The effects of water on tannin levels in grape development - Part four: How does this help us understand dry farmed sites?
In February I had the pleasure of speaking at the Oregon Wine Industry Symposium on a panel talking about grape and wine tannins. Anna Matzinger, Steve Price and I wanted to clarify what tannins are, how their levels in wine affect texture and structure of the wine, where tannins come from, the role of soil moisture on grape tannin levels and how harvest date affects quality of tannins. Part 4 explores how this whole series helps us understand dry farmed sites. Continue »
May 6, 2016 at 3:15 PM
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The effects of water on tannin levels in grape development - Part three: Irrigation
In February I had the pleasure of speaking at the Oregon Wine Industry Symposium on a panel talking about grape and wine tannins. Anna Matzinger, Steve Price and I wanted to clarify what tannins are, how their levels in wine affect texture and structure of the wine, where tannins come from, the role of soil moisture on grape tannin levels and how harvest date affects quality of tannins. Part 3 discusses irrigation. Continue »
Comments (1)The effects of water on tannin levels in grape development - Part two: Plant physiology
In February I had the pleasure of speaking at the Oregon Wine Industry Symposium on a panel talking about grape and wine tannins. Anna Matzinger, Steve Price and I wanted to clarify what tannins are, how their levels in wine affect texture and structure of the wine, where tannins come from, the role of soil moisture on grape tannin levels and how harvest date affects quality of tannins. Part 2 dives into plant physiology. Continue »
Soils!
In celebration of the UN naming 2015 the International Year of Soils (IYS), our Tasting Room Manager, my fellow Karen at A to Z, and I have put together a table of shared terms used to describe wines and soils. The first in a series of soil-related posts. Continue »
Jun 12, 2015 at 1:48 PM
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Counting sheep at the Jacob-Hart Estate Vineyard
One sheep, two sheep, three sheep, four. Continue »
Mar 13, 2015 at 5:13 PM
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Don't be afraid. It's SkySquirrel NOT Skynet.
The use of military drones has led to many a heated discussion of military ethics; however, as these devices make their way into agricultural industries, the only appropriate response is, "AWESOME!" Continue »
Dec 15, 2014 at 4:52 PM
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Crop Load Study
Our Viticulture Technician, Karen Petersen, picked, washed & flattened leaf samples from our Jacob-Hart Estate Vineyard to be analyzed for nutritional value as part of a state-wide crop load study. Continue »
Aug 19, 2014 at 3:30 PM
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Bloom 2014
Just like bud burst, bloom was also early, occurring in the last week in May. Continue »
May 31, 2014 at 12:34 PM
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April First, Bud Burst
We're off to a good start this season! Continue »
Apr 1, 2014 at 12:01 PM
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Bee's Paradise
We celebrated Equinox in the vineyards 21 days ago and it is starting to look and feel like Spring. Continue »
Apr 11, 2012 at 1:56 PM
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