Your Questions, Answered
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Our tasting room is located at:
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From April 1 to December 31st, we are open 12pm - 6pm, closed Tuesdays. From January 1 to March 31st, we are open from 12pm - 5pm, closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Nope. We appreciate reservations, since it allows us to set aside a table and plan for your visit. However, drop-ins are always welcome.
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Yes. We have two fast ChargePoint 480V Level 3 Rapid EV chargers. They are free for visitors.
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We do charge a $10 tasting fee for a flight of at least five wines. However, we do refund that fee with a two-bottle purchase. Honestly, almost everyone finds something they like.
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We welcome children with their parents and have a few non-alcoholic drink options as well as a diaper changing table and an assortment of puzzles and games. Minors are not allowed to sit at the bar.
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Yes, dogs on a leash and well-behaved children are always welcome.
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Yes, we offer charcuterie boards, sandwiches and empanadas. Vegan options are available.
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It is rare that we ever have a bottle returned, but it happens. In case of breakage during shipment, please send us a photo of the box and the broken bottle. In case of a defect (cork), please send an email explaining the defect. We will replace your bottle as soon as possible.
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We ship UPS ground to the following states:
CA, CO, DC, FL, MN, MO, MT, NC, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, WA, CT, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, ND, NE, NM, OK, SC, VA, WI
We ship on Mondays and may hold the shipment if temperatures are not favorable for shipping. We also offer cold packing for an additional fee ($15).
We offer flat rate shipping options for club members and orders over $100.
winemaking Questions
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Our Estate Vineyard is in the Applegate Valley AVA, but we source fruit from the Rouge Valley AVA as well.
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Syrah is arguably the most consistent and most widely recognized variety for quality from the Applegate and Rogue valleys. Other varieties that perform well are Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne, Grenache Noir, Grenache Blanc, Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc.
Some wineries have had some success with Tempranillo.
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We make a wide range of wines, including sparkling wines, dry whites, Rose’, medium and full bodied reds and even sweet wines.
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No. Sugar is found naturally in grapes, but yeast ferments that sugar and converts it into alcohol. Sometimes, we leave a small amount of natural sugar in the wine for balance, but it is very small.
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Yes. We do not use any animal derived additives.
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No. We do not use glyphosate.
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Yes. We do use a minimum amount of sulfur dioxide in our winemaking in order to protect the wines from spoilage.
Sulfites do not cause headaches, and only a very small amount of people have a sensitivity to sulfites. There are more sulfites in dried fruit, pre-packaged salads, hot dogs and deli meats than is found in our wines.
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Our Estate Vineyard and Winery are certified LIVE (Low Input Viticulture and Enology). LIVE is a NW based organization that certifies and promotes sustainable winegrowing. LIVE certification covers the entire farm and encompasses diverse topics such as CO2 emissions, worker health and safety, best practices, and pollinator, fish and wildlife preservation. We feel that LIVE’s scientific basis and whole farm philosophy fit our own environmental priorities best.