Joy's Journal

Read winemaker Joy Andersen’s dispatches from the winery and the vineyards.

SustainabilityWinery Sustainable Practices Grant

As we get ready to head into harvest, we got some good news this month when the Washington Wine Industry Foundation was awarded $128,250 from the Washington State Department of Agriculture's Specialty Crop Block Grant program to build a Guide to Sustainable Winery Practices. Read More

SustainabilitySuccesses in Reducing Water Use

Water conservation is a major part of our sustainability efforts in both the vineyards and the Snoqualmie winery. In the vineyards, drip irrigation systems ensure efficiency and have reduced waste significantly. Read More

Wine Making2009 Vintage White Wines Off to a Great Start

Late January is a busy time for us at Snoqualmie, as we begin bottling the new vintages of our Naked and Columbia Valley white wines. Read More

SustainabilityTen Easy Ways to Live Greener

At Snoqualmie, it is our goal to make the best quality wines while making as small a dent in our natural resources as possible. At the winery and in the vineyards, that means focusing on energy and water conservation, community leadership, and new methods of pest, soil, plant, and water management among the vines. Read More