Inspiration Vineyards

As a small production winery, every part of the process is important in the pursuit of creating memorable wine. When Barbara and Jon Phillips selected the land for their vineyards they found the perfect location to watch their dreams to come true. Their vineyards are planted on flat lands in an area with generally consistent temperatures and cool evenings, allowing the grapes to slowly ripen, enhancing the depth of flavor. However, they do have the challenge of north and south-facing vineyards, which means that canopy management is important. Greenery from the vines must be handled delicately so there is perfect balance in the amount of sun the grapes receive, allowing them to ripen properly, and not letting them get too much sun which would result in burnt grapes. In the winemaking world there is a philosophy that mediocre wine can be made from great grapes, but you can’t make great wines from mediocre grapes. The Phillips strive to create exceptional wines from excellent grapes resulting in high quality wine that is affordable and food friendly.