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How we view things: |
"The dressing of vines is never finished…admire a spacious vineyard if you like, but farm a small one..." Virgil |
Small The ancient Roman poet was wise. A limited size allows us to do a number of things. It lets us to pay greater attention to the details in our vineyard - an important factor to assure quality. But, this closer attention also creates an intimacy with our land & climate that pays greater dividends. It not only permits us to be proper stewards of our land, but also conveys knowledge ofits quirks, characteristics and even its limitations. Understanding these things is important for the production of well balanced, flavorful grapes and ultimately good wine that hopefully reflects the character of where it is grown. |
Affordable Being small and locally oriented means nothing if the products that come from those efforts cannot be enjoyed. Wine can sometimes be seen as an elite product and its cost often has something to do with that perception. We think wine should be a beverage that is enjoyed in moderation by all on a regular basis. In order for that to happen it must be available to everyone. At the same time, affordable wine should be well made. We don't believe that affordability and quality are mutually exclusive. We hope our grapes and the wines made from them prove this to be true. |
Local We also strongly believe in and support local agriculture. It has traditionally been the backbone of superior and distinct products, and since wine is "grown", it is no different. For centuries, European wines, just like other agricultural products, have reflected the local characteristics of the community in which they are grown and made - its soil, climate, traditions, culture & people. For over 100 years Vineland has been a critical component in the distinct local agriculture of the Garden State, producing a variety of fruits and vegetables for local and regional consumption. (Ask any long time resident of Vineland about the abundance of local produce to be found here in the growing season!) We hope that eventually we are able to accomplish the same local connection here too with our grapes and the wine made from them and we will strive to understand what it takes to do that. We urge you to support local agriculture too. Go to our "Links" page to find some ways to do that. |