Low-Intervention, Handcrafted Wines
POOLESVILLE, MARYLAND
“Wine enters through the mouth, Love, the eyes. I raise the glass to my mouth, I look at you, I sigh.” ― W.B. Yeats
Our goal is to produce delicious wine that is transparent of the vineyard and vintage. From our 16 acre estate vineyard to our regional vineyard partners, our wines are thoughtfully produced in small lots here on our farm. We view our rather unpredictable Mid-Atlantic climate as an asset, capable of producing interesting and high-quality wines that vary with each growing season. We aim to understand what we are given with the climate each season and produce the wines accordingly. Join us for one of our weekend tours to see how it all happens!
Our Winemaking Philosophy
“We believe that good wine begins in the vineyard. ”
In farming 16 acres of estate vines and working closely with our partnering regional vineyards, we place high importance on fruit quality. Our wines are made in small lots with the goal of highlighting the premium fruit made in the vineyard.
We take a minimal intervention approach in the winery. All fermentations are never inoculated with laboratory/purchased yeasts, but instead ferment naturally with the native yeasts in the winery and vineyard. Our wines are not manipulated with additives to appear or taste a certain way, but instead showcase “fruit first” and are transparent of the vineyard and vintage. Our reds, sparkling, and several whites are typically bottled unfiltered (some sediment is normal).
Our Vineyard Philosophy
“Overall, our goal is for our vines and soils to be healthy with a strong immune system necessary to thrive with minimal spray intervention in the hot and humid Maryland Summers. ”
To minimize our impact during the growing season and achieve maximum vine health with minimal spray intervention, we soil and vine-leaf test throughout the season to respond and listen to the vines. We also trap and monitor pest populations to reduce or eliminate pesticide applications.
A rarity in vineyard of the Mid-Atlantic, we prohibit the use of herbicides in our estate vineyard. Preference goes to natural ground cover under the vines and in rows to reduce erosion/compaction, increase biodiversity and soil health in our vineyard, and to compete with our vigorous vines to naturally help keep yields in check and maintain high fruit quality.
Additionally, monitoring sap pH of vines and routine scouting in the vineyard for disease pressure allows for better timing of fungicide applications.
Overall, our goal is for our vines and soils to be healthy with a strong immune system necessary to thrive with minimal spray intervention in the hot and humid Maryland Summers.
We practice high density planting in the vineyard and keep fruit yields low (3 tons/acre for reds, 4 tons/acre for whites) in order to enhance color, complexity, and flavor.
Wine Club Membership
Our wine club features amazing discounts, member-only events and exclusive invites.