Grape Varieties at Buffalo Vineyards

Our one acre vineyard consists mainly of Vignoles and St. Vincent (about 300 vines each).

Vignoles

Vignoles produces small, compact clusters highly susceptible to Botrytis bunch rot. Fruit can develop high sugar content while maintaining acidity, so Vignoles can be used to make late harvest desert wines in addition to dry to semi-dry table wines.

St. Vincent

Named after the patron saint of Cote d'Or in the Burgundy region of France, St. Vincent can make wine similar to an Italian chianti with cherry and citrus flavors and a long and complex aftertaste. St. Vincent can also make an excellent sparkling rosé.

Test Varieies

We also have a dedicated test block containing several different varieties of grapes.  9-12 vines of each of the following:​
  • Arandell (NY95)
  • Aurore (Seibel 5279)
  • Corot Noir (NY70)
  • De Chaunac (Seibel 9549)
  • Gruner Veltliner
  • La Crescent
  • Landot Noir
  • Lemberger
  • Melody
  • Osceola Muscat
  • Ravat 34
  • Reisling
  • Seyval Blanc
  • Traminette
  • Valvin Muscat
  • Villard Noir