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Outstanding in Our Field


2025 Harvest Reflections: A Season Full of Surprises
Highlights and harvest data from the 2025 growing season

Caitlyn Peck
Nov 11, 20253 min read


The Evolution of Finger Lakes Viticulture: 2023 to 2025
Each growing season tells a different story. From frost and wildfire smoke in 2023 to record-breaking heat in 2024, and now a more balanced 2025—our latest blog compares how weather has shaped three very different vintages in the Finger Lakes, from the vineyard to the nursery.

Caitlyn Peck
Jul 25, 20253 min read


Meet the Team: Eric Amberg — Leading with Vision, Rooted in Experience
Our Meet the Team series wouldn’t be complete without the person who’s been here since the very beginning. Eric Amberg, second...

Caitlyn Peck
May 7, 20252 min read


Behind the Vines: A Chat with Caitlyn Peck
This month, it's Caitlyn's turn in the hot seat! She sat down with us to give an inside glimpse of what life is like as our Vineyard...

Caitlyn Peck
Apr 29, 20252 min read


Why Soil Health is the Secret Ingredient in Great Wine
The journey from grapevine to glass is a lot more than sunshine and harvest bins. It all starts underfoot—in the soil. Healthy vineyard...

Caitlyn Peck
Apr 2, 20252 min read


Neal’s Story: Growing Up in the Nursery & Shaping the Future
Neal Amberg has been part of the vineyard since childhood. As Nursery Manager and Mechanic, he plays a key role in keeping operations...

Caitlyn Peck
Mar 28, 20252 min read


Unlocking the Potential: How to Select the Perfect Rootstock for Your Vineyard
When it comes to starting a vineyard, picking the right grape variety gets a lot of attention—but what about the rootstock? Think of it...

Caitlyn Peck
Feb 20, 20252 min read


Winter Protection for Grapevines: Preparing for the Upcoming Cold Snap
The Finger Lakes area is preparing for a major cold wave this weekend, with temperatures forecasted to fall to 10°F or lower. Vinifera...

Caitlyn Peck
Dec 19, 20242 min read
As one harvest ends, another begins
We made it through another growing season, and what a season it was! This year, we hand-picked 6,000 pounds of fruit from 16 different...

Caitlyn Peck
Oct 23, 20241 min read
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