Welcome to South Dominion Vineyard's July 2024 Newsletter! |
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Dear Cold Climate Wine Grape Enthusiasts, July is here and we have lots of exciting updates to share with you! From the current grape growth stage to a lineup of fantastic events and where to find us at local farmers markets, we’ve got it all covered. Read on for the latest happenings at South Dominion Vineyard. |
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Exciting July Events at the Vineyard |
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| | Join us for a delightful afternoon of creativity and relaxation at our vineyard! Tickets are $60 and include a complimentary glass of wine, all painting supplies by Mary Beth, and sweet & savory bites. | | |
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| | Enjoy live music by Shannon Roy, delicious pastries by Coffee And and the Caribbean American from Vashti's Kitchen Delights. Enjoy live painting by Julie Duggan and 8+ artisans on Saturday, July 13 from 2 PM to 6 PM. | | |
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Artisan Trails in Washington County (ATWC) South Dominion Vineyard is hosting 8+ artisans! Date/Time: July 13 (2 PM to 6 PM) Location: South Dominion Vineyard and nine other venues (Self-guided tour) The ATWC Tour will be held July 13-14 from 10AM - 4PM at several locations throughout Washington County Visit https://artisan-trails.org/images/body/map.png for more info on other host locations where artisan work will be on display and for sale. |
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Our La Crescent wine, a light-bodied dry white, features a traditional summer citrus fruit taste profile with a crisp, refreshing bite. This versatile wine pairs exceptionally well with light, fresh flavors such as salads, chicken, seafood, light pasta dishes, and risottos. This month, we recommend enjoying La Crescent with our Curried Chicken Salad. | | |
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Tag us with this Curried Chicken Salad and our La Crescent wine! |
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Come taste our wines, enjoy the beautiful surroundings at South Dominion Vineyard, and indulge in our delightful cheese board. Our tasting room is open every weekend. Days: Saturday & Sunday Time: 12 PM - 5 PM Location: 166 Brownell Rd, Cambridge, NY |
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Find Us At Local Farmers Markets |
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Tiashoke Farmers Market July 11 & 25
Thursday: 4 PM - 6:30 PM
The Shirt Factory at Glens Falls July 11, 18, 25 Thursday: 4:00 PM - 8 PM Glens Falls Farmers Market July 6, 13, 20, 27 Saturday: 8 AM - 12 PM Troy Waterfront Farmers Market July 6, 13, 20, 27 Saturday: 9 AM - 2 PM Spa City Farmers Market July 7, 14, 21, 28 Sunday: 10 AM - 2 PM Cambridge Valley Farmers Market July 14, 28 Sunday 10:30 AM - 1 PM |
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Current Grape Growth Stage: Vine Combing and Leaf Thinning We are currently in the vine combing and leaf thinning stage, a crucial period for our grapes as they ripen. Grape vines like to grow horizontally along the cordon for maximum stability and strength, securing themselves to each other with tendrils which are extraordinarily strong. As the vines stretch across the cordon and the leaves multiply, the grape clusters have a hard time getting any sunlight, as you can see in this photo. The crowded conditions also obstruct air circulation, leading to the growth of fungus and disease. So we must comb each vine, pulling down the horizontal growth while removing excess leaves around the fruit zone as well (~250+ man hours of work). Managing the growth of the vines and leaves to ensure proper shoot positioning and balanced growth while maximizing sun exposure and air movement in the fruit zone is essential for cultivating high-quality grapes for this year's vintage. Overall, the weather this year has been fantastic….so far! Our vineyard has set a new Growing Degree Day (GDD) record of 1000 GDDs from 1 April to the end of June and everything is way ahead of schedule. This could result in a superb vintage of wine next year. Prayers for continued good weather for the rest of the season are much appreciated.
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