Pollinator Club
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Pollinator Wine Club

Dear Pollinator Club Members,

Always the anchor of our fall release is the flagship Mineral Springs Ranch Pinot Noir. This 2022 vintage is a miraculous wine fashioned from one of the most relentlessly challenging seasons in memory! The 2022 growing season in the Willamette Valley was marked by sheer unpredictability and constant stress, starting with a mild winter and transitioning into a surprisingly warm and dry March that prompted an early bud break. However, the season's promising start was abruptly challenged by a severe frost in mid-April, an event so rare it might be called once-in-a-lifetime. This frost significantly damaged emerging buds, delaying vine growth by three to four weeks.

Despite the setback, the resilience of the vines was evident as they rebounded with vigorous secondary buds. Fortunately, Pinot Noir has relatively fruitful secondary buds, so all was not lost in terms of potential crop yield. The arrival of warm, wet weather in June brought record summer rainfall, which challenged our organic mildew prevention regime like never before. But late budding meant flowering in warmer months, and these ideal flowering conditions helped set a quite reasonable crop. The only catch was we were nearly a month later than normal! Although summer was consistently warm and moderate, by fall it was still apparent the vines required additional time to achieve full ripeness. September, our normal harvest month, passed with no activity.

Autumn's weather is notoriously unpredictable in the Pacific Northwest, but we breathed a collective sigh of relief when October brought a fortuitous "second summer" which continued well into the month, making October ‘22 the warmest and driest on record, allowing us to conclude the harrowing harvest in celebratory style.

The result of this nail-biting season is a Pinot Noir that is both vibrant and nervy, yet lush and structured. It presents irresistible aromas of red plum and wild cherries, underpinned by a hint of chalk and dried leaves. The palate sings with flavors of boysenberry, black plum, and delicate raspberry, with nuanced secondary notes of cherry pit and plum skin. This wine perfectly encapsulates the tension between structure and grace. The only regret? That there isn't more of it.

We are truly delighted to debut our first ever vineyard-designated Mineral Springs Chardonnay, vintage 2021. Like our 'White Label' Pinot Noir, this 'White Label' Chardonnay will only be bottled in exceptional vintages. The wine has been years in the making, starting with planting rare heirloom clones, followed by extended barrel aging and bottle maturation so by the time it reaches your doorstep, it’s in the perfect stage of evolution. It’s a wine of true character of place and genuine intrigue.

This wine is crafted from Heirloom clones that offer important characteristics for success both in viticulture and winemaking. The small loose clusters are low yielding offering more intensity of flavor and sense of identity. The loose clusters shed rain and dry quickly, naturally avoiding rot and fungus that hamper heavier producing clones. While the yield may be meager, the results are anything but.

In one of Winemaker Chris Fladwood’s signature examples of restraint and respect for his fruit, after customary fermentations in French oak, the wine is assembled from selected barrels and then returned to small stainless-steel vessels to avoid burdensome oak contact. It was then allowed to leisurely reach the perfect point of evolution before bottling.

This wine exhibits a nervy character with laser-focused minerality, adding tension to the seamless texture that envelopes the palate. The flavors suggest Meyer lemon and Honeydew melon, accented by a ribbon of sea salt and Anjou pear. The finish is electric, hinting at savory herbs and just a touch of quince honey. This will always be a rare and precious bottling, offered first to our valued club members who enjoy priority access.

Sharing our wines and the stories behind them with you is truly one of our greatest joys. We are grateful for your patronage and engagement, and for every bottle we've shared over the years. If you have any questions or need assistance with your order, please don't hesitate to connect with us. We are available by phone, text, or email, seven days a week.We are available by phone, text, or email, seven days a week.

We hope you can join us for the Fall Wine Club Release Party on Friday, October 11th; Saturday, October 12th; or Sunday, October 13th. This event will feature newly released wines with culinary delights. Reservations are complementary and limited to a total:
- Party size of (2) per membership for Pollinator Club members
Our Friday evening release party is for those wanting a more personal and casual setting. With less members in attendance, the full selection of wines will be offered at wine bars and food will be presented as a beautiful grazing board. Saturday and Sunday will feature wine stations with paired bites.
Pollinator members must secure all reservations directly with our hospitality team. Please email us for personal assistance in securing your reservation.
Payment processing will begin on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, for all members and the credit card associated with your membership will be charged. Members are responsible for making account updates and order changes by the end of the day on Sunday, October 6th, 2024. Login to your account today to confirm your allocation and membership preferences.
Due to the logistics of packing and shipping your wines, we may not be able to accommodate account or allocation changes after processing on October 8th.
Of particular importance:
- Shipping address
- Phone number
- Current credit card and expiration date
- Delivery type: ship or pick-up at the winery
- Wine selections if applicable
Join us for a wine club casual tasting and pick-up your wine starting on Wednesday, October 9th. Make a reservation with our hospitality team directly and we will look forward to hosting you soon!
Pollinator members must secure all reservations directly with our hospitality team.
Your wine will be available for pick-up starting on Wednesday, October 9th - the day following wine club processing. We remain open daily from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. for pick-up by advance appointment. Secure a pick-up only appointment time with our hospitality team.
*This is not a tasting reservation.
If the shipping address attached to your membership needs to be updated for any reason, you are responsible for updating your account online or informing us directly to ensure you successfully receive your shipment.
Anticipated ship dates are listed below by state. We will ship your wine on this date via the method listed unless the weather does not permit. Shipping methods for each state are selected to be the most cost effective and safest form of transportation for your wine. If we need to hold your shipment or change your shipping method due to weather, we will contact you directly. You will also receive direct notifications from your shipping carrier with a tracking number and estimated delivery date once your wine is in transit. We recommend tracking your package directly with the carrier for the most accurate information, you may also wish to sign up for either FedEx Delivery Manager or UPS My Choice to best track and make changes to your deliveries.
For convenient delivery, we encourage shipping to a nearby FedEx location where you'll have five (5) business days to collect your wine after delivery. Contact us for assistance in finding a convenient location.
Winegrowers 12-Bottle Club members do not pay for shipping on wine club allocations shipped via Ground (available to most states) or Vinum55 (select regions of AZ & TX only) or receive additional savings shipping via Express Air (FL, HI, and elective use).
Learn more about this club option and upgrade your membership.
Monday, October 14th
FL, HI, & Members who have elected to use Express Air shipping
- Estimated delivery on Wednesday, October 16th
Friday, October 18th
CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, & VT via Ground shipping
- Estimated delivery Wednesday, October 23rd – Friday, October 25th
Monday, October 21st
ID, IA, MI, MN, MT, NE, WI, & WY via Ground shipping
- Estimated delivery Wednesday, October 23rd – Friday, October 25th depending on proximity to Oregon
Thursday, October 24th
AZ & TX via Vinum55 temperature-controlled shipping, only available to AZ: Phoenix & Tucson Metro areas; TX: Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, & San Antonio metro areas. This is our primary shipping method for AZ & TX where possible, unless otherwise requested.
- Vinum55 manages tracking and customer communications directly. Please expect tracking notifications from their system – Detrack
Monday, October 28th
CO, IL, KS, MO, NM, OH, OK, & TN via Ground shipping
- Estimated delivery Thursday, October 31st – Friday, November 1st depending on proximity to Oregon
Thursday, October 31st
OR & WA via Ground shipping
- Estimated delivery on Friday, November 1st
Monday, November 4th
Majority of CA* & Reno, NV* area via Ground shipping
- Estimated delivery on Wednesday, November 6th
Friday, November 8th
AL, DC, GA, MD, NC, SC, & VA via Ground shipping
- Estimated delivery Wednesday, November 13th – Friday, November 15th
Monday, November 11th
TX via Ground shipping (where Vinum55 shipping is not possible or at member request)
- Estimated delivery on Friday, November 15th
Friday, November 15th
FL via Ground shipping (by member request only)
- Estimated delivery Wednesday, November 20th – Friday, November 22nd
Monday, November 18th
AZ via Ground shipping (where Vinum55 is not possible or by member request)
- Estimated delivery on Thursday, November 21st
Palm Springs, CA area & Las Vegas, NV area via Ground shipping
- Estimated delivery Wednesday, November 20th – Thursday, November 21st depending on proximity to Oregon
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