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Considerations for Growing Grapes for Sparkling Wine Production in Washington State

Considerations for Growing Grapes for Sparkling Wine Production in Washington State. WAWGG 2/4/2009. Introduction and Outline of Discussion. Introduction Columbia Crest Estate Vineyard (V10) Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard (V12) Heily Vineyard JMST Vineyard (Formerly Four Feathers) Conclusion

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Considerations for Growing Grapes for Sparkling Wine Production in Washington State

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  1. Considerations for Growing Grapes for Sparkling Wine Production in Washington State WAWGG 2/4/2009

  2. Introduction and Outline of Discussion • Introduction • Columbia Crest Estate Vineyard (V10) • Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard (V12) • Heily Vineyard • JMST Vineyard (Formerly Four Feathers) • Conclusion • Growing Considerations

  3. Columbia Crest Estate Vineyard

  4. Columbia Crest Estate VineyardVineyard Facts • Variety: Chardonnay • Year Planted: 1990 • Density: 807 (Plants/Acre) • Training system: 2X Unilateral • Trellis System: 3 Wire Vertical • Irrigation System: Drip

  5. Columbia Crest Estate VineyardVineyard Facts • Clone: 6? • Soil: Quincy Loamy Sand • Elevation: 545 ft. – 600 ft. • Slope: South • Heat Units: 3091 (Base 50; 5 Year Average) • AVA: Horse Heaven Hills

  6. Canoe Ridge

  7. Canoe RidgeVineyard Facts • Variety: Chardonnay • Year Planted: 1992 • Density: 807 (Plants/Acre) • Training system: 2X Unilateral • Trellis System: 3 Wire Vertical • Irrigation System: Drip

  8. Canoe RidgeVineyard Facts • Clone: 6 or 15? • Soil: Quincy Loamy Sand • Elevation: 475 ft. – 530ft. • Slope: South • Heat Units: 3324 (Base 50; 9 Year Average) • AVA: Horse Heaven Hills

  9. Heily Vineyard

  10. Heily VineyardVineyard Facts • Variety: Chardonnay • Year Planted: 1984 • Density: 726 (Plants/Acre) • Training System: Unilateral • Trellis System: 2 Wire Vertical • Irrigation System: Drip

  11. Heily VineyardVineyard Facts • Clone: 6? • Soil: ~76% Selah Silt Loam, 16% Gorst Loam, 8% Moxee Silt Loam • Elevation: 1425 ft. – 1510 ft. • Slope: South • Heat Units: ~1943 (Base 50; 9 Year Average) • AVA: Columbia Valley

  12. JMST Inc.

  13. JMST VineyardVineyard Facts • Variety: Chardonnay • Year Planted: 1997 • Density: 807 (Plants/Acre) • Training System: Bilateral & 2X Unilateral • Trellis System: VSP • Irrigation System: Drip

  14. JMST VineyardVineyard Facts • Clone: 6 or 15? • Soil: ~50% Ritzville Silt Loam, 50% Willis Silt Loam • Elevation: 1675 ft. – 1755 ft. • Slope: East • Heat Units: ~3352 (Base 50; 9 Year Average) • AVA: Columbia Valley

  15. Vineyard Comparisons

  16. Conclusions • In my experience, no one site has been found to be the perfect Washington State sparkling wine site. • Sparkling wine grapes can be grown for quality on a wide variety of soil types and site situations, and can thrive under various climatic conditions. • An intimate understanding of your site, and working closely with your winemaker on their specifications are the two most important attributes of a great sparkling wine grape grower.

  17. Growing Considerations • Understand your site: soil, heat units, topography and orientation, pest pressure….. • Work closely with winemaking staff: understand winery goals for your site and know how your grapes are expected to complement the overall blend. • Understand that quality grapes are needed for quality sparkling wine.

  18. Growing Considerations • Even though quality sparkling grapes can be produced in a wide variety of situations, a grower is going to need to adapt their management practices to their particular site. • Crop Load • Canopy

  19. Growing Considerations • Fruit Exposure • Clones??? • Do what you love and love what you do; there is no substitute for passion.

  20. Special Thanks….. • Jennifer Herrmann – Lead Viticulturist, SMWE • Rick Casqueiro – Winemaker, Domaine Ste. Michelle • Michel Salgues – Sparkling Wine Consultant

  21. Contact Information • Derek Way – Vineyard Manager, Sagemoor Vineyards Phone: (509)521-4250 Email: derek@sagmemoorvineyards.com

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