Vinovate Sets New Standard in Sparkling Winemaking with Top Talent and Advanced Technology
Dundee Hills, OR. (May 30, 2024) – Vinovate, the premier winemaking service provider in the Willamette Valley, is proud to announce its state-of-the-art still and sparkling winemaking capabilities, solidifying its position as the only facility in the Willamette Valley offering custom crush services from fruit to bottle for both still and sparkling wine. This comprehensive approach to winemaking positions Vinovate at the forefront of the industry, catering to the needs of winemakers seeking both full-service and partial winemaking solutions.
Vinovate is the vision of Rob Townsend, Pam Turner, Scott Baldwin and winemakers Bryan Weil and Kate Payne Brown. Located on NE Worden Hill Road in the heart of the celebrated Dundee Hills, Vinovate was founded to satisfy the need for a modern Willamette Valley winery driven by top-tier winemakers and solely dedicated to custom crush wines of the highest quality. Kate Payne Brown and Bryan Weil, who also oversee the winemaking program for Ambar Estate, their sister company, located nearby on NE Worden Hill Road, are two dedicated and passionate winemakers producing wines for numerous wineries in addition to Ambar Estate’s wines. Ambar Estate is set to unveil a stunning new tasting room next month, overlooking the region’s first Regenerative Organic Certified® vineyard.
Vinovate’s holistic approach offers a comprehensive suite of services dedicated to the art of still and sparkling winemaking, from grape to bottle. Vinovate provides expert fruit sampling for maturity, assisting with precise picking decisions to ensure optimal quality. Their state-of-the-art laboratory offers in-house analytical services, guaranteeing accurate and precise wine analysis. Vinovate’s capabilities include the creation of base wines through meticulous fermentation and elevage processes, as well as in-house and mobile tirage services, which encompass tirage culture building, riddling, dosage trial creation, consultation, disgorgement, and packaging. They also provide sparkling winemaking consultation and partial services such as tirage, disgorging, dosage trials, and riddling, ensuring a holistic approach to the production of exceptional sparkling wines. Their organically farmed vineyard will produce its first fruit in 2025.
Vinovate is steadfast in its dedication to sustainability, evident through its eco-friendly initiatives spanning from solar-powered operations to meticulous rainwater collection and comprehensive waste management. These efforts extend to the vineyard where regenerative organic practices and dry farming techniques are employed to enhance soil health and conserve water. Looking forward, Vinovate is committed to furthering its sustainability goals by pursuing certifications including Organic, Salmon Safe, Bee Friendly, and Regenerative Organic Certification®, integrating sheep grazing for reduced emissions and enhanced soil health, promoting natural pest control through habitat restoration, and investing in electric equipment to minimize environmental impact. With a focus on continuous improvement and responsible resource management, Vinovate exemplifies a commitment to producing the highest quality of wines in a sustainable manner.
About Vinovate Custom Wine Services
Vinovate is the Willamette Valley’s premier winery, estate vineyard, and enology think tank focused on small-lot custom crush winemaking, a method that connects people who want to make wines of unparalleled quality with the expertise, equipment, and resources to do so. Vinovate was founded by longtime contributors to rural Oregon’s cultural and economic landscape, Rob Townsend, Pam Turner, and Scott Baldwin, and celebrated Oregon Winemaker Bryan Weil. Together with winemaker Kate Payne Brown they are changing the perception of custom crush winemaking in the Willamette Valley, offering all the collaboration of great custom crush agreements with more cohesion and without the chaos. Vinovate’s state-of-the-art winemaking facility will eventually produce up to 42,000 cases of still and sparkling wines annually and aspires to be an incubator for best practices in sustainability, social equity, and quality winemaking. Opening in time for the 2023 grape harvest, Vinovate has already announced it will work with historic Willamette Valley producer Knudsen Vineyards, highly anticipated newcomer Ambar Estate, and beloved boutique brands, including Rain Dance Vineyards and Bellingar Estates.
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