As we approach Valentine’s Day, which chocolate will you choose? Learn more about healthy options. by Jeana Steiner We feel education around our food is so important and the more self-educated we become – the better we can be at choosing healthy options for our family. Last year I wrote an article about the recent… Continue reading Chocolate: choose healthy & pair well!
Category: Chablis
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 Steiner One of Chad’s first explorations in wine (in 2001) was gathering with friends from his job at Ste. Michelle. They wanted to taste the… Continue reading Let’s Go on a Chardonnay Adventure!
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 2023 I posted about the Lake Chelan AVA (here). It helped me sound out in long form what’s special about the Lake Chelan AVA and… Continue reading AVA, So What?!
2023 “Reflections” Slideshow
As we reflected on 2023, we realized this is our “Why”! We love you all. by Jeana Steiner Click the image below to see the 2023 Slideshow. Cheers,
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 because we thought it was one of the best places in the State to grow Pinot Noir. Jeana wrote about this story in a prior… Continue reading Does “AVA” Matter?
Winter on the Farm!
Learn a bit about winter on the farm and how we believe its a natural way to bring things back into balance. by Jeana and Chad Steiner While visiting Stehekin this past summer we bumped into a good friends mom – both full time Stehekin residents. Her mom spent a career as the ultimate hostess… Continue reading Winter on the Farm!
What’s Chad Reading Right Now?
What’s on Chad’s Book Reading List? by Chad Steiner In graduate school my first semester, my plant pathology professor (Dr. Tim Murray) quoted Sir Winston Churchill – “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” This resonated with me because I love history and reading about it. It was also applicable… Continue reading What’s Chad Reading Right Now?
Toast to Togetherness: A Holiday Wine and Food Pairing Guide
Explore pairing possibilities with some of our favorite wines – along with some fun conversation starters! by Jeana Steiner As the holiday season approaches, the joy of sharing meals with friends and family becomes a joyous event to look forward to. We believe a carefully chosen bottle of wine can transform a simple gathering into… Continue reading Toast to Togetherness: A Holiday Wine and Food Pairing Guide
Digging into Lake Chelan Pinot Noir in Washington State.
Pinot Noir: a bit of history, how Jeana and Chad fell in love with it and why they think the Lake Chelan Valley is an amazing fit for this glorious grape! by Chad Steiner We believe the Lake Chelan AVA is a great place to grow fantastic Pinot Noir. We’re excited about the opportunity to… Continue reading Digging into Lake Chelan Pinot Noir in Washington State.
Why Are We Raising Sheep?
How Bringing Sheep to Chelan Valley Farms can Help Create a Regenerative Ecosystem. by Chad Steiner We all collectively have a tremendous opportunity to evolve our food system. As growers or “farmers” we can learn and adopt regenerative practices. But why? The food we eat, the wine (Lagriōth), beer (Old Schoolhouse) or Sheffield Cider we… Continue reading Why Are We Raising Sheep?
