Author: Chad Steiner

What Do All The Certifications Mean?

Sustainable WA is a new certification built by industry experts and scientists.

Waking Up on The Farm

Since we’re a small farm, many of the farm activities are hands on. by Chad Steiner 2024 is our family’s 6th year living on the farm. We’re 1st generation farmers.… Continue reading Waking Up on The Farm

Let’s Go on a Chardonnay Adventure!

One of the world’s most planted and recognized wine grape varieties with polarizing palate preferences. From stainless to new oak – lets go on an adventure. by Jeana and Chad… Continue reading Let’s Go on a Chardonnay Adventure!

The Benefit of Knowing Your Farmer!?

Since the 1940’s the nutrient density of our food has declined. The great news, farmers are figuring out how to produce sustainably grown nutrient dense food and wine. by Chad… Continue reading The Benefit of Knowing Your Farmer!?

Ecological Utopia?

Is Ecological Utopia Possible? Or should be striving for Excellent Farm Ecosystems? Lets explore how building a farm ecosystem can help build resiliency. by Chad Steiner What is the motivation… Continue reading Ecological Utopia?

AVA, So What?!

We’ve been talking more about the Lake Chelan American Viticultural Area (AVA) – does it actually matter and what does it do to the wine? by Chad Steiner Late in… Continue reading AVA, So What?!

Does “AVA” Matter?

The Lake Chelan AVA. How it distinguishes itself as a unique wine growing region in the World. by Chad Steiner We bought property and moved to the Lake Chelan Valley… Continue reading Does “AVA” Matter?

The Appeal of Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Serving non-alcoholic beverages can be a great way to improve your hosting skills – especially during the holiday season. by Chad Steiner When we started the pumpkin patch in 2019… Continue reading The Appeal of Non-Alcoholic Beverages