You may recall my post from about a year ago describing the disastrous 2024 season we experienced due to some very questionable vineyard management at NOET Vineyards. There were simply too many issues to repeat here, but if you’re interested in the details, please feel free to look up my earlier post.
In short, the outcome was heartbreaking. In 2024, our harvest came in at only about 400 lbs, compared to an average of roughly 2,000 lbs in prior years. Even more painful was the drop in quality—the grapes were noticeably below the standard we had come to expect for our double-gold-winning wines.
For the 2025 season, we reached out to Coastal Viticulture (https://coastalvit.com), who had managed our vineyard in earlier years. They had previously stepped away from the Lamorinda area due to conflicts with some vineyard owners, a decision made at the time by Dylan, who is no longer with the company. With Bryan now leading operations, I was able to convince Coastal Viticulture to return and help heal our vineyard.
What a difference a year can make.
I honestly did not expect such a strong and rapid recovery. It turns out our vines are remarkably resilient, and with proper care, they flourished once again. In 2025, we achieved a record-breaking harvest of over 2,400 lbs—and remarkably, this was accomplished with little to almost no irrigation.
Bryan at Coastal Viticulture is currently open to taking on additional clients in the Lamorinda area. If you are looking for professional, thoughtful vineyard management, I can highly recommend their services based on our experience.
Eero Teerikorpi @ NOET Vineyards (eero@teerikorpi.com)
