1
: a planting of grapevines
2
: a sphere of activity : field of endeavor
toilers in the vineyard of diplomacy—
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After the phylloxera outbreak destroyed vineyards in France in the late 19th century, rye whiskey became the spirit of choice for the eponymous Sazerac cocktail.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2025
The valley’s hillsides and mountainous vineyards host limestone and dolomitic rock, imparting minerality to the wines.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Turkish wine isn’t typically exported to the U.S., so vineyards and wineries like Sevilen offer American travelers like me the unique opportunity to taste indigenous varietals.
—Betsy Andrews, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025
Nearby is also Saint Paul Mountain Farms, an orchard and vineyard producing local wines, hard ciders and spirits.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2025
The valley’s hillsides and mountainous vineyards host limestone and dolomitic rock, imparting minerality to the wines.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Turkish wine isn’t typically exported to the U.S., so vineyards and wineries like Sevilen offer American travelers like me the unique opportunity to taste indigenous varietals.
—Betsy Andrews, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025
Nearby is also Saint Paul Mountain Farms, an orchard and vineyard producing local wines, hard ciders and spirits.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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vineyard
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vine·yard
ˈvin-yərd 
: a field of grapevines
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