2025 marks the earliest and shortest harvest I’ve seen in over twenty years of working with grapes in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. A warm season followed by late-summer heat accelerated ripening, bringing the fruit to maturity earlier than expected. Sugar levels and berry softness met all our hopes, and we began picking on September 9th—about a week and a half earlier than normal. By the first of October, nearly everything was in, which never happens!
This week, we’re welcoming our final pick: Riesling, our favorite late-ripening white. From here, it’s all downhill to the finish line. The quality of this year’s fruit is exceptional—the dry growing season delivered disease-free clusters and remarkably even ripeness.
Our crew is feeling the fatigue that comes with such an intense, compressed harvest, but spirits remain high thanks to taco-fueled lunches and a stretch of perfect autumn weather. We can’t wait for you to taste the 2025 vintage!
TO celebrate the end of harvest, we are throwing a party.
Come Over October: Harvest Celebration & Bubbly Release
Join us on Saturday, October 11th, from 2–6 pm as we celebrate the harvest season with the release of our newest sparkler: 2024 Pét Matt Rosé of Dolcetto!
We’ll be serving up paella (with a vegetarian option available) to pair with your glass of bubbles, and at 4 pm sharp, Matt will saber a bottle and lead us in a sparkling toast to the season.
No RSVP necessary—just swing by, raise a glass, and celebrate harvest with us!
📍 Portland Wine Company
🍷 Saturday, October 11 | 2–6 pm (sparkling toast at 4 pm)