This past weekend we celebrated the beginning of the harvest season with a dinner in the vineyard. We walked through the vines, tasting different varieties of grapes at different stages of ripeness. We discussed what we look for in the fruit to know when to pick, and how the flavor and texture of the berries at harvest impacts every winemaking decision we make from then on. We drank some pretty cool wines paired with four delicious courses from the geniuses at Haymaker Bun Co. It was a magical evening, one that has left us feeling energized and inspired to start harvest this week.
And start harvest we did! On Thursday we picked the first fruit of the 2025 season - our single row of Adalmiina.
This is an early variety with lower sugar and acidity, and citrusy flavors that become more tropical as it ripens. We love Adalmiina as a component in our methode champenoise sparkling wine, adding a punch of fruit and a complex, savory character. At just 582 pounds, it’s our smallest pick of the year and the perfect way to ease into the madness of harvest.
Soon the picks will be much larger, and we would love your help in getting these beautiful grapes off the vines and into the winery. Last year our community helped us pick 35,000 lbs of fruit from this little vineyard and we’re excited to do it all again!
We will be picking regularly throughout September and October, dependent on ripeness and weather. We start picking at 8am and plan to finish around noon. We provide gloves, pruners, sunscreen, and bug spray, as well as lunch and wine. All you need is sturdy footwear and positive vibes.
Interested in joining us?
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we’ll let you know when we’re picking.
We can’t wait to have you!