Author: Lynne

Harvest 2008-October 16th

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First time for everything.  We picked our whole vineyard-Pelos Sandberg on the same day this year:  Thursday October 16th with the exception of 12 rows of Iota's Yiayia block Pommard that were hand picked late Wednesday October 15th by myself, Don, Pappou and Karen (my sister out to help for the big day)...  We pulled in over 14 tons total shared between Bergstrom Winery, Rex Hill and Iota Cella...
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2007 Vintage Bottled

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Our second vintage-Iota 2007 Pinot Noir-is in bottle resting.  August 15th was the big day.  Even had some inexperienced family hands in to help from Minnesota.  Now they ARE experienced and licensed to help at all times!  A slight increase in production-340 cases-to be released in early 2009, if it's ready!  Check back for release details or join the mailing list to get a notification about rele...
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Iota 2006 Pre-Release Party

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On April 12, 2008 the Iota team shared its first commercial vintage in Minnesota with pinot noir fans.  It was a big success and a lot of fun to finally pour the wine and share the story of Pelos Sandberg Vineyard and Iota Cellars.  Many of our long time supporters were thrilled to see this come to fruition after a decade in the making from dirt to grapes to wine to public!  Thanks to Johanna an...
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Assisting the team

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We really want to thank Pappou and Yiayia for coming out to help with harvest and crush this year.  Their extra hands were more helpful than can be imagined.  Yiayia led the babysitting and cooking effort at home, sometimes from sunrise past sunset.  We couldn't have done it without her.  Pappou was at the winery most days, even when we tried to convince him to take a break.  On pressing day, he s...
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