Creating Green Energy
We think a lot about sustainability here at Winderlea both because we are Biodynamic® and also because we are a certified B Corp and part of their Climate Action Group. Sometimes programs are more suited to large complex organizations than they are to us, so we try...A Thank You and a Toast to the New Year
Donna and I are enjoying a few days off at the end of the year. For me, there are few things more enjoyable than having the time to read and to listen to music. I find it helps to quiet my mind and that, over time, important thoughts can emerge (though, to be fair,...A Need For Connection
I want to start by thanking all of you who are part of our lives. You may not think it means much to us but every interaction keeps us connected to a world outside of our vineyard in Dundee. We are all doing our best to figure out the intersection between staying...
Saying Goodbye to Block 3 | Our Farming Ethos Continues
Many of you know that we first learned about Biodynamic farming because we were searching for ways to extend the life of our original vines which were being attacked by phylloxera. That effort has been largely successful as we were able to extend the productive life...
A Few Surprises Along the Way | 2020 Harvest
On Wednesday October 7th we officially concluded harvest for 2020 by picking Chardonnay from the Meredith Mitchell Vineyard. In general, 2020 has been a year that has required a lot of adaptation and the Oregon grape harvest has been no different. We’ve...In The Dirt | Featuring Dick Shea
