Cheers to Number 15!
And just like that, it’s harvest. Really, I thought I had another week. Or more. Perhaps it’s like that every year, we think there’s time to prepare and then harvest sneaks up on us. But I feel more unprepared than usual this year. We had a...
Salad of Figs, Minted Yogurt, Arugula, Crushed Walnuts and Feta
How are you surviving these “dog days” of summer? It’s been a hot one and cooler days and nights are over a month away. Summer salads are still the order of the evening and what better wines to pair with our Fig Salad than our Rosé of Pinot noir....
A Fondness for Lower Yields
Over the past week we’ve been getting estimates on what harvest will look like later this year. It appears that it is going to be significantly smaller than usual. The forecast for the Winderlea Vineyard is about 40% lower than it was for last year. We...
In The Dirt Podcast Episode 1 Part II | Winegrowers, Bill Sweat & Robert Brittan discuss land stewardship
Bill Sweat, co-founder and winegrower at Winderlea Vineyard and Winery in Oregon’s Dundee Hills talks with many of the people who are shaping the industry’s approach to winemaking, sustainability, regenerative farming, and a host of other topics. Join us...