ONX Wines

Harvest 2024 in a single word: Fierce. With 18 grape varieties across our estates, and a late-season heat wave, we were pushed into overdrive. Despite long hours, little to no time off, and the challenge of finding space for everything coming in from the vineyards, our team powered through with admirable optimism. Low yields and late-season warmth led to concentrated flavors and generous amounts of texture from the grape skins. Though it’s still early to judge, all signs point to a standout and memorable vintage. Congratulations to our production team for tackling this year’s challenges with grace and grit. Now that the pace has slowed in the cellar, they’re finally able to get some well-earned rest!

Harvest is in full swing in the cellar. Here’s what a typical day looks like for our production crew this time of year: - Team gets in and discusses plan for the day - Punchdowns and pump overs and additions - Brix and temperature is run on all lots - Processing line is set up and sanitized - Fruit weighing upon arrival - Process the fruit, clean up the bins and throw them in our cold room - Clean the processing line - Finish day with second round of punchdowns and pump overs

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our 2024 Harvest Interns! Bella will be joining us in the cellar this harvest, assisting with tasks such as working the processing line, cleaning bins, and helping out in the lab. As a Cal Poly Ag Coms student with an interest in the wine industry, Bella will be juggling a full course load while contributing part-time in the cellar. Nick, a recent graduate of Cal Poly’s Agricultural Business program, is diving into his first ag-based job with us. He’ll be overseeing grape maturity sampling and data collection, which is crucial for determining when we pick our fruit. An avid athlete, Nick has played soccer and kicked for the football team throughout high school, and continued to compete in various intramural sports five days a week during college. We’re excited to have both Bella and Nick on board and are looking forward to a great harvest season!

Interested in getting together for a team-building event or upcoming celebration? ONX at Home?creates connection through virtual wine tasting experiences, guiding you through an exploration of our vineyard, highlighting our commitment to organic practices, showcasing our winery, and much more. Our?Virtual Wine Tasting experience is $65, and for an even more indulgent option, our?Virtual Wine and Cheese Tasting?is $90. Shipping is included and Collective Member discounts apply. Whether you're hosting colleagues, family, or friends, we look forward to making your experience truly exceptional. Click the link below or contact us at?[email protected]?to get started! https://lnkd.in/gWPSkWDs

On this day, we want to take a moment to express our appreciation for the land that allows us to craft beautiful wines year after year. We take pride in being a certified sustainable winery and the commitment we’ve made to organic farming, but there is always more to be done. We are so grateful for our stunning vineyards and the people who maintain and care for them daily. Happy Earth Day from ONX Wines.

We started 2024 with a commitment to our land. As we embark on this journey towards organic farming and the three-year certification process, we are experimenting with two different approaches to organic weed removal. Option 1: Clemens Weed Knife The Clemens Weed Knife uses an underground blade to remove weeds directly from the root. If left to their own devices, the weeds would compete with the vines for nutrients, depleting the vine's life source. The Weed knife differentiates between harmful weed, and precious vine through the use of a guide bar above the surface. When the guide bar makes contact with a vine, it sends signal to the trailing blade to retract, protecting the vine from harm. Option 2: Pellanc Under Vine Mower The Pellanc Under Vine Mower cuts down the vegetative growth of these weeds instead of removing them at the root. On the one hand, this means more passes will be required as the weeds will grow back faster. However, this method is much less invasive to the soil than the weed knife.

WOMEN IN WINE We are incredibly proud to have such a wonderful group of women working here at ONX. With March being Women’s History Month, we wanted to take a moment to give a shout-out to all of the women of ONX who contribute to our successes daily. We are so lucky to have these talented and hardworking individuals on our team, thank you for all that you do! Thank you to the incredible Melissa, Taryn, Jenny, Kira, and Kate who could not make it for the photo, we appreciate everything you do for us!

Join us for a fun and interactive sushi-making?class?on April 3rd with local favorite Chef Rachel at our very own Briarwood Cottage at the ONX Estate. https://lnkd.in/giTbZhR5

Our wonderful Paula has been promoted to Tasting Room Lead and we couldn't be more excited for her! Paula has been an incredible team member for two years and is loved by all of us here and our customers too. Paula, thank you for sharing your passion and wisdom with everyone who walks through our doors, we notice and appreciate you!

We have a new addition to our production team! Phoebe is a recent Cal Poly Grad joining us as Cellar Assistant. She’s passionate about all things wine and we’re thrilled to have her on board. Welcome to the team Phoebe Bartoldus!