Wine Camp

In our first episode of 2026, winemaker Nate Wall and assistant winemaker Micah Wagner discuss the challenges and rewards from the 2025 growing season at Troon Vineyard in Oregon's Applegate Valley and preview the wines we made during this vintage. Nate Wall - natew@troonvinyard.comMicah Wagner - micah@troonvineyard.comCraig Camp - craig@troonvineyard.comTroon Vineyard

This is part two of our winemaking team's deep dive into winemaking techniques and addives, which, of course, we do not use at Troon Vineyard. Winemaker Nate Wall and assistant winemaker Micah Wagner provided an overview of white wine making in the first part. In this episode, they provide detailed insights into the process of making red wine. Part Three will focus on our minimalist winemaking approach here at Troon Vineyard.Troon VineyardNate Wall - natew@troonvineyard.comMicah Wagner - micah@troonvineyard.comCraig Camp - craig@troonvineyard.com

In this episode, we are talking about the Rhône Rangers with a panel all of whom have served as president of the organization. Joining us are:Jason Hass, Tablas Creek, Paso Robles Tony Quealy, Thacher Winery, Paso RoblesLarry Schaffer, Tercero Winery Santa BarbaraCraig Camp, Troon Vineyard, Applegate Valley, OregonThe Rhône Rangers

In this episode of Troon Talk, we dig deeply into Demeter Biodynamic Demeter’s director of certification Evrett Lunquist. Evrett speaks eloquently, based on deep reflection, on what it means to be a Biodynamic farmer and the importance of becoming certified. I have talked with few people more adept at explaining the least understood aspects of Biodynamic practices. His views on how they can be woven together with modern agricultural science to make Biodynamics more valuable than ever, both for the farmer and the Earth.Troon Vineyard www.troonvineyard.com Demeter USA www.demeter-usa.orgGarett Long - garett@troonvineyard.comCraig Camp - craig@toonvineyard.com

I asked our winemaking team of winemaker Nate Wall and assistant winemaker Micah Wagner to dig deeply into their philosophy of winemaking, and dig deep they did. This is the first of three extended podcasts where Nate and Micah discuss standard modern winemaking and contrast it with our minimalist, non-interventionist Biodynamic winemaking at Troon Vineyard. Ask winemakers to talk about winemaking and talk they will! Originally conceived as a type of April’s Fool’s spoof of commercial wine additives, this discussion naturally evolved into a more serious discussion so these are long, complex and decidedly geeky podcasts that we hope you will find as interesting and fun as we did. This Episode, part one of three, focuses on general modern winemaking and white wine production; episode two will discuss standard techniques of red wine production in today’s cellars, while episode three will compare and contrast how we make our wines at Troon Vineyard to most other wineries. So get comfortable as we dig into modern winemaking and then how we make our wines at Troon Vineyard. TroonVineyard.comNate Wall - natew@troonvineyard.comMicah Wagner - micah@troonvineyard.comCraig Camp - craig@troonvineyard.com

Besides our almost fifty acres of wine grapes, Troon Vineyard & Farm includes cider apples, vegetable gardens, a food forest, hay, and livestock. We always look for interns to join us for a unique working educational experience during the growing season. In this episode our farm team describes the experience of working at Troon. Troon Vineyard.comGarett Long, director of agriculture, garett@troonvineyard.comJennifer Teisl, farm and garden manager, jennifer@troonvineyard.comCraig Camp craig@troonvineyard.com

In this first episode of 2025, assistant winemaker Micah Wagner and winemaker Nate Wall discuss the 2024 vintage at Troon Vineyard in Oregon's Applegate Valley and look in depth at how we naturally crafted our wines in that vintage. TroonVineyard.comNate Wall - natew@troonvineyard.comMicah Wagner - micah@troonvineyard.comCraig Camp - craig@troonvineyard.com

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 SeedsSusie SavoieTroon VineyardTroon Winemaker Nate Wall - natew@troonvineyard.comTroon Director of Agriculture Garett Long - garett@troonvineyard.comCraig Camp - craig@troonvineyard.com

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 linkTroon Vineyard & FarmGarett Long - Troon Vineyard & Farm director of agriculture - garett@troonvineyard.comCraig Camp - craig@troonvineyard.com

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 VineyardDruid's RedDruid's WhiteDruid's PinkNate Wall - natew@troonvineyard.comMicah Wagner - micah@troonvineyard.comCraig Camp - craig@troonvineyard.com

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 VineyardDruid's RedDruid's WhiteDruid's PinkNate Wall - natew@troonvineyard.comMicah Wagner - micah@troonvineyard.comCraig Camp - craig@troonvineyard.com

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 BooksThe Fermentation SchoolTroon VineyardJennifer Tiesel - jennifer@troonvineyard.comCraig Camp - craig@troonvineyard.com

In this episode, our farm team previews our plans for our gardens, orchards, and vineyards for the 2024 growing season. Troon Vineyard & FarmDirector of Agriculture Garett Long - garett@troonvineyard.comDirector of Farm Sales Jennifer Teisl - jennifer@troonvineyard.comGarden Manager Kelly Bluett - kelly@troonvineyard.comCraig Camp - craig@troonvineyard.com

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 - natew@troonvineyard.comPhillip Taratko - phillip@artisanbarrels.comCraig Camp - craig@troonvineyard.com

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 VineyardAndrew Beedy - AndrewBeedy.com - andrew@andrewbeedy.comGarett Long - garett@troonvineyard.com

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 VineyardStella Natura Biodynamic CalendarMaria Thun Biodynamic AlmanacCelestial Planting Calendar Nate Wall - natew@troonvineyard.comGarett Long - garett@troonvineyard.comCraig Camp - craig@troonvineyard.com

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 VineyardNate Wall - natew@troonvineyard.comHannah Thorning - hannah@troonvineyard.comCraig Camp - craig@troonvineyard.com

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 VineyardDemeter USAGarett Long - garett@troonvineyard.comCraig Camp - craig@troonvineyard.com

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.comThe Biodynamic Demeter AllianceGarett Long - garett@troonvineyard.comMarjory House - gobiodynamic@gmail.comCraig Camp - craig@troonvineyard.com

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 VineyardCraig Camp craig@troonvineyard.com Garett Long garett@troonvineyard.com