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Arrowhead Spring Vineyards
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Our vineyard is located in the Niagara Escarpment American Viticultural Area wine-growing region. The hills that support our vines slope from South-East to North-West. We have 65 rows of grapes planted, divided amongst the varietals of Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc. Someday, our entire farm will be dedicated to growing vinifera. We employ rigorous adherence to low yield practices to increase the fruit intensity . Meticulous sorting methods ensure that only the best fruit will make it into our wines.
Planting a vineyard is not a mere matter of sticking a vine into dirt. Vinifera vines must first be grafted onto native rootstock. The rootstock is carefully selected for soil conditions. Then, the vine clone is chosen. Within one family of vinifera, clones can yield various characteristics, such as cluster weight, sugar content, and foliage attributes. The winemaker himself plays a critical role in selecting which plants best suit the vineyard and objectives of the winemaking.
We planted our vineyard on a cool day in May of 2006. We used the services of a vineyard planting company that could align our rows using GPS. Our rows are spaced 8 feet apart; with vines at a 4.5 foot plant spacing. The planter itself is a wheeled mechanism, pulled behind a heavy-duty John Deere tractor. One person drives the tractor, carefully aligning each row. Two people sit on the back placing vines into the planting wheel. The rest of the crew prepares vines for each trip down a row. Planting our vineyard was an exciting, 12 hour affair on a sometimes sunny, sometimes rainy day.
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Directions
Directions From the New York State Thruway:
Take the 90 to I-290 WEST / YOUNGMANN EXPY via EXIT 50 toward NIAGARA FALLS - 3.8 miles
Merge onto I-990 NORTH via EXIT 4 toward UNIV AT BUFFALO NORTH CAMPUS/ LOCKPORT - 4.1 miles Take the NORTH FRENCH RD exit- EXIT 4
At the light, Turn LEFT onto NORTH FRENCH RD / CR-299 - 0.4 miles
Turn RIGHT onto CAMPBELL BLVD / NY-270. Continue to follow NY-270 10.3 miles. NY 270 merges with route 93 and becomes Town Line Road. We are on the left side of the road as you start descending the escarpment. Directions from the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge: Take route 104 EAST from Lewiston 14-15 miles. Route 93 will merge in with route 104 about 12 miles from Lewiston. Watch for the Route 93 to head south, away from route 104 (towards the escarpment) at Town Line Road. Take Town Line road up the escarpment 2.4 miles. We are on the right side of the road before you get to the top of the escarpment.
Directions From the East: Take Route 104 West. Watch for the Route 93 intersection, which will head south, away from route 104 (towards the escarpment) at Town Line Road. Take Town Line road up the escarpment 2.4 miles. We are on the right side of the road before you get to the top of the escarpment.
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Arrowhead “Red”
A blend of several grapes, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, with other varietals. This wine is oak aged, similar in taste to a Bordeaux. The goal of the winemaker in creating this wine is to produce a bottle suitable for aging, with complex characteristics. A subtle, layered palate of fruit flavors.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
A red wine, aged in oak, in a dry Bordeaux style. Full bodied.
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Chardonnay
A lovely white wine, aged in oak. Buttery taste, pleasant on the palate.
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Sangiovese
A red wine, aged in oak, in a dry style. Medium bodied.
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Vidal IceWine
The nectar of the gods. A sweet delicacy that tantalizes the tongue.
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