Catching Up and Summer Update

Well we have been not so good about posting on a regular basis but hope to do a better job moving forward.


Life on the wine farm has been very busy for the past three or four months. The grapes are growing like mad, actually we just now starting to slow them down. We expect to begin to see verasion (when they change color) in another two to three weeks and will be begin harvest in 60-75 days. Thus far the growing season has been good at the heat spell we are in experiencing is a good thing (provided it does not get much hotter).

Crop loads look great and we anticipate another stellar year for Washington wine. However, prayers, animal sacrifices, knocking on wood, voodoo dolls or anything else you feel might help would be much appreciated. When Mother Nature is at the helm one never knows for sure.

The crew is finishing up with leaf stripping and will get a much needed break very shortly to rest up for harvest.

We will soon be bottling the 2007 vintage and from what Matt has let me taste thus far I am excited to get these wines into a bottle. Matt is busy putting the finishing touches on the final blends and will start fining and filtration very soon.

TMW is excited to announce our wines will now be distributed in the greater Chicago area as well as the state of South Carolina. If you live in or are visting either of these locations just ask your favorite wine shop or wine steward and they can get them for you. Your support is much appreciated.

The annual Chalk Party to benefit The Pegasus Project was huge succes and we, as well as the children your Rose' purchases support, cannot thank you enough. In fact we are down to the last five cases so be sure to pick some up. This photo is of this year's winning drawing, which will be the label for the 2009 Rose'.






If you are looking for one more fun thing to do this summer there are still a few tickets left for both of the Dinner and Movie showings. August 1st and September 5th we will open up the lawn, break out the barbeque and projector and enjoy the wonderful summer evenings Mother Nature gives here in wine country. More information and tickets available at http://www.twomountainwinery.com/ or 509.829.3900. FYI limited tickets available.



We hope you are having a wonderful summer and will hopefully see you soon.

Promising to be better about posting,

Patrick T. Rawn