Willamette Valley, Oregon
April 5, 2013
I am always trying to carry the word about Oregon Pinot Noir and Saffron Fields in my travels. Recently got a chance to pour for friends in Hong Kong and Beijing. Its always good to see people get their first taste of Oregon Pinot Noir.
March 22, 2013
The year in the vineyard starts with pruning all the growth from the previous year and getting the vines ready for the upcoming growing season. In the picture below the vines are freshly pruned. Each wine has been reduced to two canes which are tied to the trellis wire.
February 10, 2013
Got a chance to taste Chris Berg’s 2012 Saffron Fields juice at Roots wine co. Its still early but the wines are showing great color and very good structure. The wines are exhibiting the typical dark fruit with a hint of cola and sassafras and black pepper on the finish that the wines from our vineyard display. Every vintage is special but this one looks like it will have the little bit extra to make it great.
January 10, 2013
The construction of the tasting room has started and we should be opening sometime later this year. This is a very exciting project for us. The tasting room is designed to integrate with the surrounding landscape to inspire an atmosphere of contemplation and ease.
November 28, 2012
Some love from Rusty Gaffney for the 2010 Saffron Fields Vineyard.
2010 Saffron Fields Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton District Oregon Pinot Noir
October 18, 2012
We picked our last block yesterday. This year was a big change from 2012 and we had the luxury of waiting till we had the right balance of flavors, sugars and acidity. Yields were a little bit below estimate but everything points to another excellent vintage.
August 25, 2012
The grapes are slowly turning from green to dark red and purple. The vineyard is looking good and its another 40-45 days to harvest. Here is a cluster of grapes in the hands of winemaker Tony Rynders today.
July 19, 2012
In addition to the vineyard we have a decent amount of acreage that is cultivated for other crops. This year we are growing wheat. The wheat is getting close to harvest. Ladybugs are helping ensure that bugs don’t get to the wheat.
July 8, 2012
Enjoying the warm weather in the Willamette valley. The vineyard is looking great with the grape clusters slowly starting to grow. Another month they will be starting to change color.
SAFFRON FIELDS VINEYARD
18748 NE Laughlin Rd.
Yamhill, OR 97148
phone 503-662-5323
Reservations
info@saffronfields.com
Open Wednesday through Sunday 11am – 5 pm