Concinnitas Farm
Concinnitas was originally described as the “absolute and fundamental rule in nature.” It defines beauty in architecture as the “harmony of all parts fitted together with such proportion and connection that nothing can be added, subtracted or altered but for the worse.” At Concinnitas Farm, we meticulously planned every detail to transform our farm from a raw, undeveloped piece of land into a biodiverse fermentation farm. Our goal is to provide a unique and diverse flavor experience to our community by harnessing the unique features of our farm to convey its true beauty and the power and potential of the Willamette Valley. To accomplish this, we are guided by three basic principles.
Prioritizing Biodiversity
Biodiversity is at the core of everything we do. Our farm is home to diverse selections of grapes, apples, hops, grains and other fruits. There are several important advantages to this. First, it leads to a healthier and more resilient farm. Second, it will yield a more interesting and compelling experience of flavors for our customers. Third, it is a better reflection of the beauty and potential of the Willamette Valley. And, finally, it contributes to a healthier community, particularly for those people who work on our farm every day to help make all of this possible. This, of course, required very careful selection of the varietals and clones that are best suited to our region and our farm.
Embracing Our Farm's Unique Features
Concinnitas, originally used to define beauty in architecture, meant that buildings should not be judged in isolation. An assessment of a building's beauty must account for its surroundings, both natural and manmade. At Concinnitas Farm, all of our decisions - the varietal and clonal selections, their location on the property, the row orientation, the training methods and more - have been designed to embrace its unique features, from its Roman amphitheater-like shape to its soils to its majestic Oregon oak. trees. With these as our guide, we designed a fermentation farm that we believe will produce the most beautiful and flavorful expression of this place.
Farming Organically & Sustainably
Our approach to farming is focused exclusively on quality. We believe the best way to accomplish that is through organic, dry farming. We have strictly adhered to organic farming practices since day one. Not only does this produce better fruit with better flavor. We assume that everything grown on our farm could end up being eaten by our kids because, in our experience, it is a near certainty that it will be. We were LIVE certified in 2021 and 2022. In 2023, our organic farming practices were formally certified by CCOF. Our soils are primarily Bellpine, which is composed of sandstone sediment deposited on ancient seabeds. Dry farming on these depleted soils pushes the roots down to search for water and nutrients, creating more complexity and concentration in our wines. These practices do not make farming easier or more efficient, but they do make our products better.