Joseph Jewell Wines

08/24/2026

Harvest Update 🍇

Adrian sampled last week and we’ll be picking at Hallberg Ranch as early as tomorrow. Small, beautiful clusters of Pinot Noir hung on a bit longer, thanks to some cooling fog in the Russian River. Still an early harvest...But not THAT early!

Looking forward to bringing in the fruit and working on those 2026 wines. Raise a glass to harvest tonight. 🍷

Russian River Valley Winegrowers Taste West County Emeritus Vineyards

08/20/2026

We are excited to be among the few wineries listed here! Love making Sauv Blanc - thanks for the kind words Press Democrat 💛

School may be back in session, but there are still plenty of summery Sauvignon Blancs to be had, especially from Sonoma County.

08/18/2026

Ah, Pinot Noir. 🍇 A grape so beloved we’ll play dress up to celebrate it!

Scenes from this year’s Pinot Forum R.R.V. Bacchanalia - an annual celebration of Pinot Noir, and a fitting share on .

It’s no secret that this is one of our favorite varietals. From Humboldt to the Russian River Valley we love making these challenging, and rewarding wines.

Raise a glass to Pinot Noir today. 🍷 Russian River Valley Winegrowers Adrian Manspeaker

08/14/2026

What are you doing tonight? 🍷

We’re popping bottles at the tasting room. It’s Friday Night Wine Lounge and we are open until 8:00 at our Forestville tasting room. Come by and visit, chat about harvest, listen to music and taste your favorite wines.

Can’t make it tonight? Join us next week! Our wine lounge goes through the next few months.

08/11/2026

Fantastic vineyard dinner up at Panther Ridge this year. This view, the food and these wines never disappoint. 🍷Thanks to all who joined us, and to our partners Suzanne Farver and Brooks Note Winery . It’s always an honor to host and pour with you!

📸: Chu.

08/06/2026

Remembering our Humboldt Wine Weekend with the best partners Benbow Historic Inn and Da Vine Wine Tours Thanks to all who joined us to sip local wines in this gorgeous setting, make the trek up to Phelps Vineyard - let’s just say it’s “remote” 🍇 - and break bread at our winemaker dinner at the Benbow’s historic dining room. 🥖

Humboldt County is home to Winemaker, Adrian Manspeaker and we couldn’t be more proud to be making wines from this unique place. 🍷 Until next year!

08/03/2026

First pick! 🍇 Harvest kicked off for us this morning at Hallberg Ranch, picking Pinot Noir for Rosé. If you’ve been tracking the harvest, you know it’s early this year, but the fruit is looking great and we are excited to see what surprises and challenges the vintage has in store for us.
Good luck to Adrian on getting some sleep over the next couple of months and cheers to our big wine community on a good season. Let’s go!! 🍾 Russian River Valley Winegrowers Taste West County Emeritus Vineyards

07/24/2026

The first signs of veraison are finally showing here at Elk Prairie Vineyard in Humboldt County. 🍇

While many vineyards in the Russian River Valley are well into the ripening season, we’re typically about four weeks behind. That extended growing season is one of the things that makes Humboldt County so unique for Pinot Noir.

The long, cool days allow the fruit to ripen slowly, building flavor and complexity while preserving the vibrant natural acidity that we love.

Patience is part of the recipe up here… and it’s worth the wait.

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07/15/2026

Will you be joining us Benbow Historic Inn next weekend? 🍷

There are still tickets available for our Winemaker Weekend at the Benbow Historic Inn July 24-25. Adrian Manspeaker is going back to his Humboldt roots to bring a weekend of events celebrating the wines from this unique, and largely hidden region. The weekend will include multiple events in an a la carte fashion - attend one or all!

🍷Friday, July 24: An evening tasting at the inn with Winemaker Adrain Manspeaker. Humboldt wines, seasonal bites and stories from the Community Park Vineyard Project. Tickets are $40.

🍇Saturday, July 25: Vineyard tour to the rugged, hidden gem Phelps Vineyard. Includes transportation (about one hour each way) to this otherwise off-limits vineyard, lunch and a private tour from Adrian Manspeaker. Tickets are $180 - ($150 for Joseph Jewell Club Members).

🧑‍🍳 Saturday, July 25: Winemaker Dinner at the Benbow Inn! Join Adrian and the amazing hospitality and culinary crew at the Benbow Historic Inn for a delicious, paired dinner with Joseph Jewell wines from Humboldt County.

Tickets are still available for each event, and there are still a few rooms left at the inn! Get more information and buy tickets at our 🔗 in bio. Cheers! We hope to see you there. 💚

07/08/2026

Are you free Friday, July 31st? Let’s work on that. 🍷

There are still a few seats left for our Panther Ridge Vineyard Dinner, an unbeatable way to spend a summer evening sipping some of the best Pinot Noir (and other wines) around! Join winemakers from Joseph Jewell, Suzanne Farver and Brooks Note Winery for a vineyard tour and four course paired meal at Panther Ridge Vineyards, an incredible site with picturesque views, art and stunning architecture. 🍇

Tickets are $200, or $150 if you are a member of any of these three excellent wineries. Visit our link in bio to get your tickets to this unforgettable evening of wine, food and community. 🥂