By the time this newsletter reaches you, our team will be stepping into the early days of the 2025 grape harvest. After a season of pouring our time, love, and attention into the vineyard, it’s now time to shift our focus to the cellar, guiding the fruit through fermentation and into finished wines.
Each year, our winemaking team grows with the arrival of seasonal interns from around the world. Drawn by a shared passion for wine and the desire to experience harvest in a new place, they bring fresh energy, ideas, and an incredible work ethic. In return, they gain firsthand experience and often a lasting connection to this land and vintage.
Harvest is not for the faint of heart. It demands long, grueling hours, endless cleaning, and plenty of time wrangling hoses around the cellar. But it’s also where the magic happens. Every team leaves its thumbprint on the vintage, and that human element is part of what makes each year’s wine distinct. I’m continually inspired by their grit, heart, and the sense of camaraderie that fills the winery this time of year.
-Brianne Engles
