebrate the best of land and sea. More Info

🍇 Help Us Harvest Join the RGNY crew to pick grapes for the 2025 vintage on Sunday, Oct. 12. Learn a bit about sustainable winemaking, and then toast your hard work with wine and bites. More Info

💃 Move How You Want Ecstatic Dance is coming in hot with a sonic dance journey by DJMK. No choreography, no judgment, no wrong moves. Just you, the music, and a whole room full of people letting loose. DJMK spins an intuitive set designed to take you somewhere, whether that’s deep in your feels, flying high, or just vibing in your own rhythm. More Info

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Local Spotlight

Shuck, Sip, Support the Sea 🦪

Friday, Oct. 3, The Boathouse at Silver Sands transforms into the ultimate waterfront happy hour spot, all for a great cause. The Seahorse Hotel Fundraiser x Back to the Bays Happy Hour is serving up oysters, small plates, and good drinks, with every sip and slurp helping our local waters.

This isn’t just a party, it’s a mission. Back to the Bays, part of Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Marine Program, is working to launch a brand-new Greenport Stewardship Site. Proceeds from the night will go directly toward restoring eelgrass, and revitalizing native marine life.

Come hungry, come thirsty, and come ready to make a difference for the waters that make the North Fork so special.

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Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Tuesday

Piano Bar at Sound View | Jeff LeBlanc | 6-8:30 PM
First & South | Jazz EJ | 6-9 PM

Wednesday

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