Episodes
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Troon winemaker Nate Wall and director of agriculture Garett Long discuss the establishment of the Oregon native plant gardens at Troon Vineyard in Oregon's Applegate Valley.
Klamath-Siskiyou Native Seeds
Susie Savoie
Troon Vineyard
Troon Winemaker Nate Wall - [email protected]
Troon Director of Agriculture Garett Long - [email protected]
Craig Camp - [email protected]
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In this episode, we have a very special guest, Elizabeth Whitlow, executive director of the Regenerative Organic Alliance. We dig deeply into the Regenerative Organic Certification along with Troon Vineyard & Farm director of agriculture Garett Long. Troon is one of four farms in the world that achieved the Gold Level of ROC.
Elizabeth Whitlow - sign up for the ROA newsletter at this link
Troon Vineyard & Farm
Garett Long - Troon Vineyard & Farm director of agriculture - [email protected]
Craig Camp - [email protected]
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In part two of our discussion of how we blend wines at Troon Vineyard, assistant winemaker Micah Wagner and Troon winemaker Nate Wall dig deeper into the art and science of blending in winemaking.
Troon Vineyard
Druid's Red
Druid's White
Druid's Pink
Nate Wall - [email protected]
Micah Wagner - [email protected]
Craig Camp - [email protected]
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In this episode, we introduce new assistant winemaker Micah Wagner, and then Micah and Troon winemaker Nate Wall discuss making Troon Vineyard's Druid's Red, White, and Pink Biodynamic Blends. In part 2, to follow shortly, they dig deeper into the art and science of blending in winemaking.
Troon Vineyard
Druid's Red
Druid's White
Druid's Pink
Nate Wall - [email protected]
Micah Wagner - [email protected]
Craig Camp - [email protected]
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Kirsten K. Shockey and Christopher Shockey are the coauthors of award-winning The Big Book of Cidermaking, Fiery Ferments, best-selling Fermented Vegetables and award-winning Miso, Tempeh, Natto and other Tasty Ferments. Kirsten is the author of Hombrewed Vinegar. The Shockeys got their start in fermenting foods over twenty years ago on 40-acres of wooded hillside on unceded Takelma territory which grew into their organic food company. They realized that their passion lay in the desire to both teach people how to ferment and push this culinary art to new flavors. They lead experiential workshops worldwide and online helping people to make, enjoy and connect with their food through fermentation. Kirsten is a co-founder of The Fermentation School a women-owned and women-led benefits corporation supporting the voices of independent educators to empower learning and build culture.
Ferment Works and Kirsten's Books
The Fermentation School
Troon Vineyard
Jennifer Tiesel - [email protected]
Craig Camp - [email protected]
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In this episode, our farm team previews our plans for our gardens, orchards, and vineyards for the 2024 growing season.
Troon Vineyard & Farm
Director of Agriculture Garett Long - [email protected]
Director of Farm Sales Jennifer Teisl - [email protected]
Garden Manager Kelly Bluett - [email protected]
Craig Camp - [email protected]
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In this episode, Troon winemaker Nate Wall and Phillip Taratko of Artisan Barrels and Tanks discuss the installation and use of Nomblot concrete winemaking vessels at Troon and how they will be integrated into our winemaking.
Troon Vineyard
Nate Wall - [email protected]
Phillip Taratko - [email protected]
Craig Camp - [email protected]
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In the episode, Biodynamic consultant Andrew Beedy and Troon's director of agriculture Garett Long discuss farming by the moon on a working vineyard and farm.
Troon Vineyard
Andrew Beedy - AndrewBeedy.com - [email protected]
Garett Long - [email protected]
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In the episode, Troon Vineyard winemaker Nate Wall and director of agriculture Garett Long discuss how we use the Biodynamic calendar in planning our farming and winemaking.
Troon Vineyard
Stella Natura Biodynamic Calendar
Maria Thun Biodynamic Almanac
Celestial Planting Calendar
Nate Wall - [email protected]
Garett Long - [email protected]
Craig Camp - [email protected]
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Troon Vineyard winemaker Nate Wall and assistant winemaker Hannah Thorning review the 2023 vintage and take a look at the wines in our cellar.
Troon Vineyard
Nate Wall - [email protected]
Hannah Thorning - [email protected]
Craig Camp - [email protected]
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Welcome to a special edition of the Troon Talk Podcast recorded during the National Biodynamic Conference in Westminster, Colorado, this November. Please excuse the quality of these recordings made during the conference in public places using Bluetooth microphones. However, I am sure you will find the content more than worthwhile.
The first segment is a discussion between Dr. Lynne Carpenter-Boggs, a professor of soil science and chair of crop and soil sciences at Washington State University, and Troon Vineyard’s director of agriculture, Garett Long. Her research and teaching have included soil microbiology, alternative agricultural systems, and composting. Her work often bridges the gap between biodynamic grower observations and scientific principles.
In our second segment, we present Garett’s keynote address at the end of the conference that focused on the future of biodynamics 100 years after Rudolf Steiner gave the agriculture lectures that formed the foundations of biodynamic and organic agriculture.
Troon Vineyard
Demeter USA
Garett Long - [email protected]
Craig Camp - [email protected]
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We recently hosted a day-long Biodynamic Preparation-making workshop at Troon Vineyard in Oregon's Applegate Valley with Biodynamic farmers Marjory House and Garett Long. In this episode, they discuss the workshop, what makes the Preparations effective, and look at the future of Biodynamic farming.
There is a companion video of the Preparation-making workshop that can be viewed at this link.
www.troonvineyard.com
The Biodynamic Demeter Alliance
Garett Long - [email protected]
Marjory House - [email protected]
Craig Camp - [email protected]
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A recent article by Samantha Cole-Johnson titled. Biodynamic Viticulture in the Americas is an excellent overview of the history of Biodynamic winegrowing in the United States and beyond. The article notes that the one person that ties all of this together is the late Alan York. In this episode of Troon Talk, we bring together four people who worked with Alan and knew him well. We are joined by Garett Long, Troon director of agriculture, the outstanding Biodynamic agriculture consultant, Andrew Beedy, and special guests Barbara and Bill Steele, the founders and former owners of Cowhorn Vineyard and Garden here in the Applegate Valley.
Troon Vineyard
Craig Camp [email protected]
Garett Long [email protected]
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We are excited to have as our special guest Sheila Foster, the Executive Director of the Biodynamic Demeter Alliance. Sheila joins Troon Vineyard, director of agriculture Garett Long, to discuss growing the biodynamic movement.
Troon Vineyard
The Biodynamic Demeter Alliance and Conference
Sheila Foster - [email protected]
Garett Long - [email protected]
Craig Camp - [email protected]
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This is the audio track from our video about the installation of these tanks and the impact it will have on our winemaking. You can watch the video at this link.
TroonVineyard.com
Nate Wall - [email protected]
Hannah Thorning - [email protected]
Craig Camp - [email protected]
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Troon Vineyard
Andrew Beedy - [email protected]
Garett Long - [email protected]
Craig Camp - [email protected]
The six compost preparations (502 - 507)
The humification of organic matter is essential in biodynamic agriculture. Biodynamic compost is made in a heap into which the six compost preparations are inserted. It is then covered with straw, old hay, earth, etc.
These preparations act on the compost and especially on the soil where it is spread. They don’t add nutrients to the soil, but mobilize elements in the soil and the cosmic environment. They work through the compost like a kind of “yeast”, increasing vitality and favoring soil health.
Yarrow preparation (502)
Achillea millefolium - Plays a specific role in mobilizing sulfur and potassium in the soil. Only the flowers (no stems) are used to make this preparation.
Camomile preparation (503)
Matricaria rectutita - This plant is related to the calcium metabolism and regulates the nitrogen process.
Nettle preparation (504)
Urtica dioïca - Related to nitrogen and iron, this preparation reinforces the influences of the first two preparations (502 et 503). It gives a certain sensitivity and “intelligence” to the soil and compost, promoting the formation of humus.
Oak bark preparation (505)
Quercus robur - Related to calcium, this preparation increases plant resistance to diseases due to excessive vigor.
Dandelion preparation (506)
Taraxacum dens leonis - Among others, it plays an important role with regard to silicic acid and hydrogen. This preparation allows these elements to work in accordance with their intrinsic nature and acts upon the potash, limestone, and, ultimately nitrogen processes.
Valerian preparation (507)
Valeriana officinalis - Helps mobilize phosphorus in the soil and forms a kind of “warmth mantle” around and over the compost heap. It acts like a protective skin which is essential to all organisms. This preparation is also a powerful aid against stress..
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Hello from Troon Vineyard in Oregon's Applegate Valley. Thank you for joining us for a new episode of Troon Talk, where we dig deeply into Biodynamic and Regenerative Organic Gold Certified® agriculture and winemaking.
The days of Troon Vineyard as only a vineyard are long gone. Today, Troon Vineyard is a biodiverse farm of almost 100 acres. Life on our farm includes cider apples, a vegetable garden, a food forest, re-wilded honeybees, sheep, chickens, wildlife, dogs, humans, and, of course, grapevines. Today we are Troon Vineyard and Farm.
In this episode of Troon Talk, we will dig deeply into a key element of our biodiversity strategies as we discuss our vegetable and fruit gardens with Director of Agriculture Garett Long, Director of Farm Sales Jennifer Teisl, and Garden and Orchard Manager Benjamin Hyrn.
Our garden touches many facets of our farm. It adds biodiversity, beauty and creates truly nourishing food for our team and those who visit our farm stand. Having a vital farm stand at the winery is inspiring, exciting — and meaningful.
Join us in this episode as we walk through our garden — from creation to planting to our farm stand.
Troon Vineyard
Garett Long - [email protected]
Jennifer Teisl - [email protected]
Benjamin Hyrn - [email protected]
Craig Camp - [email protected]
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Troon Vineyard winemaker Nate Wall discusses the wide array of vessels he uses to ferment and age wines, including neutral French Oak barrels, concrete, amphora, and Acacia barrels.
Troon Vineyard
Nate Wall - [email protected]
Craig Camp - [email protected]
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Welcome to Troon Talk, where we dig deeply into biodynamic and Regenerative Organic Certified™ farming and winemaking from Troon Vineyard in Oregon’s Applegate Valley. Two years ago, we became the 2nd Regenerative Organic Certified™ winery in the world when we achieved our silver certification. This year we became one of four farms globally to achieve Regenerative Organic Gold Certification. Achieving gold certification requires not only agricultural certification but an independent social welfare certification that examines all aspects of the welfare of all the humans on our farm.
The Equitable Food Initiative carried out the social welfare certification process, and Troon's assistant winemaker Hannah Thorning, our guest today, led the team here at the winery. This was a complex, demanding but worthwhile process as we explored communication on our farm. Even on small teams, these issues can be complicated. Hannah led her team through a series of workshops that explored how we communicate between the various teams on our farm. Our group that underwent this training represented roles in every aspect of our farm. Though we are a small property and company, this self-examination was enlightening. Hopefully, the lessons learned will help us to be proactive in making Troon a rewarding place for people to work and grow.
The concept of the farm as a whole is fundamental in biodynamic agriculture. That whole includes soil, plants, animals, microbiology, wildlife, and people. In this episode with Hannah Thorning, we discuss attaining certification from EFI and becoming Regenerative Organic Gold Certified®.
Hannah Thorning - [email protected]
Craig Camp - [email protected]
Troon Vineyard
Equitable Food Initiative
Regenerative Organic Alliance
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In this episode, Biodynamic expert and consultant Andrew Beedy and Troon Vineyard's Director of Agriculture discuss the Biodynamic field sprays 500, 501, 508.
Garett Long - [email protected]
Andrew Beedy - [email protected]
Craig Camp - [email protected]
Andrew Beedy's Website
Troon Vineyard
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