Caitlin's Reserve Chardonnay: The Story Behind the Label

“Reserve” made it onto the label, as did Caitlin’s picture. But her name wasn’t added until the 2001. I can’t explain that logic!

White wineGuest UserMay 6, 2021

A Look into the Climate of Boulder Bluff Vineyard

When we made the first wine from the vineyard, the Loackers named the vineyard “Boulder Bluff” for the incredible number of basalt rocks that had to be removed (more or less) from the steep surface of the property.

The story behind Vintage 37 Pinot noir

We made the wine five times and only in the “best” vintages.

White wine, Estate single vineyardGuest UserDecember 21, 2020Pinot blanc, Estate Vineyard, Single Vineyard, Bryan Creek

The Story of Temperance Hill Vineyard

White wine, Estate single vineyardGuest UserSeptember 25, 2020Pinot blanc, Estate Vineyard, Single Vineyard, Bryan Creek

Pinot blanc: The other side of Bryan Creek

In those early days of the Oregon wine industry, it wasn’t clear what white grape would become the most important…At that time, no one seemed to know very much about Pinot blanc.

White wine, Estate single vineyardGuest UserSeptember 11, 2020Pinot blanc, Estate Vineyard, Single Vineyard, Bryan Creek

Elizabeth's Reserve: The Story Behind the Icon

Ginny and I believe we wanted to honor a person from the new generation on the label of a new generation of wine. Not surprisingly, Lizzie was our top choice and a convenient model.

Guest UserJuly 8, 2020Pinot noir, Elizabeth's Reserve