Varnum Vintners

10/12/2026

HARVEST 2026: THE VINTAGE THAT WON'T QUIT 🍇

Harvest kicked off early this year at a brand-new vineyard in Yakima, where we picked Albariño, Kerner, and Siegerrebe. Our heart at Varnum still beats 💓 for sparkling w**e, Riesling, and Pinot Noir, with a little nod to Germany. But we can't help ourselves when it comes to experimenting, so this year we're working with 🖐️ five new grapes and three new vineyards. Don't worry, though: your old favorites aren't going anywhere. And a big chunk of our attention this vintage is going to Brut Rosé!

So how's the vintage shaping up? Hot and early, which is pretty much the norm these days. The plot twist is that it's also dragging on... and on. A whopping 67% of our fruit rolled in during the first two weeks, and then everything just sort of paused. For the last four weeks, we've been getting small lots here and there, and all the Riesling is still hanging, with some of it looking at least one more week from being ready...hopefully the birds don't feast on all the golden berries! 🐦‍⬛

The good news: here in early October, the quality is looking fantastic. We have a great range of flavors and ripeness levels to play with. Early standouts include our Sangiovese Rosé, Picpoul, and, as always, our estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Plenty of our favorites are still out on the vine, but we'll admit it: we're more than ready to tuck this vintage into barrel. 🛌

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10/04/2026

Pumpkin Spice Riesling? That's what Cyler would have you believe. Taste the 23 Namaste "Orange Cap" Riesling for yourself this month as part of our October flight and decide if you agree. Already had it? Vote Below 👇

10/04/2026

Cheers to 13 Years! October 2026 at Varnum - https://mailchi.mp/e49b99f9022f/october

09/20/2026

Harvest 2026 is in full swing at Varnum. Beautiful fruit coming in from all over the Eola-Amity Hills AVA in the Willamette Valley Willamette Valley W**eries . This Chardonnay is destined to become 2026 Blanc de Blanc, traditional method sparkling w**e made under Method Oregon standards. Method Oregon

09/20/2026

Treasuring moments of lightheartedness during the chaos of harvest, parenting, and preparing for the holiday season in hospitality. Wouldn't have it any other way. 🥂Cheers to 13 years of love between Taralyn Varnum and Cyler Varnum

09/14/2026

Rosmarinos + Varnum | Friday, Sept 18th | 5 Course Food & W**e Pairings crafted by Dario himself. Enjoy the company of friends, old and new, connect with Cyler Varnum and Dario Pisoni, relax, laugh, and celebrate w**e and food as it's meant to be.

TWO SEATINGS | 5PM & 7:30PM | BOOK ONLINE OR CALL IF 'SOLD OUT' TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR PARTY

INIZIO | SFORMATO AL PARMIGIANO | 21 BLANC de BLANC | Parmigiano Reggiano Soufflé served with chilled roasted Asparagus & Goat Cheese Crumble paired with

ANTIPASTO | FICHI & SPECK | 23 PINOT NOIR | Speck wrapped Black Mission Figs served with Truffle Burrata Mousse & Balsamico di Modena

PRIMO | PASTA AL RAGÙ DI ANATRA AMATRICIANA | 22 TEMPRANILLO | Handmade Pasta served with Amatriciana Style Duck Ragu & Pecorino Romano

SECONDO | GUANCIA DI VITELLO IN OSSOBUCO | 22 RED BLEND | Slowly, Ossobuco style, braised Veal Cheeks served with spiced roasted Carrots & marinated Cabbage

DOLCE | PINEAPPLE | 23 RIESLING | Honeycomb with compressed Pineapple, Crumble Gorgonzola & Candied Pinenuts

09/06/2026

We are so excited to have partnered with Freed From.

Presenting the Freed From Collection®️
This has taken years. Today, we’re proud to introduce the Freed From Collection®️ - 43 of the world’s most exciting non-alcoholic producers, brought together in one carefully curated collection.
9,000 drinks considered.

Less than 4% Made The Grade®️.
43 producers selected.

We spent three years searching 57 countries, tasting our way throug...

09/06/2026

We are so excited to have partnered with Freed From.

https://youtu.be/U8g5ch4Pnps?is=4qfNAOfR5Qv9nJlB

Presenting the Freed From Collection®️
This has taken years. Today, we’re proud to introduce the Freed From Collection®️ - 43 of the world’s most exciting non-alcoholic producers, brought together in one carefully curated collection.
9,000 drinks considered.

Less than 4% Made The Grade®️.
43 producers selected.

09/03/2026

Discover Dahlias with me at Swan Island Dahlias Festival.

I discovered Dahlias when I moved to Oregon from Arizona 12 years ago, and can't stop obsessing over their beauty. This year, I'm over the moon to be pouring my w**es at the Swan Island Dahlias 100th Anniversary Festival, getting to bask in the beauty of nature's artistry while 'at work'.

I got a peek into 'The Bloom Room' and could have stayed there all day, memorized by the beautiful works of art crafted from Nature. I promise you the festival and this exhibit are worth every minute of your time and the price of the ticket.

Tag a friend to bring with you Labor Day weekend and comment what colors you're most excited to see. I made a new bouquet every day I was there last weekend!

Festival is open 9-5:30 Wed-Sun & Labor Day all of August and September, but 'The Bloom Room' is only open this Fri-Monday 🎟️ $15 in person or on their website Dahlias.com