Tim Talks
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Tune in every week as we share experiences from the farm and winery. We'll take you on a fun and fascinating journey through our vines and olive orchards. We'll talk about all things wine and olive oil combined with cooking tips, sustainable practices, and so much more!
Tim Talks - Episode 28 - Olive Harvesting and Milling
As the grape harvest wraps up, the olive harvest begins. We are in full swing harvesting and milling olives at Trattore Farms. Tune in as Tim explains how we harvest olives and mill them onsite.
Dec 3, 2021 at 7:16 AM
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Tim Talks - Episode 27 - Community Milling
For more than a decade, Tim and Mary Louise have brought locals together for community milling days! Whether folks bring in five pounds on up to 500 pounds, the olives are weighed, combined, and milled. The percentage of olives contributed is equal to the amount one goes home with, not to mention the wide variety of olives brought in that make the community milling blends so special!
Nov 22, 2021 at 8:30 AM
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Tim Talks - Episode 26 - Holiday Wine Pairings
Join Tim and our winemaker Craig Strehlow as they share some of their favorite wine pairings for the 2021 Holiday season!
Nov 5, 2021 at 6:00 AM
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Tim Talks - Episode 25 - Thank you, Club Members
Thank you to our Club members! We are incredibly grateful for all your support over the years. You are what makes Trattore great!
Oct 21, 2021 at 6:00 PM
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Tim Talks - Episode 24 - Part II Tim's Tractors
In Part II of Tim's Tractors story, we learn more about vintage and working tractors at Trattore Farms. It's another fun and fascinating snippet into the journey of how Trattore came to be (from a tractor's point of view;-).
Oct 7, 2021 at 10:07 PM
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Tim Talks - Episode 23 - Part II The History of Trattore Farms
In this episode, Tim will take you back to when he first purchased the property, along with what historical buildings existed (an old barn from the 1800s and a cistern that provided water from a local spring) and more about our olive mill. We hope you enjoy Tim's story on some of the history of Trattore Farms.
Sep 24, 2021 at 11:21 AM
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Tim Talks - Episode 22 - Estate Viognier Harvest!
Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. We are so appreciative of this day. How fitting that at sunrise on this Labor Day, Trattore will harvest its estate Viognier grapes, and what a beautiful harvest it is. Thank you to our vineyard and winemaking crew! We hope you enjoy all that goes into the vine to wine cycle. White winemaking is a bit different than the red grape harvest from episode 21. Tune in!
Sep 9, 2021 at 6:49 PM
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Tim Talks - Episode 21 - Our First Grape Harvest Experience of the Season
In our 21st episode of Tim Talks, we journey through the vineyards and into the cellar as we pick Pinot Noir from Lee Martinelli's Laughlin Ranch Vineyard in Russian River Valley. Watch this video to the end, and Tim will share a special library wine offer valid through Labor Day, 2021. Enjoy!
Aug 28, 2021 at 5:36 AM
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Tim Talks - Episode 20 - The History of Trattore Farms
In our 20th episode of Tim Talks, and as we approach harvest, we thought it fitting to share the history of Trattore with you! Enjoy this special episode as Tim takes you back in time to talk about his journey to building this farm and winery.
Aug 12, 2021 at 5:00 PM
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Tim Talks - Episode 19 - Veraison!
Tune in this week with Tim and Craig as they talk about veraison at Trattore Vineyards - the transition from berry growth to berry ripening, and many changes in berry development occur at veraison. It's pre-harvest preparation time, the calm before the busy period of grape picking, and long hours in the cellar.
Jul 31, 2021 at 6:00 AM
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