Vineyard Vs Winery: What's The Difference?
NEWS
By MATTHEW LEE
While people often use the terms "vineyard" and "winery" interchangeably, a vineyard is where grapes are grown, while a winery is where the grapes are processed into wine.
A vineyard is a land devoted to grape cultivation, where farmers tend to the vines and grapes, which may be used for fresh consumption or winemaking, depending on the variety.
If the plantation grows table grapes, then the harvest is shipped to supermarkets. And if it grows varietals like Cabernet or Merlot, then they're exclusively for winemaking.
Once harvested, grapes are sent to partner wineries equipped with the necessary machinery for pressing, fermenting, aging, and ultimately producing wine.
Most vineyards and wineries operate separately, partnering to produce wine, but estate-bottled brands manage grape cultivation, winemaking, and bottling all on the same land.
