1
: a planting of grapevines
2
: a sphere of activity : field of endeavor
toilers in the vineyard of diplomacy—
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While Valencia's Requena region is relatively new to Cava production, vineyard elevation and climate offer advantages for quality winemaking.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Higher elevation vineyards are noted for calcium-rich limestone or shale on the surface, while lower altitude areas and rolling hills will have this buried further down.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025
Thomas Jefferson, a major proponent of the American wine industry in the 1800s, owned more than 190 acres of land dedicated to grape vineyards cultivated by enslaved Africans in Virginia.
—Janice Brockenberry, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
The hotel grants guests access to private complimentary tastings at 25 Sonoma County vineyards.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Higher elevation vineyards are noted for calcium-rich limestone or shale on the surface, while lower altitude areas and rolling hills will have this buried further down.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025
Thomas Jefferson, a major proponent of the American wine industry in the 1800s, owned more than 190 acres of land dedicated to grape vineyards cultivated by enslaved Africans in Virginia.
—Janice Brockenberry, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
The hotel grants guests access to private complimentary tastings at 25 Sonoma County vineyards.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Vineyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vineyard. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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vineyard
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vine·yard
ˈvin-yərd 
: a field of grapevines
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