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...
In Patience and Humility We Find The Greatest Reward
Donna and I don’t usually take a pre-harvest vacation, but this year we went to Montana for an early celebration of a milestone birthday of my brother’s. Prior to moving to Oregon we used to fly fish a bit, but we haven’t picked up a rod since...
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 | Featuring Dick Shea
In the Dirt Podcast Episode 5 | Featuring Winegrower Dick Shea
In this episode , we sit down and chat with Dick Shea of Shea Vineyards. Nestled in the Yamhill-Carlton area, Shea Vineyard is considered the best known vineyard in the state of Oregon. They are known to sell their grapes to some of Oregon’s best wineries,...
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...