Mitchell Wine Group

Spring in the vineyard brings hope and renewal. Now that pruning and tying are complete, we wait patiently for the vines to awaken with bud break, the first stage of the vine’s annual cycle. #vineyard #views #thedalles #threemilevineyard #vines #labor #teamwork #tying

Our tree planting mission is complete! We’ve planted, staked, and mulched 190 oak trees throughout the property. Over the next few years, these tree will develop their root system provide them with a foundation to grow. #vineyard #oaktree #treeplanting #progress #growing #kubota

After the vines are pruned, our tying crews then step in to tie young and old vines alike. We used sisal twine for all our tying endeavors this year. Tying is done by hand every year, and it’s important for training new vines and maintaining vine structure into vine maturity.

The wild mustard plant, thrives where there is low moisture by outcompeting other species. Individual plants can separate from the ground and become tumbleweeds. These plants can travel long distances, bouncing over the ground and then get caught in our trellises. #vineyard

As we plant our oak trees, we take a moment to appreciate and admire the old and sturdy #nativewhiteoak trees that scatter the landscape. This species can live for up to 900 years and is perfectly adapted for this climate. #vineyard #oaktree #nature #buds #threemilevineyard

A close up look at the vineyard shows us remnants of the past year; the last leaves are crispy and barely hanging on. The vineyard will soon begin to burst with green growth for the new season. #winter #vineyard #season #growth #grapevine #closeup #thedalles #threemilevineyard

The vines still lie dormant, but they are showing the first signs of awakening with tiny leaf buds peeking out from the canes. We enjoy the calm moments just as much as the busy ones. #threemilevineyard #vines #canes #views #sky #landscape #rows #oak #nature #thedalles #pnw

Our Oak Tree planting project includes 180 oak trees and 6 different species, swamp white oak, red oak, kindred spirit, burr oak, green pillar, and exclamation. #vineyard #Development #kubota #teamwork #oaktrees #treeplanting #landscape #future #working #threemilevineyard

The climate at the vineyard can be harsh and unforgiving at times, requiring us to give extra attention and care to our new oak trees. They must be planted at just the right depth, with mulch and microryza, and then staked firmly. #vineyard #trees #oaktree #treeplanting #mulch

Developing our roads is one of the first steps in realizing a larger vision. We’ve been fortunate to have several days of clear weather to start our project. #development #vineyard #landscape #propertydevelopment #future #blackandwhitephoto #thedalles #threemilevineyard

Strategic movement of topsoil. As an environmentally focused and organic vineyard, Threemile builds roads with consideration of not only aesthetics, but erosion management and wildlife preservation. #preservation #topsoil #excavate #environment #organic #vineyard #oregon

The team: Edwin, David, Joe, Stewart, and Craig work together to layout the stakes for road excavation in the snow. #snow #excavation #roadbuilding #vineyard #teamwork #development #building #expand #team #threemilevineyard #thedalles #Oregon

The vineyard is covered in snow with below freezing temperatures, yet new buds have already begun to swell on the oaks. #oak #whiteoak #vineyard #snow #winter #buds #grow #season #landscape #oaknut #oaktree #trees #Oregon

New trees arrive at Threemile: swamp white oak, northern red oak, bur oak, and pin oak. #treeplanting #vineyard #propertydevelopment #kubotatractor #oaktrees #buroak #swampoak #redoak #pinoak #northernredoak #swampwhiteoak

“The ice and snow have finally melted, and we’re left with beautiful green hillside and rich and healthy soils warmed by the sun.” - Viticulturist Joe Cushamn Visit our website to subscribe to our dispatches. #vineyard #oregonvineyard #season #nature #oaktree #oak #grapevine

With David Brown’s vision in mind for the future growth of Threemile, Joe places stakes to mark planting sites for new trees. #staking #development #landscape #treeplanting #plantingtrees #propertydevelopment #teamwork #building #Future #vineyard

Expert knowledge leaders Edwin and David collaborate to build an entryway as grand as Threemile itself. #threemilevineyard #leaders #road #roadbuilding #propertydevelopment #excavation #roadexcavation #management #snow #winter #pnwvineyard

New 2023 winter gallery photos have been added to the Threemile website: threemilevineyard.com/winter… #vineyard #winter #newphotos #oregonwinter #snow #cold #season #naturephotos #oaktrees #landscape #grapevine