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Spring Blooms & Bud Break: A Season of Renewal (and Lessons from Austria)
At South Dominion Vineyard in Cambridge, NY, spring signals the start of a new growing season—what winemakers call bud break. It’s a season of renewal, as dormant vines awaken and the first signs of life emerge after months of winter, setting the stage for the year’s harvest.

Dana Cooper
Apr 213 min read


Understanding Terroir: How South Dominion Vineyard’s Land Shapes Every Wine
Great wine starts beneath your feet.
At South Dominion Vineyard, ancient shale soils, glacial geology, and Cambridge's cool climate work together to shape every bottle we produce.
Terroir isn't just a winemaking term — it's the land, the history, and the craft in every sip.
Come walk the vineyard and taste the difference the land makes.

Dana Cooper
Mar 294 min read
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