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PNW Salad and Estate Pinot Noir
By April Zawada I love sophisticated salads. I was inspired when I moved to Oregon because this region has a panache for incorporating local ingredients into a simple salad that was both savory and healthy. In my opinion, salads aren’t the easiest food to pair with wine, but this salad...
What is Pinotage?
By Brian Zawada Ever heard of a wine varietal named Pinotage? I discovered it a little over ten years ago during a visit to Cape Town, South Africa. Back in 1925, a South African professor traveled to France and returned with 177 varietals, with the goal of finding varietals that...
The Power of Pinot
Why Oregon Pinot Noir is the Better Option When Choosing a Wine By April Zawada January 21, 2024 Wine is more than a drink. It is enjoyment. It is relaxation. It is a luxury that evokes emotion with every sip. But not all wine is the same. In particular, the Pinot Noir...
The Crowning Glory
By Brian Zawada Ever heard of Le Nez du Vin? If you haven’t, it’s a fun way to educate yourself on different aromas common to wines – some good and some not-so-good. As a Christmas present for my wife April (and myself!), I bought the kit that contains 54 vials...
The Estate Vineyard is Planted!
Since we purchased the 88-acre vineyard in September 2019, we’ve been expanding from the original three acres under vine. We began the process by planting Pinot noir and Chardonnay in the Fall of 2020 (12 acres), took a break for a year, and planted other varietals – Syrah, Viognier, Grenache,...
Violet Vines Wines Reviewed by Jeb Dunnuck
We recently submitted a few of our wines to JebDunnuck.com for review. Our results for our 2021 Violet Vines Pinot Noir Origin Block and our 2021 Violet Vines Eola Springs Vineyard Chardonnay are below. 2021 Violet Vines Pinot Noir Origin Block, 91 pts. Pouring a dark, youthful red, the 2021...
Stem vs. Stemless Debate
Another contested debate in the Zawada house…. April (Pro Stem Wine Glasses) Pros: For the best wine experience, a stemmed glass is, in my opinion, preferred over a stemless glass. First and foremost, stems prevent the wine drinker’s hands from warming the temperature of the wine (assuming it is served...
Violet Vines’ 2023 Vintage Summary
That’s a Wrap What a whirlwind six weeks! Grapes arrived at the Violet Vines winery from August 27th through October 16th, and the good news is that the 2023 vintage fruit is fully processed and doing their thing in the winery! By processed, that means hand-sorted and at a minimum,...
V2 Uncorked
In the Vineyard At our estate vineyard in Sheridan, the fruit is off the vine and the crew is transitioning their efforts to the last of the planting, prepping the ground for our new Pinot noir Clone 114 block, which will be planted in two weeks. In Milton-Freewater, the last...
The Wine Bottle Closure Debate
Corks vs Screw Tops One of the topics most hotly contested in the Zawada household or between April and I is the use of corks versus screw caps. Here’s a summary of our debate and we welcome your feedback! Brian’s Thoughts Screw Top Pro’s: Easy to open, no corkscrew required;...
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