AN INTERN'S PERSPECTIVE
Lisbet Lopez worked an action-packed harvest at Bethel Heights Vineyard
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ON A WEST COAST HARVEST
Miami-based sommelier Lisbet Lopez joined the Bethel Heights harvest crew for the 2022 vintage and has been sharing her adventures on social media. She took time during this busy season to talk to the WVWA about her impressions of the Willamette Valley, her Roots Fund scholarship, her love of food-friendly wines and the impressive background that brought her here.
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WHAT'S VINTAGE VARIATION?
The challenges of making wine in a region with vintage variation are evident: rather than managing predictable weather patterns, vineyard managers and winemakers must react to growing conditions that can vary widely. Why does it matter?
WHY WE HAND PICK
Willamette Valley Pinot noir is almost always harvested by hand rather than machine despite the added time and financial cost. Why?
THE NIGHT SHIFT
Logistical mixups or over-demand can lead to awkward fruit picking times, sometimes well after the sun has set. For others, it’s quite intentional. Harvesting by night offers an array of attractive qualities... Why pick at night?
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