Vineyard acquires grapevine nursery

Double A Vineyards Inc. of Fredonia, N.Y., has acquired Concord Nurseries’ grapevine production business. Concord has been a major producer of grapevines in the eastern United States, under the Foster Grapevine brand.

The acquisition of Concord’s grapevines business will help solidify Double A’s position as the premier supplier of vines for much of the U.S. market, according to the company.

“The acquisition is a great fit for the company,” said Dennis Rak, president of Double A Vineyards.

The additional production and 225 acres of land will allow Double A Vineyards to move forward more rapidly with its plans to produce high-quality, disease-free plants that meet the new federal, National Clean Plant Network standards. This is a long-term project that will require planting new budwood vineyards and growing the material under strict guidelines to produce high-quality, clean stock. The high standards used in this program will greatly increase the quality of the plants available, according to Double A.

Double A Vineyards was established in 1990 and has grown to be one of the largest grapevine nurseries in the United States. It is a family owned business operated by Dennis and Susan Rak and their two sons, Adam and Abram. Double A Vineyards products are marketed to growers, wineries and mass merchandisers throughout much of the United States.

Double A also sells directly to wineries and homeowners online. For more information, e-mail Dennis Rak.