Roland – farmhouse ale/wine hybrid with Pinot Gris grapes

Roland

A blend of farmhouse ales brewed with Washington Barley and Elwha River Spelt. Refermented on destemmed and crushed Pinot Gris grapes from the Naches Heights Vineyard in Yakima Valley for two months and rested in bottles for six months. Roland is effervescent and fruity with notes of watermelon candy and a vertical tartness. 

We are intentional about where we get our ingredients from and have been thrilled to work with third-generation farmer Phil Cline of Naches Heights Vineyard on this project. The unique volcanic soils in Naches Heights, combined with the vineyards’ unusually high bestows cool nights upon the grapes, imbuing them with food friendly acidity to balance the ripeness.

Naches Heights Vineyard is adamant about growing their grapes with love and use organic or biodynamic practices and follow guidelines of programs like Salmon Safe and LIVE as often as possible. The Salmon Safe certification ensures the protection of Washington’s valuable watersheds. Their wish is to preserve their vineyards for the next generation and leave the world a better place than it was when they got here.