2008...A Vintage Victorious
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Now that the dust has settled and the last of the 2008 wines have made their way to barrel, its time to resume regular blog posts. Many apologies for the the long, dry season in this regard...
This has been an exciting vintage in many regards. For the first time, I have made wine in two locations simultaneously (the Walla Walla and the Willamette Valley). I wish to express my most sincere thanks to the great staff in both locations for making both harvests extremely successful. And I also appreciate the faith that my clients have placed in me to make the best wines possible for them.
While the vintage began with some challenging weather in early October, the balance of the month provided the conditions necessary for ripening. The Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley and the Cabernet and Merlot from eastern Washington/Oregon are stunning. I can't think of a better vintage to start my business and to launch a brand.
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Tony,
I noticed that you signed up for my e-newsletter so thank you for your interest. It sounds like you must know I-84 well given the dual location wine making! Glad to read that you're pleased with the vintage.
Any plans to attend the OR symposium or WAWGG? I'll be at both. Since we met in June at the WW Summit, I've grown my business substantially and also started teaching at the NW Vit Center, which has been a great experience.
Best,
Dixie