Archive for August, 2009
Another Perfect day in Paradise
The weather is still cooperating for the grapes to turn color and begin to ripen. We are going to drop a little more fruit to reduce the green grapes left, take off a little sunburn, and enhance ripening with a little less fruit to mature. We had a beautiful affair with Gizelle and Ashley last [...]
20 YEARS
Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn is celebrating 20 years. The Inn was completed 20 years ago and the first two blocks of Pinot noir were also planted in 1989. Look for special events taking place this fall to celebrate with us. Share on Facebook
What's happening at Youngberg Hill
Camelot block is growing amazingly well. We planted these last fall and they are bigger then knee high already. They have loved the weather this year! The warmer weather is helping the grapes and plants ripen just right. We are done with our last spraying program and can now focus on the harvesting in the [...]
Not only grapes
Blackberries are perfect right now and our guest are loving them at breakfast time or stopping at a dozen or more places around the vineyard and picking them along the way. Share on Facebook
It feels like fall
Wow! It got down to 48 degrees last night. We are spraying what may be our last spray of the season today. That is if the weather cooperates. The fruit looks beautiful right now, but we still have 6 or 7 more weeks on the vine. We had two wonderful weddings on the hill this [...]
Another beautiful morning
on Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn. Share on Facebook
Veraison
We are over 25% over all, but this cluster is over 50% color change. It is a very exciting time as you see the purple hue take over the fruit zone in the canopy. It also gives a better perspective of how much fruit is on the vine. Hope you can come out and see [...]
Veraison
The grapes are starting to turn in the Pinot noir. The fruit is full, the cluster count is high and the clusters are heavy. We have thinned twice already and are deciding whether to cut again before harvest and when. Share on Facebook
Guest comment
Saw you were picked as the Adventurist Approved business in Oregon Adventurist. (I assume you already know this, but just in case… http://www.OregonAdventurist.com) Wanted to say that I think you guys were a great choice for this. I’m not sure how often people email you letting you know what a great business you’ve got there, [...]
The Sounds of Summer were beautiful at Youngberg Hill
For the 5th year in a row we were honored to host this benefit for the Linfield Chamber Orchestra featuring the Mike Strickland Trio Friday night. What talented musicians we are blessed to have right here in McMinnville. A big Thank you to Kellie Menke and Kathleen Bernards for sponsoring this event every year. Next [...]