Dear Friends, This past Wednesday was Earth Day. Brooks had so many different events that we were supposed to be a part of to celebrate. But, honestly, we celebrate Earth day every day. Surely one of the silver linings of this crisis is the reduction of our carbon footprint across the globe. In the…
Pinot Noir is an incredibly versatile wine that can pair well with many different foods. Learn how to pair Pinot Noir with food.
Pairing wine with tomatoes can be a bit tricky due to their acidity, but this guide offers incredibly delicious pairings for your end of summer harvest.
Dear Friends, I hope you had a restful and safe 4th of July. It was nice and quiet here with just my husband and kids. I actually took the day off work which was nice! Back at it now. I have a powerful story to share with you. I hope you enjoy! Our Role To…
Dear Friends, I hope this finds you all healthy and safe. It was a very busy week with lots of meetings with the team. A highlight for sure was the Harvest Dinner Friday night. So proud of the execution of the event by the team as well as Chef Norma’s amazing food! Yesteday, I was…
Dear Friends, I hope this finds you all healthy and safe. We were able to reopen outdoors this week. Oregon has come up with a formula-driven classification system applied to each county that determines how businesses can operate. At this time, most counties, including ours, is in the “extreme” risk category. The primary measure to…
History lovers are invited to Willamette Valley to embark on a captivating journey through time along the valley’s rich historical landscape.
Dear Friends, It is an exciting week in the Estate vineyard! Bud break is happening in every block: the Pinot Gris, the Old Vine Pommard, the Riesling and the rest of the Pinot Noir! After pruning, bud break is the next big milestone during the growing season. The vines are looking healthy although we could…
Dear Friends, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I am so grateful for all of you, my team, my family, and all the gifts I have in this life. My son and his cat have returned home for the rest of the year so our gang is all back together and it feels great.…
Understanding and using wine terms correctly can enrich your tasting experiences and enhance your conversations about wine.
“The difference with trees, when in balance, is they claim land not just for themselves, but for all life that follows them. They take what they need and share it with the wider community. They show there is nothing inevitable about a linear supply chain that extracts resources from and produces waste.” – Frederick Livingston,…
Dear Friends, I hope you have had a wonderful, safe week. Hopefully you are taking a pause and enjoying Labor Day weekend. This weekend, for the last 16 years, has always been emotional. Our founder, my brother Jimi, passed away on September 4, 2004, the Saturday of the long weekend. You can find my recollection…