Large areas of land planted with grapevines, especially for growing grapes to make wine.
From 'vine' plus 'yard' (an enclosed space). The word has existed since medieval times to describe the organized plots where grapes were cultivated for wine production.
The most prestigious vineyards in France's Bordeaux region have been continuously producing wine in the same locations for over 800 years—the soil quality is so specific that moving the vineyard a few miles away would create completely different wine.
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