“Naumes Crush and Fermentation, LLC, is open and ready to make wine from the 2015 harvest, and the owners expect to process 200 tons of grapes for approximately 13,000 cases of wine this year. The emergence of this new force on the local scene is part of an evolution in the Southern Oregon wine industry.”
Custom Crush: The next generation
“The processing equipment, the capital they’re investing into the winery, the techniques we can use are really sophisticated, high-end winemaking techniques that will allow us to make some of the best wines in Southern Oregon,” [Says Head Winemaker Chris Graves]”
Custom Crushing Expands in Oregon
“Graves told Wines & Vines the aim is to work within the facility’s means, focusing on manageable quantities of high-quality wine rather than simply boosting through-put.”
“With hundreds of acres of vineyard in Southern Oregon yet to reach full production, Donovan said the rise of custom-crush facilities to serve local brands means local fruit isn’t just supplementing production elsewhere, something that’s long been the case.”
Naumes family to open custom-crush winery in Oregon
“The Naumes family is famous along the West Coast for growing pears, but next month, it becomes a significant player in the Southern Oregon wine industry by opening a custom-crush facility in Medford.”
“At the start, Naumes Crush will be prepared to crush 200 tons of fruit, the equivalent of 15,000 cases of wine, but it is designed to process 500 tons. Naumes also is prepared to work with customers looking to make anywhere from two to 50 tons.”
Major Winemaking Facility to Open in Southern Oregon
“Naumes Crush can handle a wide range of grape varieties and winemaking styles. The secure, ultra-sanitary facility is large enough to accommodate the full range of custom crush needs, yet small enough to guarantee personal attention. Laura Naumes estimates the facility will process up to 200 tons of grapes this year, ultimately rising to 500+ tons.”