The best Oregon wine tours in the Willamette Valley!
Our favorite time of year in the Willamette Valley is during harvest! The hustle and bustle of collecting grapes and the excitement over what that harvest will bring, is palpable. Harvest 2023 in the Pacific Northwest has begun and after
This photo from our friends at Stoller Family Estate shows a moment in the punch down process of their latest harvest of Pinot Noir. What is a punch down process? The term “punch down” means to push down the grapes
Veraison What is this term we call veraison? Veraison is the stage in the growing process when the grapes begin to soften and change color on the vine. This stage indicates the onset of ripening. It’s one of the most
Oh Mother Nature, you magnificent yet mischievous partner in this cycle of our existence. Your challenges, grace and power dictate so many decisions made in the vineyard, but honestly, where would we be without you? How could we possibly enjoy