Discovery Vineyard

05/18/2023

90+ wines reviewed below, including the latest from Airfield, Alluvium, Amos Rome, Avennia, Björnson, Block Wines, Browne Family, Cadence, City Limits, Covington, Dance, Dowsett Family, Gramercy, Julia’s Dazzle, Long Shadows, Mount Si, Oregon

08/17/2021

Nice work Ron. You make fine Wine from Discovery Vineyard fruit.

IT'S WINEMAKER WEDNESDAY!!!

The Washington State Wine Awards / Seattle Wine Awards announces the 2021 results plus the newest levels of premier recognition in . Founded in 2006, this year celebrates the 16th anniversary of the state’s largest and most prestigious wine recognition program. In our continuous pursuit of promoting , founder and executive director Christopher Chan has added another set of jewels to the crown of Washington State wine royalty.

2021 FANTASTIC FOUR WASHINGTON STATE WINEMAKERS OF THE YEAR - Bunnell Family Cellar

"Every fall, at our home on the Yakima River, the entire Bunnell Family is stricken with a serious case of purple palms. Harvest means handmade is the rule of the day -- and even the kids take part in the fun! Together we are happy to craft way too many small lots of award winning wine for our winery!"

Double Gold Award ~ 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Discovery Vineyard 95 pts.
Double Gold Award ~ 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Painted Hills Vineyard 94 pts.
Double Gold Award ~ 2013 Vestige Snipes Mountain Red Proprietary Blend 96 pts.

We at Washington Wine Awards love the dedication and passion that the Bunnell Family puts into their wine! When a team cares this much about their craft, it is easy to see why they win so many awards!!

Photo: Ron & Susan Bunnell, Bunnell Family Cellar

08/14/2021

New Hedger from Vinetech. Saves us alot of work that was done by hand previously. With the high heat this year Oliver grew out the canopy so as to protect the fruit and plants. This hedger allows us to put the shade where it is needed and put the sun on the morning side where it will ripen the fruit and inhance the flavors of Discovery Vineyard grapes. Thanks Grant and Team Vinetech for your support in this endeavor.

07/06/2021

Our own Oliver May speaks to the heat wave in Washingtons wine growing region of the Horse Heaven Hills.

"[T]his definitely isn't the best place to grow grapes and it’s just going to become more and more difficult and maybe not even doable"

06/14/2021

Some interesting history about wine I did not know. Thanks Craig Bachman.

Mixing Greek wine and seawater may sound unappealing, yet it is a winemaking practice that goes back to antinquity, then followed by Romans

05/28/2021

Ever changing technology coming our way. Looking to a "bright " future.

TURNER, OR (KPTV) - A local winery is using a robot in its vineyard to combat a huge problem, powdery mildew. You’re likely familiar with it if you grow roses.