A to Z Wineworks

Our Artist in Residence Program marries creativity and community by immersing artists into our company through the full, yearlong process of winemaking, all while creating art to reflect their experiences. Learn more about our collaboration with current Artist in Residence, Krystyny Vandenberg, and check out her exhibition at Chehalem Cultural Center until October 24th. https://lnkd.in/gzw8qq-t  

Harvest has officially begun for A to Z! 🍇✨ As the grapes start to arrive on campus, we’re celebrating the beginning of another vintage. Stay tuned on our socials for behind-the-scenes glimpses of the hard work and passion that go into crafting our wines. Cheers to the 2024 harvest season! #Harvest2024

Thank you, Wine Spectator, for recognizing us for offering "great Pinot Noir values." Every year, our winemakers and vineyard team work to make the highest-quality wines with the greatest sustainable value, and it's an honor to be recognized for this. Cheers to many more years and people enjoying great Pinot Noir! https://lnkd.in/gx7Qi-nZ

At A to Z Wineworks, we believe that business should be conducted as if people and places matter, which is why becoming a B Corp was so in-tune with our values. Now, we’re celebrating our 10th anniversary as the first B Corp winery in the U.S. Certified B Corps are organizations that undergo rigorous assessment by the non-profit B Lab in order to verify performance standards for social and environmental accountability and transparency. B Corps change their legal language to take into account all of their stakeholders. That means working to conduct commerce with conscience with everyone: our best partners, those who make and drink our wine, and our community. From its founding, A to Z has been on a mission to offer dependable, quality wine accessible for all. #BCorp #BusinessforGood

Exciting news for those looking to kick start their career in viticulture! A paid internship opportunity is available with three iconic Oregon brands: Erath Winery, REX HILL & A to Z Wineworks. Join a passionate and seasoned viticulture team who are willing to share their knowledge and expertise with you. As part of this unique opportunity, you will travel to AVA's throughout the State of Oregon to build your understanding of farming practices while contributing to the 2024 vintages. Don't miss out on this chance to gain invaluable experience and knowledge. Interested applicants can email Diane Gilmore at diane.gilmore@smwe.com. #viticulture #winejobs #oregonwine

Today, and every day, we raise our glasses to the planet we call home. From our vineyards to winemaking to admin, we continuously work to leave people and places better than we found them by nurturing healthy ecosystems through research, innovation, and thoughtfulness. Our B Corp and IWCA - International Wineries for Climate Action certifications help set goals to continuously improve our practices in alignment with our values. As industry leaders, we hope to continue conversations with our partners to create a greener, more sustainable future. #HappyEarthDay

 Calling all artists, A to Z Wineworks is seeking applicants for its fifth Artist in Residence! All mediums are welcome, from photography, painting, mixed-media and beyond. This yearlong program would start in late August by working the 2024 harvest season, followed by a year focused on creating new works of art while continuing to learn and follow the winemaking process, seeing the vintage through to bottling. The artist will then work part-time for the next harvest season, now with the past year’s perspective. The residency wraps with an artist showcase of their work from the residency. You can learn more and submit your portfolio and application here: https://lnkd.in/g53s5DUx #artistresidency #harvest2024

 Calling all artists, A to Z Wineworks is seeking applicants for its fifth Artist in Residence! All mediums are welcome, from photography, painting, mixed-media and beyond. This yearlong program would start in late August by working the 2024 harvest season, followed by a year focused on creating new works of art while continuing to learn and follow the winemaking process, seeing the vintage through to bottling. The artist will then work part-time for the next harvest season, now with the past year’s perspective. The residency wraps with an artist showcase of their work from the residency. You can learn more and submit your portfolio and application here: https://lnkd.in/g53s5DUx #artistresidency #harvest2024

We’re pleased to introduce our new Director of Sourcing & Grower Relations, Clint Nelson. Clint handles strategic development and oversight of our total fruit supply spanning across Oregon, as well as managing relationships with our grower partners. He’ll be heading up our Viticulture team for our Oregon brands of A to Z Wineworks, Erath Winery, and REX HILL, working with the team pictured (L to R) Kevin Rodgers, Joey Myers, Devin Weeks, (Clint), Nicole Jolliffe, and Meredith Howlett. Clint comes to us from Bonterra Organic Estates where he was instrumental in facilitating the certification of over 1,000 acres to Regenerative Organic vineyards. He’s been involved in industry and community organizations including serving on the boards of the American Vineyard Foundation and the Ukiah Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency, presented at various conferences including Unified, and published several academic papers on various viticulture topics. We couldn’t ask for a better group to steward the vines and growers that make up the foundation of our business. Welcome, Clint!

We were thrilled to welcome our fabulous Oregon partners at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits to an event at University of Oregon’s Autzen Stadium in Eugene last week – the sun even came out to join us! Winning weather for a winning lineup – A to Z Wineworks, Erath Winery, and REX HILL make up Ste. Michelle Wine Estates’ Oregon portfolio, and represent one out of every four bottles sold of Oregon wine. We’re also proud partners of Oregon Athletics; see if you can spot us at your next Ducks football, baseball, or basketball game. Together, we really are, “Mighty Oregon!”