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 »
The effects of water on tannin levels in grape development - Part one: Soil science
Last month 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 1 dives into soil science, water retention & the effects it has on tannin levels. Continue »
Mar 25, 2016 at 12:15 PM
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How to celebrate Australia Day like an Aussie
Your 14-step guide is one click away. Continue »
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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Biodynamic Farming: Following the Moon
Biodynamic farming is complex, sometimes hard to explain and sometimes hard to quantify. It involves many areas: preparations, compost, biodiversity and an awareness of the rhythms happening all around us. I want to talk a little about using a Biodynamic calendar and the intention behind our practices during certain periods on the calendar by highlighting the thoughts of Rudolf Steiner and all those who have continued what he started. Continue »
Mar 5, 2012 at 1:52 PM
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