A Great Bottle of Wine Starts in the Vineyard

Building My Dream Vineyard: The Journey Ahead

Nine years ago, we left western Washington with a dream: to grow wine grapes. I didn’t know exactly how we’d get there, but I knew it would take time, patience, and a willingness to learn from the ground up.

Dreams Grower is where I share what I’m learning as a viticulture student and future grower. From coursework and vineyard visits to conversations with winemakers and volunteers, I’m documenting the steps toward building something rooted, literal and otherwise.

If you’re curious about where wine begins—or maybe thinking about growing grapes yourself—you’re welcome here. I’ll share what I discover, the wines I taste, and the lessons I pick up along the way.

Here’s to slow progress, good soil, and the occasional glass in hand.