Trouble On The Sound

05/06/2026

Varietal 4 Revealed!

The answer was Müller-Thurgau.

Originally developed in Switzerland by crossing Riesling and Madeleine Royale, Müller-Thurgau is known for producing aromatic wines with notes of green apple, citrus, white flowers, and stone fruit.

Did you guess correctly? 👇

And now the guessing begins for Varietal 5…

04/06/2026

🍇 KNOW YOUR VARIETALS — Estate Series

Varietal 4/10 planned for our future estate vineyard.

This cool-climate grape has been quietly thriving across Central Europe for more than a century, producing fresh, aromatic wines that remain a favorite in regions with shorter growing seasons.

Here are this week’s clues:

🔍 Also known as Rivaner

🔍 Developed by Hermann Müller in 1882

🔍 Widely grown in Austria 🇦🇹, Germany 🇩🇪, and Luxembourg 🇱🇺

🔍 Known for producing approachable wines with notes of orchard fruit and delicate floral aromas

🔍 Performs particularly well in cooler climates

Think you know it?

Drop your guess below ⬇️

The answer—and why we’re planting it on the future estate—will be revealed next week.

03/06/2026

⛳️ We’re proud to support the Kiwanis Club of Gig Harbor Mini Golf FUNdraiser as a Tee Sponsor this year.

One of the goals behind Trouble on the Sound has always been to document the process of building something meaningful here on the Key Peninsula. Not just a farm, but a business that becomes part of the local community.

Organizations like Kiwanis help make that community stronger through service projects, youth programs, and local outreach. We’re grateful for the opportunity to contribute in a small way.

If you’re looking for a fun family event this summer, consider joining them on August 29th at Neighborhood Greens Mini Golf in Gig Harbor.

Thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Gig Harbor for everything you do for our community.

Become a $100 Tee Sponsor for our Kiwanis Mini Golf FUNdraiser! Sponsorship levels range from $100 Tee Sponsorship to $2,000 Ace Sponsorship. Click here to go to the sponsor form https://pci.jotform.com/form/261187220531146 . Proceeds will support Kiwanis community service projects and activities.

If you want to play mini golf at this event, registration is open! Join us for a round of Mini Golf, Raffle Baskets, Prizes, and Lunch. There are three shotgun starting times: 10am, 12pm, or 2pm. Click here to register https://pci.jotform.com/form/260696312865162 . The entry fee/donation is $20 Per Person or $70 Per Foursome.

We hope you will join us!

Thank to our confirmed Tee Sponsors to date:

-Tony DeMarco - Cruise Planners
-Kimball Coffeehouse
-Commencement Bank
-Trouble On The Sound
-For the Love of Spice
-Fusion Donut Cafe
-Rebecca Becnel
-Sharon and Ron Baker

02/06/2026

Gig Harbor, WA
So happy to live here!

31/05/2026

Landscape Rakes work best when you keep them in shape. Literally.

29/05/2026

KNOW YOUR VARIETALS — Estate Series 🍇

Varietal 3/10 revealed: MADELEINE ANGEVINE

Parentage:
• Madeleine Royale
• Précoce de Malingre

Planned as part of our estate vineyard planting on Washington’s Key Peninsula in Spring 2027.

Varietal 4/10 coming next week.

29/05/2026

KNOW YOUR VARIETALS — Estate Series 🍇

Varietal 3/10 planned estate varietals to be planted Spring 2027.

Here are this week’s hints:

• Popular in the cool, coastal vineyards of England and the Pacific Northwest
• From the Loire Valley known for pairing well with seafood

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27/05/2026

We pick the big rocks out… and leave the small ones behind.

Large rocks damage equipment. Smaller stones help drainage, reduce compaction, and are part of what makes great vineyard soil.

22/05/2026

KNOW YOUR VARIETALS — Estate Series 🍇

Varietal 2/10 revealed: DORNFELDER

Parentage:
• Helfensteiner
• Heroldrebe

Planned as part of our estate vineyard planting on Washington’s Key Peninsula in Spring 2027.

Varietal 3/10 coming next week.

21/05/2026

KNOW YOUR VARIETALS — Estate Series 🍇

Varietal 2/10 planned estate varietals to be planted Spring 2027.

Here are this week’s hints:

• Was created in the 1950s and is known for producing wines with deep color
• Despite its rich appearance, it thrives surprisingly well in cooler climates with shorter growing seasons

Think you know it?

Comment your guess below.