Our Favorite Things of Fall: October at the Vineyard
It’s always been about togetherness.
As the cool autumn air pours into Grandview Vineyard, we love being deep in the heart of harvest season. Not just for seeing the fruits of our efforts but for the time and memories it allows us to enjoy as a family connecting with our community.
As we make our way into October, we have harvested our Albariño, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir grapes. Handpicking each harvest is a lot of work but also a joy in the interactions we get to have with volunteers who come out to not only enjoy picking the grapes but also joining us for lunch and wine on the deck as we get to know one another better.
*These Photo courtesy of Kim Winey Photography.
Perfection in the Process
Time is truly of the essence when it comes to winemaking. As the grapes reach peak ripeness, it’s time to not only get them harvested, but pressed and prepared for fermentation. As grapes are coming off the vines, they make their way into our coolers to await pressing.
From here, we quickly move them into the winery where they’re pressed. Scott tests the grapes for sugar content, pH, and acidity (and more), adds yeast for fermentation, conducts punchdowns and handles all the final preparations before the wine makes it’s way into either stainless tanks or barrels for aging.
Soon enough, the Albariño and Chardonnay will be ready to go into their own bottles, or blended to created our coveted Grande Blanc. Our Grande Blanc is a true favorite for good reason. It balances perfectly across all the notes we love in a good white.
Of course, what winery would be a winery without a delectable red? While these take longer than the whites, the cabernets always prove well worth the wait. Thankfully, you don’t have to wait the two to three years it will take for this year’s harvest to be ready as you can drop by and grab a bottle of our 2020-2021 harvests. As we come into Fall, these tend to be go-to’s for our regulars who love keeping their favorite reds on hand for all the many Autumn gatherings.
Speaking of Gatherings…
October is also the perfect time to visit the vineyard, where the harvest season coincides with our final weeks of the Wine by the Vine Music Series. Is it just us or does the combination of friends, hoodies and live music not just set the weekend off perfectly? If you haven’t joined us out on the deck for this season, believe, its a must! The invitation is open to non-wine-drinkers as well as we offer a selection of beer and mixed drinks, as well as food items on our menu.
We’re curious to know, what are your favorite Fall events?
Here are some you won’t want to miss. Hope to see you out our way soon!
Upcoming October Events at Grandview Vineyard
- Wag & Wine Wednesdays: Every Wednesday from 1-6 pm, bring your furry friend to enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the deck.
- Halloween Trivia (Oct 3): Test your knowledge of spooky facts and have fun with friends at our Halloween-themed trivia night.
- Spooky Nights Yoga (Oct 10): Relax and stretch under the autumn sky with a special spooky-themed yoga session.
- Macramé Plant Holder Workshop (Oct 17): Get crafty and create your own macramé plant holder with Cindy Telenko from Twisted Easel. $35/person. Details and tickets available online through Twisted Easel.
- Pretty in Pink Ladies Night (Oct 24): Join us for an evening of fun and pampering with vendors like Adorned Tattoos, L2 Permanent Jewelry, Mama B Sweets, Gray Box Creations, and more!
- Painting with a Twist (Oct 31): Unleash your creativity while sipping wine with guidance from our talented painting instructors.
- Cigar Night (Oct 12): A special evening for cigar enthusiasts to enjoy fine cigars and wine pairings under the stars.
- Trick or Treat in the Vineyard (Oct 20): Bring the kids for a fun afternoon of trick-or-treating in the vineyard. (Rain date: Oct 27)
- Wine by the Vine Music Series: Don’t miss out on the last Friday and Saturday night performances of the season! Every Friday and Saturday night through October.