Out in the vineyard, not much is happening due to the continued cool, wet weather. While we welcome the wet weather, we need some heat now to get the 2023 show on the road. For music this week, we have more talented performers lined up to entertain on Friday and Sunday nights: Jon Galfano on … Read more
2019 Viognier – Gold Medal winner at the 2022 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Retail $288/case – on case sale @33% off for Wine Club members ($192) and 25% discount ($216) for Non Wine Club. This wine has developed wonderful aromatics and complexity after almost 3 years in the bottle. Its great balance has kept … Read more
Out in the vineyard, the continuing cool, wet weather has begun to delay the bud break of our vines. There is still a lot of time in front of us though, and a lot can happen with the amount of heat and water that lie ahead. On the wine front, we have released several new … Read more
Good Weather in store!? This has been an interesting year with cool, wet La Niña conditions in full force. Our severe drought situation is diminishing and the reservoirs continue to fill steadily. However according to NOAA scientists, the La Niña conditions are abating and we have entered a neutral weather pattern Where rains will slow … Read more
…of Rain and Cold Ahead The reservoirs continue to fill and the long range forecast is for La Niña conditions to weaken to neutral. So there is sunlight at the end of this tunnel of rain and we will soon be complaining about the heat. But for the next two weeks or so we will … Read more
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