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Amberg Grapevines Founded in 1957, Amberg Grapevines is a family-owned and operated grapevine nursery.

Happy National Pasta Day! 🍝🍷A good pasta dish deserves a glass of w**e to go with it. Try Merlot with a hearty meat sauc...
10/17/2026

Happy National Pasta Day! 🍝🍷

A good pasta dish deserves a glass of w**e to go with it. Try Merlot with a hearty meat sauce, Chardonnay with creamy Alfredo, or Pinot Noir with mushroom pasta.

We love seeing how a grapevine’s journey can lead to moments like these around the table. What’s your favorite pasta and w**e pairing?

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🍇 Behind every vineyard is a farmer.From planting and pruning to watching the weather and bringing in the harvest, growi...
10/12/2026

🍇 Behind every vineyard is a farmer.

From planting and pruning to watching the weather and bringing in the harvest, growing grapes takes patience, hard work, and heart.

This National Farmer’s Day, we’re celebrating the growers who care for the land, nurture their vines, and help keep our grape-growing community thriving. 🚜🌱

As a family-owned grapevine nursery since 1957, we’re proud to help farmers put down roots and grow for the future.

To our fellow farmers—thank you for all you do. Happy National Farmer’s Day from Amberg Grapevines! 💚

🌱 Rootstock 101: What’s beneath your grapevine?When a grapevine is grafted, the variety you harvest grows above the graf...
09/29/2026

🌱 Rootstock 101: What’s beneath your grapevine?

When a grapevine is grafted, the variety you harvest grows above the graft union, while the rootstock forms the roots below it. Different rootstocks can help a vine handle different soil conditions, pests, and levels of moisture.

You may see names like 3309C, 101-14, Riparia Gloire, 5C, 5BB, Schwarzmann, 44-53, and 1103 Paulsen. They aren’t different grape varieties to harvest—they’re different choices for the foundation of a grafted vine. Some are better suited to wetter or heavier soils; others may be considered where drought, soil chemistry, or vine vigor is a concern.

The best match depends on your vineyard site and the grape variety you want to grow. Thinking about planting vines? Contact us today and we’d be happy to talk through your options! 🍇

🌱 What is a grapevine rootstock?Think of a grafted grapevine as two plants working together. The rootstock is the lower ...
09/22/2026

🌱 What is a grapevine rootstock?

Think of a grafted grapevine as two plants working together. The rootstock is the lower part that grows the roots, while the grape variety above it grows the fruit. 🍇

Growers choose a rootstock to help the vine suit their soil and growing conditions.

Planning a vineyard for 2027? Contact Amberg Grapevines to talk through your grapevine and rootstock options!

Our vines are growing big, strong, and healthy, and we love seeing the nursery looking this good!We’re taking orders for...
09/18/2026

Our vines are growing big, strong, and healthy, and we love seeing the nursery looking this good!

We’re taking orders for the 2027 planting season, so now is a great time to start planning ahead. Popular varieties can go quickly, so ordering early gives you the best chance of getting the vines you want!

🍇 Planting a new vineyard?
🌿 Expanding your current vineyard?
🌱 Need replacement vines?

We’d love to help!

📅 Order your 2027 vines today!
Check out our updated inventory at www.amberggrapevines.com or contact us for more information!

From our nursery to your vineyard — we’re growing for 2027! 🍇🌱

🍇 Grape Spotlight: Merlot 🍇Originally from Bordeaux, France, Merlot is a classic red w**e grape known for producing smoo...
09/14/2026

🍇 Grape Spotlight: Merlot 🍇

Originally from Bordeaux, France, Merlot is a classic red w**e grape known for producing smooth, fruit-forward w**es with soft tannins.

🌱 In the vineyard, Merlot is a moderate-to-high vigor variety that ripens mid- to late-season, typically ahead of Cabernet Sauvignon. It has relatively poor winter hardiness, so site selection is especially important in cooler growing regions.

🍷 Merlot is known for flavors of plum, black cherry, blackberry, and blueberry, with oak aging often adding hints of vanilla, cedar, chocolate, and spice.

🌿 Clone selection also plays an important role, influencing everything from cluster size and productivity to color, complexity, and w**e quality.

From vine to w**e, Merlot is a classic for a reason. 🍇🍷

🍇 Looking to add Merlot to your vineyard? Contact Amberg Grapevines today to learn more about our Merlot vines and available clones. We’d be happy to help you select the right vines for your vineyard!

From our nursery to your vineyard. 🌱🍇

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Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the first responders, service members, an...
09/12/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the first responders, service members, and everyday Americans who showed extraordinary courage in the face of tragedy.

May we never forget the lives taken, the families forever changed, and the strength and unity our nation showed in the days that followed.

From our family at Amberg Grapevines, we remember and honor them today and always.

🍇 For the final member of the Frontenac family....meet Frontenac Gris — The Pink-Skinned Member of the Family! 🍇One of o...
09/03/2026

🍇 For the final member of the Frontenac family....meet Frontenac Gris — The Pink-Skinned Member of the Family! 🍇

One of our favorite cold-hardy grapes, Frontenac Gris is a naturally occurring color mutation of Frontenac, introduced by the University of Minnesota in 2003.

This versatile grape is a great choice for northern vineyards, offering very cold hardiness, vigorous growth, and reliable productivity. Its small berries can range from dusty rose to copper, or gray-purple, with bright acidity that holds through harvest.

🍑 In the glass: Frontenac Gris brings beautiful aromas and flavors of apricot, peach, pineapple, citrus, and honey, making it incredibly versatile in the cellar. It can be crafted into:

🍷 Dry or off-dry white w**e
🌸 Rosé or blush w**e
🍯 Late-harvest & dessert w**es

And for the growers and w**emakers who like the numbers:

• 23–26 °Brix at harvest
• ~3.0 pH
• 10–14 g/L TA
• Around 0.3 lb per cluster
• Target yields of roughly 8-12 pounds per vine

Interested in adding Frontenac Gris to your vineyard? Amberg Grapevines is here to help bring this versatile northern variety to you! 🍇

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Next up in the Frontenac family: Frontenac Blanc. 🤓🍇This grape may look delicate, but it is built for northern vineyards...
08/14/2026

Next up in the Frontenac family: Frontenac Blanc. 🤓🍇

This grape may look delicate, but it is built for northern vineyards. Frontenac Blanc carries the same cold hardiness and vigor as the rest of the family, with vines capable of tolerating temperatures around -30°F and even colder when properly acclimated.

And for the growers and w**emakers who like the numbers:

• 22–26 °Brix at harvest
• 2.9–3.2 pH
• 10–15 g/L TA
• Around 0.3 lb per cluster
• Target yields of roughly 5–8 tons/acre

That naturally high acidity gives Frontenac Blanc plenty of options in the cellar, from dry and off-dry whites to sparkling, late-harvest, dessert w**es, and blends.

Flavor-wise, think citrus, pineapple, tropical fruit, and stone fruit.

Cold hardy in the vineyard, high acid in the juice, and surprisingly versatile once it gets to the cellar.

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First up in our Frontenac family series: the original Frontenac. 🍇Introduced by the University of Minnesota in 1996, Fro...
08/10/2026

First up in our Frontenac family series: the original Frontenac. 🍇

Introduced by the University of Minnesota in 1996, Frontenac was developed with northern vineyards in mind. It is exceptionally cold hardy, vigorous, and productive, making it a valuable option in regions where winter injury can limit more traditional w**e grapes.

That vigor comes with some management considerations. Thoughtful canopy work and crop-load management help improve airflow, sunlight exposure, and balanced ripening throughout the season.

Frontenac produces small, dark berries in medium-sized clusters, with a high proportion of skin to pulp. That means deep color and concentrated fruit character, but it also tends to hold onto plenty of acidity through harvest.

In the cellar, Frontenac can be used for dry reds, rosé, dessert w**es, fortified styles, and ice w**e. Its flavor profile often includes cherry, black currant, plum, and other dark red fruits.

The challenge for the w**emaker? Preserving all of that expressive fruit while finding the right balance for Frontenac’s naturally bright acidity.

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2399 Wheat Road
Clifton Springs, NY
14432

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+13154623288

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