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THE VINEYARD |
1975- Established a research vineyard of 200 vines. Over a dozen varieties were planted and some of the oldest Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the East continue to grow there. 1995-Doubled the number of vines in the initial plot and introduced several types of divided canopy trellising systems. 2006-Added over 3000 vines bringing our Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Chambourcin acreage to 6. 2008-Planted Lemberger (1 acre), Petit Verdot (1/2 acre) and a 1/2 acre research plot concentrating on Italian varietals. 2009- Planted 3.5 more acres including Syrah, Viognier, Chardonnay, Albarino, Traminette and others. |
Our vineyard comprises 11.5 acres of our 40 acre farm and is located in the Outer Coastal Plain AVA. Planting highlights include: |
Our vineyard planted in 1995 seen in the fall of '08 (above) and in the summer(right). |
Our 2006 planting seen just after planting (below left) and in the winter of 2008 (below right). |