Work is proceeding apace on our joint venture with Jay Somers: J. Christopher Winery & Appassionata Vineyards in Newberg, Oregon. Ernie flew in last week to see the progress. Check out these pix. Lots more to come!
Ernst Loosen, Jay Somers and vineyard consultant, Stirling Fox, at the newly planted Appassionata Vineyard.
New Vine: The recent heavy rains have been beneficial for the newly planted vines, which are covered by grow-tubes to protect them from nibbling varmints.
The Beehive: A few oak trees were removed from prime vineyard areas. One of them had a very large beehive in it, which could be as old as 50 years. Our very resourceful excavation company (Matt Pihl Excavating) found a way to move the entire trunk of the tree to another location on the property. The hive is still thriving!
Winery Foundation: Ernie, builder Andy Scott, Jay Somers and Stirling Fox view the foundation of the new J. Christopher winery building. On June 14 the first of the pre-cast barrel caves were set in place.
