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March at the vineyard

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Lynne

I returned Sunday from a brief visit to the vineyard. Although a college visit for my daughter was the primary focus, I had the opportunity to snap a few shots of the recently completed pruning in our lower blocks ... Abino, Pappou, Yiayia and Ana ... before the rains set in again. Good timing! Vineyard looking great, Don. Here's to a new growing season about to begin.
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Five Bistro – St. Louis – Wine Dinner March 22nd

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Lynne

(Click image to enlarge) Join Vinoteca at Five Bistro in St. Louis on March 22nd for a Willamette Valley Wine Dinner that features four Oregon producers, including iOTA Cellars. Five is a fabulous restaurant whose Executive Chef/Owner Anthony Devoti creates award-winning new American cuisine from responsibly sourced ingredients. The wines will be paired throughout this intimate five course din...
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The Thirsty Kitten & iOTA’s 2006

Posted on March 4, 2012May 26, 2015 by Lynne

Thanks to Lucy & Kip for the nice mention in their wine blog. Check out The Thirsty Kitten to read an anecdote about iOTA's inaugural 2006 release AND to follow a beautifully written, clever blog on wine's truly "small" wine producers and the enjoyment they often provide to people of varied backgrounds...
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Wine Tender-Women of Wine Series

Posted on February 7, 2012May 26, 2015 by Lynne

Join Johanna at The Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg on Thursday February 16th from 630 - 730 pm. She will be pouring iOTA's 2008 and 2009 pinot noir vintages at a complimentary event in the Living Room.
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SF Chronicle

Posted on December 16, 2011September 27, 2018 by Lynne

Happy the 09 iOTA got a mention in the SF Chronicle Blog! Click on Reviews
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Thank – you

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Lynne

A belated thank-you to those that visited the winery at Thanksgiving. We love sharing the wine and our story! Lynne, Johanna and Don
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Thanksgiving Open House at iOTA Cellars

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Lynne

With harvest just barely ended and the last fruit pressed and to barrel just hours ago, it's hard to believe Thanksgiving can be around the corner, but it is! If you live nearby or find yourself in Oregon over the holiday weekend, come see us and try a vertical of our 2006, 2007 and 2009 pinot noirs. We will be open Friday and Saturday November 25th and 26th from 11-5 pm. $10 admission (refunded...
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All fruit picked!!

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Lynne

Concluded our picks at Pelos Sandberg. iOTA Cellars harvested 17+ tons. We have 11 fermentations going in the winery, all at different stages. Late harvest, but looking good. The work moves inside now and just in time. You never know when those rains will begin in earnest.
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Oct 20th – 1st pick of 2011

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Lynne

Few pics from day one. Brought in about 4.5 tons for iOTA plus 5.5 tons delivered for our two buyers. More next week. Beautiful day, great help from Dan and Patricia. No longer just Don, Johanna and Lynne. We LOVED having help. Jessica and her crew were tops.
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Almost harvest 2011!!

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Lynne

I am packing my bags today. Heading to Amity for harvest this week. The first of our fruit should be coming off the vine Thursday. I will try to post pictures and updates as I can. We were lucky enough to have good friends from our Minnesota days visiting on Saturday Oct 15th with Johanna & Don. They shared some great shots with us. Thanks, Jeff & Julie! Here they are...stay posted....
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