We’re excited to announce our first Syrah since Durell. More 2017 frozen grape must and juice futures coming soon!
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE WALLA WALLA VALLEY GRAPES:
Each pail includes five gallons of grape must. Product will arrive partially frozen.
Walla Walla Valley, Washington
Brix: 25.5, pH:3.86, TA: 3.4
YAN: 57 mg/L (as N), Malic Acid: .35 g/L,
Tartaric Acid: 4.8 g/L, Glucose + Fructose: 260 g/L,
Harvested October 4th, 2020
The Walla Walla Valley straddles southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon. Walla Walla translates to “many waters” in reference to the land’s proximity to the Columbia, Snake, and Walla Walla Rivers. Rain is a seldom occurrence here and the area only receives about 15 inches of annual rainfall. Like the rest of the Columbia Valley, the landscapes and soils of Walla Walla were largely shaped by the cataclysmic Missoula Floods which swept through at the end of the last Ice Age. The Walla Walla Silt Soil left behind is a well-drained, sandy loess over Missoula Flood slackwater deposits and fractured basalt.
These grapes have never been available to the home winemaking community before, and were previously used in the Columbia Crest Reserve wine program for $40 per bottle.
The grapes come from the small lot Pheasant Run Vineyard located in the southern region of the Walla Walla AVA adjacent to the Pepper Bridge Winery. Pheasant Run is known to produce big fruit forward wines with earthy components. The Spofford silt loam soil at this vineyard site is excellent for growing grapes because it allows for superior drainage.
Each pail includes 4.25 gallons of grape must (selection further below).
Notice: For the lowest shipping rates available, we recommend purchasing 4.25 gallon pails separately from 5 gallon pails.
Product will arrive partially frozen.
Walla Walla Valley, Washington
Brix: 27.5, pH:3.37, TA: 5.7 g/L (full lab analysis below)
Harvested October 6th , 2021
The Walla Walla Valley straddles southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon. Walla Walla translates to “many waters” in reference to the land’s proximity to the Columbia, Snake, and Walla Walla Rivers. Rain is a seldom occurrence here and the area only receives about 15 inches of annual rainfall. Like the rest of the Columbia Valley, the landscapes and soils of Walla Walla were largely shaped by the cataclysmic Missoula Floods which swept through at the end of the last Ice Age. The Walla Walla Silt Soil left behind is a well-drained, sandy loess over Missoula Flood slackwater deposits and fractured basalt.
Our grapes come from a vineyard on the foot of the Blue Mountains grown at 1300 feet elevation. The vines are clone 01A, planted to 8×4 spacing in 100% Walla Walla Silt Loam. Clone 01A produces smaller berries that are ideal for a wine with darker color and concentrated flavor.
Each pail includes 5 gallons or 4.25 gallons of grape must (selection further below).
Notice: For the lowest shipping rates available, we recommend purchasing 4.25 gallon pails separately from 5 gallon pails.
Product will arrive partially frozen.
Walla Walla Valley, Washington
Old Vine Block BT4
Brix: 28.1 , pH: 3.63 , TA: 4.3 g/L (full lab analysis below)
Harvested October 6th , 2021
The Walla Walla Valley straddles southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon. Walla Walla translates to “many waters” in reference to the land’s proximity to the Columbia, Snake, and Walla Walla Rivers. Rain is a seldom occurrence here and the area only receives about 15 inches of annual rainfall. Like the rest of the Columbia Valley, the landscapes and soils of Walla Walla were largely shaped by the cataclysmic Missoula Floods which swept through at the end of the last Ice Age. The Walla Walla Silt Soil left behind is a well-drained, sandy loess over Missoula Flood slackwater deposits and fractured basalt.
Our grapes come from a vineyard on the foot of the Blue Mountains grown at 1300 feet elevation. The vines are 40 years old, and consist of clones 2, 4, 6, 8, 21, & 24 planted to 8×4 spacing in 100% Walla Walla Silt Loam.
Each pail includes five gallons of grape must. Product will arrive partially frozen.
Walla Walla Valley, Washington
Brix: 26.7, pH: 3.64, TA: NA
Harvested October 4th, 2020
The Walla Walla Valley straddles southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon. Walla Walla translates to “many waters” in reference to the land’s proximity to the Columbia, Snake, and Walla Walla Rivers. Rain is a seldom occurrence here and the area only receives about 15 inches of annual rainfall. Like the rest of the Columbia Valley, the landscapes and soils of Walla Walla were largely shaped by the cataclysmic Missoula Floods which swept through at the end of the last Ice Age. The Walla Walla Silt Soil left behind is a well-drained, sandy loess over Missoula Flood slackwater deposits and fractured basalt.
The Syrah grape is quickly gaining reputation as the highest expression of the vineyards of Walla Walla. The thick-skinned grape handles the hot days, cold nights, and long growing season with ease. The wines are noted for being less fruity and ripe than their California counterparts and showcasing a distinctly savory profile that focuses on smokey, sanguine, and herbal notes with bright acidity.
The grapes come from the small lot Pheasant Run Vineyard located in the southern region of the Walla Walla AVA adjacent to the Pepper Bridge Winery. Pheasant Run is known to produce big fruit forward wines with earthy components. The Spofford silt loam soil at this vineyard site is excellent for growing grapes because it allows for superior drainage.
Each pail includes five gallons of grape must. Product will arrive partially frozen.
Walla Walla Valley, Washington
Brix: 28.1, pH:3.47, TA: .66
Harvested September 26th, 2018
The Walla Walla Valley straddles southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon. Walla Walla translates to “many waters” in reference to the land’s proximity to the Columbia, Snake, and Walla Walla Rivers. Rain is a seldom occurrence here and the area only receives about 15 inches of annual rainfall. Like the rest of the Columbia Valley, the landscapes and soils of Walla Walla were largely shaped by the cataclysmic Missoula Floods which swept through at the end of the last Ice Age. The Walla Walla Silt Soil left behind is a well-drained, sandy loess over Missoula Flood slackwater deposits and fractured basalt.
The Syrah grape is quickly gaining reputation as the highest expression of the vineyards of Walla Walla. The thick-skinned grape handles the hot days, cold nights, and long growing season with ease. The wines are noted for being less fruity and ripe than their California counterparts and showcasing a distinctly savory profile that focuses on smokey, sanguine, and herbal notes with bright acidity.
Our grapes come from a vineyard on the foot of the Blue Mountains grown at 1300 feet elevation. The vines are 10 year old Joseph Phelp clones planted to 8×4 spacing in 100% Walla Walla Silt Loam.
Each pail includes five and quarter gallons of grape juice. Product will arrive partially frozen.
Walla Walla Valley, Washington
Brix: 20.8, pH: 3.69, TA: .39
Harvested September 27th, 2017
The Walla Walla Valley straddles southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon. Walla Walla translates to “many waters” in reference to the land’s proximity to the Columbia, Snake and Walla Walla Rivers. Rain is a seldom occurrence here and the area only receives about 15 inches of annual rainfall. Like the rest of the Columbia Valley, the landscapes and soils of Walla Walla were largely shaped by the cataclysmic Missoula Floods which swept through at the end of the last Ice Age. The Walla Walla Silt Soil left behind is a well drained, sandy loess over Missoula Flood slackwater deposits and fractured basalt.
Marsanne is the workhorse white grape of the Northern Rhone Valley. It comprises the majority of the white blends from Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, and Saint-Joseph. The famed Syrah based reds of Hermitage can also include up to 15% Marsanne. Marsanne is a powerful white wine that can be bottled on its own but is more often blended with Roussanne and Viognier. Wines made from Marsanne are noted for their richness and depth. They are almost always fermented to complete dryness and have excellent aging potential. They also tend to have more intense color than other white Rhones as well a surprisingly fresh, nutty aroma.
Each pail includes five and quarter gallons of grape juice. Product will arrive partially frozen.
Walla Walla Valley, Washington
Brix: 20.8, pH: 3.43, TA: 4.9 g/l
Full ETS Juice Panel in Photos
Harvested October 21st, 2022
“The big surprise is Roussanne, such purity, almost a crystaline nature to the Roussanne grown here.” Bob Betz, Master of Wine
The Walla Walla Valley straddles southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon. Walla Walla translates to “many waters” in reference to the land’s proximity to the Columbia, Snake, and Walla Walla Rivers. Rain is a seldom occurrence here and the area only receives about 15 inches of annual rainfall. Like the rest of the Columbia Valley, the landscapes and soils of Walla Walla were largely shaped by the cataclysmic Missoula Floods which swept through at the end of the last Ice Age. The Walla Walla Silt Soil left behind is a well-drained, sandy loess over Missoula Flood slackwater deposits and fractured basalt.
Roussanne is sought after for its herbal, tea-like, aromas and intense pears and honey flavors on the palate.
Each pail includes five and quarter gallons of grape juice. Product will arrive partially frozen.
Walla Walla Valley, Washington
Brix: 23.1 , pH: 3.47 , TA: 5.0 g/L (full juice panel in photos)
Harvested September 6th, 2023
The Walla Walla Valley straddles southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon. Walla Walla translates to “many waters” in reference to the land’s proximity to the Columbia, Snake, and Walla Walla Rivers. Rain is a seldom occurrence here and the area only receives about 15 inches of annual rainfall. Like the rest of the Columbia Valley, the landscapes and soils of Walla Walla were largely shaped by the cataclysmic Missoula Floods which swept through at the end of the last Ice Age. The Walla Walla Silt Soil left behind is a well-drained, sandy loess over Missoula Flood slackwater deposits and fractured basalt.