April 21, 2026
Bud break on the Pommard. The Jory is holding moisture — we can feel it when we walk the rows. A good April.
2026 Vintage
Salmon Creek Vineyard
Willamette Valley, USA
About this Crew
Winemaker
Hannah apprenticed in the Mosel and Martinborough before starting Salmon Creek with her partner in 2013. She farms seven acres of Pinot Noir on Jory soil at 600 feet, all dry-farmed.
The history.
The vineyard was planted in 2009 by a Burgundy-trained friend who ran out of patience for Oregon winters. My partner and I bought it in 2013. Jory soil, Pommard and 777 clones, dry-farmed from year two.
What this vintage is showing so far.
“Dry-farmed means we watch the sky. April was wet — the vines drank. Canopy growth is on pace. If we get the usual July-August dry window, the fruit will hang beautifully.”
— Hannah Reyes, updated this month
Philosophy.
Dry farming teaches the vines to find water. Small berries, thicker skins, more structure. I don't chase big scores. I chase balance and a wine that gets better in the bottle.
The year ahead
Every shipment, every sample, every pick.
Real dates as they're known. Updated as the vintage progresses.
May 2026
Flowering
Cool nights slow the set. Patience.
August 2026
Verijuice ships
Pinot green-juice, citric and bright.
Mid-September 2026
Pick expected
Dry-farmed = early, small berries.
December 2026
Post-ferment sample
Straight from barrel, still wild.
March 2027
First barrel sample
French oak, 30% new.
May 2027
Blend trial
Two clones, two conversations.
August 2027
Bottling
By hand, over three days.
October 2027
Wine arrives
Salmon Creek Estate Pinot Noir.
May 2026
Flowering
Cool nights slow the set. Patience.
August 2026
Verijuice ships
Pinot green-juice, citric and bright.
Mid-September 2026
Pick expected
Dry-farmed = early, small berries.
December 2026
Post-ferment sample
Straight from barrel, still wild.
March 2027
First barrel sample
French oak, 30% new.
May 2027
Blend trial
Two clones, two conversations.
August 2027
Bottling
By hand, over three days.
October 2027
Wine arrives
Salmon Creek Estate Pinot Noir.
Meet the current Crew
14
members
11
cities
3
countries represented
7 yrs
average tenure in wine
No individual profiles — privacy matters inside the Crew. You'll meet each other once you're in.
Tiers available
Three ways in.
Salmon Creek Vineyard sets these prices. Inclusions are standard across every Crew on SplitVineyards.
Vintner
The full experience.
$950
Per member · USD
- 1 verijuice sample
- 1 post-ferment sample
- 3–4 barrel samples through the year
- 6 bottles of your finished wine
- Livestream access to every moment
8 of 15 Vintner spots left
Cellarmaster
Everything Vintner has, plus:
$2,600
Per member · USD
- 2 verijuice samples
- 2 post-ferment samples
- 6–8 barrel samples
- 12 bottles of your finished wine
- Harvest weekend invitation
- Direct winemaker Q&A
3 of 8 Cellarmaster spots left
Vineyard Partner
The deepest seat at the table.
$7,800
Per member · USD
- 3 verijuice samples
- 3 post-ferment samples
- 10–12 barrel samples
- 24 bottles of your finished wine
- Private harvest dinner
- A single barrel selected for you
- Name on the back label
2 of 2 Vineyard Partner spots left
Pickup or ship
How your wine reaches you.
Swing by the tasting room when the next shipment is ready. Free. For everyone else, ship is the default and equally smooth.
Ship to my address
Standard carrier, adult signature required. Flat fee per shipment. You can switch the destination per shipment at any time.
Ships to: US
Choose at signup. Switch per shipment anytime.
Recent updates
From the rows.
April 3, 2026
Pruning done. Seven acres, two people, three weeks. My shoulders are reminding me I'm 41 now.
Join this Crew.
One year of your life, inside one vineyard's year. You'll follow Hannah from bud break to bottle.