We like an early morning “alpine” start. Not only does it help harvest timing, it’s nice and cool.
Tag: chardonnay
They Were Grown Where?
Estate, Estate Grown, Estate Bottled. What do they all mean and does it make the wine special?
No Way Chardonnay & Farm Trivia
Chardonnay on picking day as its headed to make wine from Chelan Valley Farms.
Pinot Noir, AVA & Artificial Intelligence!
Chad and Jeana Steiner stand in their Pinot Noir vineyard overlooking Roses Lake in the Lake Chelan AVA.
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?!
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?
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?
Veraison: the time is ticking to harvest.
Veraison: the time is ticking to harvest. Embracing the early Harvest: A Spotlight on Pinot Noir. As the summer sun shines down on our vineyard near Lake Chelan, there’s an undeniable buzz of excitement in the air. This year has proven to be warmer than the last, and our grape harvest is right around the… Continue reading Veraison: the time is ticking to harvest.
What Grape Varieties We Grow & Why?
What Grape Varieties We Grow & Why? When we purchased the original 8.14 acres of the farm in 2014, there were piles of Red Delicious trees piled up and ready to be burned. We started planning how to get water back on the soil as soon as possible. Thankfully Chad came to the property with… Continue reading What Grape Varieties We Grow & Why?
