The 2019 growing season in the Middle Reach neighborhood started out wet and cool but finished with warmer conditions in the back half of the season. 2019 saw less prevalent morning fog compared to previous years, which led to slightly warmer days and greater length of sun exposure. A frost event during March slowed bud-break and rain events in early May, during flowering, impacted cluster formation, resulting in shatter that reduced harvest yields by 15 to 20 percent. While yields were down, the shatter resulted in highly concentrated fruit and excellent quality. Growing conditions from June through harvest were ideal, allowing our vines to catch up from the slow start and develop to their full potential. Harvest started on August 22nd for Rosé and finished on September 26th with a Chardonnay pick. The wines hand-crafted in 2019 show impressive quality, highlighted by abundantly concentrated fruit, vibrant color, and well-balanced elegance.

“The 2019 Middle Reach Vineyards displays vibrancy and elegance in each glass. The wines hint of floral aromatics and are packed with red fruit flavors of dark cherry, raspberries, and strawberries complemented by cola, spice, and forest floor undertones. Balanced acidity supports a long silky rich finish.” - Kale Anderson, Winemaker