Awards Late last week, we were notified by the SavorNW Wine Competition that we had won four awards in the 2023 competition. The SavorNW Wine Competition, held in Cannon Beach, Oregon is one of the largest wine competitions that is open exclusively to wineries in the Northwest Region. Our winning wines were as follows: Gold … Read more
More Rain and Cold Ahead Spring arrived with a bluster last week bringing more rain for the valleys and snow in the mountains. This continued moisture is great for our water supply in the mountain lakes, as well as ground water in our fields. Emigrant lake is now over 34% full and Howard Prairie and … Read more
New Releases We are releasing two new vintages for your tasting enjoyment and purchase this weekend— 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautiful version of Cabernet Sauvignon in the Bordeaux style with great aroma, varietal character, balance and finish. $28 per bottle. 2020 Albarino The 2020 Albarino was produced in a special … Read more
The weather forecast came true this past week as we had a good steady rain/snow storm hit the area for the last couple of days. It came at a critical time for agriculture in the Valley and for us as a vineyard. The reservoirs continue to fill as does the available ground water on our … Read more
Going, Going, Almost Gone….. 2017 Harmonie Our popular proprietary blend of 67% Syrah and 33% Cabernet is a super wintertime wine that pairs well with red meats and pasta dishes. Only one case left. Act fast if you want any of this vintage. $27 per bottle. 2017 Malbec This is the last of our first … Read more
Indoor Wine and Music The weather outlook is for rain and cold weather for the next 10 days ago as we move toward Spring. We are really pleased that we are receiving the moisture, but glad that we have a great indoor space for wine lovers to enjoy wine and music. The above picture was taken … Read more
The above picture was taken from the second story Tasting Room window and is a great panorama of the recently pruned vines asleep in the cold snowy winter weather. We received about 3 inches of snow out of this last storm which is very welcome moisture. The Talent Irrigation District reservoirs are filling up to … Read more
Special Tasting Flight this weekend of our 2023 SF Chronicle Wine Competition winners 2017 Tempranillo – Best of Class!!! 2017 Cab Franc – Silver 2018 Malbec – Silver 2020 Viognier – Silver 2020 Albarino – Silver Taste all five for $10 retail (free to wine club members) Available for purchase this weekend. Try them when you come … Read more
This picture was taken about 7am this morning and no, it wasn’t the 4 to 6 inches that was forecast and that we hoped would come true, but again it fell short. We will take what we can get though and hope for more rain or snow to come. This week we have some great … Read more
No, this is not a picture from yesterday morning, although we had hoped it would be. However, the storm fizzled by the time it passed by and the weather for the next week is forecast to be cold, dry and clear. Come on rain!!! In the vineyard, we have been taking advantage of clear days … Read more