Hello
and Welcome,
This
is the 21st Anniversary of Amalie Robert Estate. It was April of
1999 when we told Bob, “It looks like we got here too late. You have your
cherry orchard sitting on top of our vineyard!” The winery will be open this
weekend for wine pickups. If spring whites and rosé (or lamb) are on your mind,
then E-mail Dena@amalierobert.com with your thoughts - and we will
meet you here, with your wine! A FLOG communication from Dena and Ernie @AmalieRobert
Estate.
April
1999, the orchard was in bloom with snow white Montmorency blossoms - 1,188
trees worth. When Ernie first drove the old Massey Ferguson tractor through
that orchard, he said it was like driving through a Montana blizzard in freeze
frame. Yeah, he was right out there in it, as that tractor was open station –
no protective cab. Montmorency cherries are also known as pie cherries and they
are mechanically harvested. We harvested the fruit in July, and then came back
for the trees. There are a few volunteer cherries around the property and when
they bloom they remind us of our very first year as farmers. Learn a little bit
more about the Amalie Robert Estate history through an interview with Dena
& Ernie courtesy of VineStories.
We
planted our first 10 acres of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (about 15,000 vines) at
the turn of the century, with the last vine being planted with some very good
friends on Earth Day 2000. And that is when the vineyard at Amalie Robert
Estate was established. Happy Anniversary!
Do
Some Good for the Earth - Plant some cover crops. And that is exactly what
Ernie did. Mother Nature added the secret sauce, known as springtime rains and
we are in step with the season. His vineyard floor efforts have yielded
succulent little starts of Buckwheat and Vetch that will provide nutrients to
our vines naturally. The transition from Computer Science to Agrarian
production was not all that difficult. The farm is really just a holistic
program that runs each year. The difference is that each year you run it, the
variables change. But instead of compiling the program, we harvest the wine berries.
Ernie has an app for that, and you can watch it here:
Do
Some Good for the Earth - Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Drink Wine, Save Lives.
These last few weeks have seen some unprecedented developments. Some of these
developments have been in the logistics, sales and delivery of Adult
Recreational Beverages, aka wine. Major segments of our economy deemed to be
“non-essential” have been closed. It is up to each state’s governor to make the
determination of essential v non-essential. It is up to each state’s residents
to comply, and then determine if the governor is essential or non-essential.
It’s a Rock-Paper-Scissors type arrangement.
In
some cases, an unfortunate determination has been made to include businesses
that sell Adult Recreational Beverages as non-essential. The Keystone State is
such an example. The state controls the sale of all Adult Recreational
Beverages through their state run stores - mostly. This would be a good
juncture to point out that Adult Recreational Beverages are not sold in the
same establishments as are firearms and ammunition. Good to know! Good to go!
The
non-essential determination has led to all manner of unintended consequences,
including lawsuits, demonstrations without social distancing and what used to
be known as a “Beer Run” across state lines. And that activity can now get you
ticketed, fined and incarcerated (and potentially virused). So we are told…
The
other alternative is to have Adult Recreational Beverages brought across state
lines and delivered directly to your SIP location. The folks at FedEx and UPS
make a living doing just that. And get this, it is completely legal! Even in The
Keystone State! State and local taxes, of course, are unavoidable and must be
remitted in a timely manner even if no one is there to collect them. If a tree
falls in the forest, and no one is there to hear it, it still falls and the governor
gets a cut.
If
you are ready to replenish the Oregon section of your Adult Recreational
Beverage cellar, we are ready and standing by to assist you. Our full
production of wines, blends and vintages awaits your thoughtful perusal at
Amalie Robert Direct. Purchase: Amalie Robert Direct
While
you are pondering your selections and filling your cart, we would like to
provide some time sensitive ordering information.
Discounts:
We’ve got ‘em! Any 12 bottle order receives a 10% discount through the month of
April.
Shipping:
Our standard shipping fee is $3 per bottle. If you can manage to find 6 bottles
(or more) to put in your Amalie Robert Direct cart, we will include continental
ground shipping at no extra cost. Wines may be shipped via FedEx or UPS and
delivered to your address, a FedEx or UPS pickup location, or in some cases
your essential Walgreens. Winery pickup is also available (we are about a 45
hour drive from Philly). Your shipping promotion code is:
WhoistheGovernorofPennsylvania. Or you can use: SHIP6 through the month of
April.
Order
Confirmation: Dena confirms every order before shipment. This provides her an
opportunity to ensure all pricing, discounts, delivery logistics and ship date
are in order. You can expect her call prior to shipment. Ernie packs the boxes.
Our
affinity program is the A-List. When you join the A-List, Dena will confirm
your selections from full portfolio, reds only, Pinot Noir only or whatever
suits. The discounts are better and the fulfillment costs are lower. And at the
end of the day, you are on the A-List. So is Captain Kirk. Check it out here:
So
until this passes, we recommend following all federal, state and local
ordinances to the best of your ability. And if you must SIP, we hope you are
sipping some very fine Oregon Pinot Noir. And Pinot in Pink Rosé Lip Sanitizer.
Lips are very important.
Kindest
Regards,
Dena
& Ernie
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