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ming are “among the most amount of thought and research, biodiversity within the vineyard South Stage Cellars’ success con-
sound principles out there.” He and relying heavily on wisdom through an active ground cover, tinues with the second genera-
adds, “One of the things you garnered from my parents’ 25 which reduces insect pressure and tion of wine growing through the
learn pretty quickly when you years of farming experience, our use of chemicals. It allows us affinity of innovative process and
farm is how reliant agriculture is we decided that the best way to to cool the vineyard during heat true-to-the-vineyard terroir.
on chemicals. But you can farm grow premium wine grapes in our spikes, and unlike drip, over-
proactively and develop systems region is through a dual irrigation head encourages more extensive South Stage Cellars
that rely on biodiversity and system, allowing us to take full root systems. These broader and
canopy management to minimize advantage of the benefits of both deeper roots make the vines 125 South 3rd St., Jacksonville
pests and disease.” drip and overhead. Drip enables more resilient to drought and 541-899-9120
This is a goal in the new vineyards us to fertigate the vines, and fine- give a far better expression of ter- www.southstagecellars.com
being developed. “After a huge tune our irrigation within blocks. roir, resulting in wines of greater
Overhead allows us to promote complexity.”
Your time. Your wine. Indulge.
Enjoy our signature Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Sangiovese,
Cabernet Franc, and Tempranillo Reserve.
Visit Le Petit Tasting Room, nestled between the
World Famous Rogue Creamery and Lillie Belle
Farms chocolate shop.
Indulge in our unique wine tasting
experience. Just 2 miles off I-5, left
on exit 35.
245 N. Front St. | Central Point | Oregon September thru March, Thurs. - Mon., noon to 5 p.m. (541) 664-2218
April thru August, daily noon to 5 p.m. LedgerDavid.com
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sound principles out there.” He and relying heavily on wisdom through an active ground cover, tinues with the second genera-
adds, “One of the things you garnered from my parents’ 25 which reduces insect pressure and tion of wine growing through the
learn pretty quickly when you years of farming experience, our use of chemicals. It allows us affinity of innovative process and
farm is how reliant agriculture is we decided that the best way to to cool the vineyard during heat true-to-the-vineyard terroir.
on chemicals. But you can farm grow premium wine grapes in our spikes, and unlike drip, over-
proactively and develop systems region is through a dual irrigation head encourages more extensive South Stage Cellars
that rely on biodiversity and system, allowing us to take full root systems. These broader and
canopy management to minimize advantage of the benefits of both deeper roots make the vines 125 South 3rd St., Jacksonville
pests and disease.” drip and overhead. Drip enables more resilient to drought and 541-899-9120
This is a goal in the new vineyards us to fertigate the vines, and fine- give a far better expression of ter- www.southstagecellars.com
being developed. “After a huge tune our irrigation within blocks. roir, resulting in wines of greater
Overhead allows us to promote complexity.”
Your time. Your wine. Indulge.
Enjoy our signature Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Sangiovese,
Cabernet Franc, and Tempranillo Reserve.
Visit Le Petit Tasting Room, nestled between the
World Famous Rogue Creamery and Lillie Belle
Farms chocolate shop.
Indulge in our unique wine tasting
experience. Just 2 miles off I-5, left
on exit 35.
245 N. Front St. | Central Point | Oregon September thru March, Thurs. - Mon., noon to 5 p.m. (541) 664-2218
April thru August, daily noon to 5 p.m. LedgerDavid.com
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