Winery vs Vineyard
Winery and vineyard are two terms used by wine producers to label their products. Understanding the difference between the two can help discern which wine may be better, whether it comes from a winery or a vineyard.
Winery
A winery is a place where harvested grapes are segregated, cleaned, processed, fermented, aged in oak barrels, and labeled to become the perfect wine. It is a production plant for making wine and is where every part of the wine-making process is done. It is also the place where grapes are bottled before distributing to wine resellers.
Vineyard
A vineyard is where grape fruits are planted. In this yard, people grow grapevines on acres of land, which may be large estates or just an acre, with the main purpose of planting grapevines for wine making. No other plants may be cultivated in a vineyard except grape-bearing vines, although not only wine may be produced but also grape products such as raisins or table grapes.
Key Takeaways
- A winery is a facility where grape fruits are sorted, processed, and aged to become wine.
- Vineyard is a field of land, could be a small acre of land or an estate, where people plant grape-bearing vines.
- Both are important components in making delicious wines.
When a wine is labeled as “vineyard,” it means that the winery and vineyard are in the same place and processed by the same people. If the wine is labeled as “winery,” then the grapes come from a different vineyard. The quality of the wine does not necessarily depend on its label, but rather, it is up to the individual to decide which wine suits their taste buds.
