05/04/2026
It was great to have a group of students from Williams College visit the vineyard today as part of their class exploring wine and fruit in the ancient world.
What made the visit especially interesting was how easily the conversation moved between past and present, what was wine like then and wine in ancient culture to the realities of growing grapes in a cold-climate region like the Upper Hudson.
We spent time in the vineyard, and a few students even tried their hand at pruning—getting a feel for the decisions that shape a crop long before it ever becomes wine.
It’s always rewarding to see how something they’ve read in texts comes to life in the field. In many ways, not much has changed in 2,500 years… and in other ways, everything has.
Thanks to the group for the great questions and conversation—really enjoyed having you here. 🍇