Naumes Crush and Fermentation

09/08/2026

Harvest wouldn't be the same without the people behind it.
Meet Elizabeth, our harvest intern for the 2026 season! 🍇

Originally from Florida, Elizabeth joined the Naumes Crush team back in May. With a background as a sommelier, she's spent years learning about w**e from the glass—and now she's diving into the other side of the industry by experiencing how great w**es are made from the very beginning.

From the lab to the cellar, she's soaking up every opportunity harvest has to offer, and we couldn't be more excited to have her on the team.

We're thrilled to watch Elizabeth rock her very first crush season with us!

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09/06/2026

Not every grape spends time on its skins.

For some w**es, freshly harvested fruit heads straight to the press. The goal? Extract beautiful juice while minimizing skin contact to preserve bright fruit flavors, fresh aromatics, and crisp acidity.

Our Europress gives us incredible control throughout the pressing process, allowing us to gently separate juice from the grapes while maintaining quality every step of the way. Gentle pressing means cleaner juice, better aromatics, and ultimately, a more expressive finished w**e.

Sometimes the best w**emaking starts with knowing exactly when not to wait.

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08/28/2026

Being named the #1 W**e Region in the United States is exciting, but for us, it's also a reminder of what makes Southern Oregon so special.

Behind every award-winning bottle are growers, w**emakers, cellar crews, lab technicians, and harvest teams who spend countless hours crafting w**es that reflect this place we call home.

At Naumes Crush & Fermentation, we're proud to partner with w**eries throughout the Rogue Valley, helping transform exceptional fruit into w**es that continue putting our region on the national stage.

Congratulations to every vineyard, w**ery, and w**emaking team that helped make this recognition possible.

Here's to Southern Oregon—and the people behind every vintage. 🍷

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08/26/2026

Harvest doesn't start because the calendar says so.
It starts because the grapes tell us they're ready.

Throughout the growing season, our w**emaking team regularly samples fruit throughout the vineyard to monitor:
🍇 Sugar (Brix)
🍇 Acidity (TA)
🍇 pH
🍇 Flavor development

These numbers, combined with taste and experience, help determine the ideal harvest window for each vineyard block.

Great w**e begins long before the grapes reach the crush pad.

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07/26/2026

Innovation in w**emaking starts with asking, “What if?” 🍊🍷

One of our favorite parts of custom crush is watching our clients push beyond tradition and bring creative ideas to life. This beautiful orange w**e from .vineyard is a perfect example.

Despite the name, orange w**e isn’t made from oranges—it’s made from white grapes that ferment on their skins, much like a red w**e. That extended skin contact creates its signature amber hue, richer texture, and layered flavors that challenge expectations of what a white w**e can be.

Whether you’re experimenting with skin contact, alternative fermentation techniques, or reimagining what your vineyard can produce, we’re here to help turn those ideas into something remarkable.

Dreaming about the possibilities your fruit can become? Let’s make it happen.

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07/24/2026

July is when the vineyard really comes alive.

The vines are thriving, clusters continue to develop, and every warm afternoon brings us one step closer to harvest. It's one of our favorite times of year—full of anticipation and some of the best views the Rogue Valley has to offer.

06/30/2026

Ever wonder what actually makes a rosé… a rosé? 🍷

Contrary to popular belief, rosé isn’t usually made by mixing red and white w**e together. Instead, it’s typically made from red w**e grapes that spend only a short amount of time in contact with the grape skins during fermentation.

That brief skin contact — sometimes just a few hours — is what gives rosé its signature pink color, while still keeping the w**e light, crisp, and refreshing.
The longer the juice stays on the skins, the deeper the color and structure of the w**e.

At the w**ery, rosé season starts long before it hits your glass — and every decision in the process helps shape the final style.

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05/13/2026

04/14/2026

What makes the Rogue Valley such a standout for Pinot Noir? 🍇

It all comes down to balance — and geography.
The valley stretches from north to south, creating a natural wind tunnel that pulls in warm air and keeps vineyards well-ventilated throughout the growing season.

Pair that with warm, sunny days to ripen the grapes and cool nights that preserve acidity, and you get Pinot Noir with structure, freshness, and complexity.
Add in diverse soils and elevation changes, and it’s a region capable of producing w**es with true character and sense of place.

It’s not just about growing grapes — it’s about growing them well.

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04/10/2026

W**emaking 101: What’s happening in the vineyard right now? 🌱

April marks the start of a new growing season.

Bud break begins — the moment vines come out of dormancy and new shoots start to form. It’s one of the most important (and delicate) stages of the year.

From here, everything depends on the weather.
Frost protection, canopy management, and careful monitoring all play a role in setting the foundation for the next vintage.
The season starts long before harvest.

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