Very cool cork chandelier in the hangout area at AVP.
We met with Carrie at AVP and decided to move forward with making our wine there this year. It’s a great space in Milwaukie near Bob’s Red Mill off the 224.
I requested the information via the website and Carrie sent me a couple of brochures. I learned that AVP helps “experienced and emerging winemakers by providing a well-organized, well-equipped winery alongside a supportive community and expert help.” Perfect for us as beginning winemakers with some adjacent experience. It’s all feeling quite serendipitous.
Steve and I visited the place today, and it’s a massive warehouse with tons of room, brand-new equipment, a hangout area, and even bathrooms with showers. I had envisioned a total bootleg operation with broken equipment and whatnot, so this is a nice pivot.
And just in time for harvest, which should be any day now.