Opening Weekend Bud Break Party SMASH HIT

By Jody and John on Wednesday 08 May 2013

Thank you to our fantastic club members who came out to support us on Opening Weekend.  Likely the single greatest Club Party we have held up here.  With the construction in full throws - electricity ... Read more >

Whites for Spring

By John on Tuesday 19 Feb 2013

After a perfect harvest the first wines from the 2012 vintage are ready for tasting.  We are very happy with the Riesling and Pinot Gris.  They are the first to be released.  Both are of ... Read more >

In the Winter

By John on Saturday 29 Dec 2012

Although the vineyard sleeps in the winter, the caretakers don't have that option.  This winter we have planted a nursery block for our rootstock.  We have found that 3309 works best in our soils ... Read more >

Early Returns

By John on Saturday 01 Dec 2012

Just had a chance to taste thru the barrels of our 2012.  Everything is still kind of "fizzy" because ML is still going on.  But the wines so far are really off the charts as far as my experience ... Read more >

2012 Pre-Harvest Party

By Jody on Thursday 01 Nov 2012

Great Wine, Great Food, Great People!  The perfect party. Read more >

This Year's Wine.....

By John on Saturday 27 Oct 2012

It must be the nature of the winemaker to start every year with the expectation that this year's vintage is the best ever and followed by the angst that this year may not live up to expectations.  ... Read more >

The Harvest Everyone is Boasting About

By John on Thursday 18 Oct 2012

Oh yes, this one is the BIG ONE!  It has been touted as the best harvest in 50 years for Oregon wines.  After a fantastic wine club event, J Wrigley went to it and harvested estate pinot noir, ... Read more >

J Wrigley Site Prep

By Jody on Friday 21 Sep 2012

Site prep has begun for the Pre-Harvest Party!  The fences have been moved and we we are beginning the process of designing our entrance.  Trees, planters and outdoor seating is planned for next ... Read more >

J Wrigley Does San Francisco ~ Tasting Room By Appointment

By Jody on Tuesday 11 Sep 2012

Greetings!  Off to San Francisco to pour our Noirs in the Presidio.  J Wrigley will be open by appointment only this weekend.  Just give mom a call and she will meet you up at the tasting ... Read more >

Every man needs a tank!

By Jody on Thursday 06 Sep 2012

This wine world is a series of firsts!  Here is John's first baby tank!!!! Read more >

Color Up!

By John on Wednesday 05 Sep 2012

Well, we are through with leaf pulling and cluster thinning on the vines.  With mild to warm tempertures forecast for at least the next couple of weeks, the harvest is looking great.  We are ... Read more >

Harvest 2012 ~ More World Class Pinot On The Way

By John on Friday 31 Aug 2012

So far this summer has been very kind to the vineyard.   Overall we have had slightly cooler tempertures than average, but the days have been warm with few heat spikes.  The grape clusters ... Read more >

She Likes Us.............She Really Likes Us

By Jody on Saturday 25 Aug 2012

This is the response you want everyone to have when they sip your wine for the first time.  We proudly welcome our newest wine club member! Read more >

Erin's Adventure

By Jody on Saturday 25 Aug 2012

Part sales rep and part  journalist, Erin Butler is a delightful young woman with fabulous Zen!  As I like to say, "she has a good aura!"  So glad to have her visit the vineyard and learn ... Read more >

They Fish

By Jody on Thursday 23 Aug 2012

When they take a break from the vineyard...........they fish!  Go guys.  John and Randy had their first "Fish On" by 7:30 am.  Always fun to wake up to a text message of the big catch.  ... Read more >

BITE of Oregon

By Jody on Wednesday 15 Aug 2012

Great Event, Great Charity (www.soor.org), Great new friends.  A big thank you to Tim Shimmel and Oregon Wine Sales (www.oregonwinesales.com) for helping us at our booth and never losing steam. Read more >

CLOSED for the Weekend

By Jody on Thursday 09 Aug 2012

Sorry, our tasting room at the vineyard will be closed for the weekend.  Come and see us and taste our wines at the BITE of Oregon.  www.biteoforegon.com Read more >

SOLD OUT - '11 Pinot Gris

By Jody on Monday 30 Jul 2012

The Gris made from our J Wrigley estate Pinot Gris grapes is now SOLD OUT.  We have saved a few cases for our event in Portland - The BITE of Oregon.  Come out and enjoy some of the last remaining ... Read more >

Back In Action

By Jody on Sunday 22 Jul 2012

Family vacation was filled with fun.  Jordan is swimming, Hayes is batting and John and I are rested.  Come on out and see us........We are welcoming new Club Members every day.  Thank you ... Read more >

SOLD OUT

By Jody on Sunday 08 Jul 2012

Our '11 Rosé of Pinot Noir is now SOLD OUT at the tasting room.  You can still find a glass pour at the following restaurants through the summer:   Departures in Portland ~ www.departureportland.com Subterra ... Read more >


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Memorial Day Weekend ~ Casual Comfort ~ Elegant Wines ~ Good Friends

May 24, 2013 - May 27, 2013

J Wrigley will be open Friday-Monday on Memorial Day Weekend, 11-5.  Come check out the construction ... Read More >

J Wrigley will be open Friday-Monday on Memorial Day Weekend, 11-5.  Come check out the construction progress!  Come find us for the first time.  Beautiful views, exceptional wines.  We are excited to share our passion for farming and wine making with you.
J Wrigley Vineyards and Tasting Room
J Wrigley Vineyards and Tasting Room 19390 19390 SW Cherry Hill Rd., Sheridan, OR 97378

Paella ~ J Wrigley ~ Denison Cellars

Jun 09, 2013 -

J Wrigley Welcomes Denison Cellars Sunday June 9, 2013 Noon to 4:30 pm $10 Cover Includes:  ... Read More >

J Wrigley Welcomes Denison Cellars Sunday June 9, 2013 Noon to 4:30 pm $10 Cover Includes:  Flight of 6 Wines and Paella Small Plates
19390 19390 SW Cherry Hill, Sheridan, OR 97378

Discover the Wines of the McMinnville AVA - MAC

Jun 29, 2013 -

A day of wine tasting at the lovely Youngberg Hill Vineyard and Inn with technical tastings and 10 wineries ... Read More >

A day of wine tasting at the lovely Youngberg Hill Vineyard and Inn with technical tastings and 10 wineries pouring their complex and exciting McMinnville AVA wines.  Food provided by Nick's Italian Cafe.  Purchase Tickets:  www.mcminnvilleava.org.

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