Winemaking Blog by Jason Murray at Arterra Wines

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Jason Murrary, Winemaker at Arterra Wines

Meet Jason Murray, owner and winemaker of Arterra Wines

From his youth raising sheep with his family, and working on local farms, Jason Murray has always had a passion for agriculture. Working at a local garden center in high school was the catalyst to moving into Horticulture and earning BS and MS degrees at UMCP. A position in Commercial Horticulture in Loudoun County immersed Jason early in the establishment of Virginia viticulture. Transitioning to Vineyard management and then winemaking – Jason continued his pursuit of passionate agriculture, embracing clean and natural winemaking techniques as an extension of the biological system of grape growing, and discovered those techniques as the key to unlocking the highest quality of wine. With over 20 years of experience, Jason continues to develop the techniques that produce the worlds greatest wines by embracing True Terroir expression and Clean Wine.


  • 2026 Fall Release

    2026 Fall Release

    2024 Roussanne, 2024 Blaufrankisch, 2024 Cabernet Franc, 2023 Norton We have a spectacular Seasonally ideal line-up of wines for the Autumn 2026 Release! Vintage 2024 brought us wines of pronounced character complexity, and we have one last 2023 red in the mix! This assortment captivates with a balance of medium weight and intensity with fresh…

  • Wine & Wellness  Episode 2: delight in the PLeasure of Wine

    Wine & Wellness Episode 2: delight in the PLeasure of Wine

    One of the things I love about wine is simply the pleasure of enjoying it. Savoring the flavor profiles, varietal character, or simply the style in which it was created. The excitement of learning about its history, how it was made, who made it or what the vintage year was like. Wine has such a…

  • State of the Vineyard: Summer 2026

    State of the Vineyard: Summer 2026

    Well, you win some & you lose some. There’s good news on the organic front, but weather has contributed to some bad news (crop loss).

  • Discovering the 2026 Vintage: What It Really Takes to Grow Great Wine

    Discovering the 2026 Vintage: What It Really Takes to Grow Great Wine

    Jason Murray, Arterra’s winemaker, built this vineyard around one conviction: the fruit has to be right. This article (with video) describes the season-by-season diligence that goes into growing estate fruit worthy of the creating wines of distinction and character.

  • Arterra 2026 Spring Release

    Arterra 2026 Spring Release

    Explore Arterra Wines 2026 Spring Release, featuring 2025 Rosé, Chenin Blanc and Zero Albariño.

  • Wine & Wellness: Episode 1: An INtro to the SEries

    Wine & Wellness: Episode 1: An INtro to the SEries

    We craft our wine in an artful way emphasizing what we deem as best practices to make the highest quality wine. If you don’t feel good after drinking your wine, it was not produced using these best practices.

  • Understanding Clean Wine: A Fun Graphic

    Understanding Clean Wine: A Fun Graphic

    What is Clean Wine? While there is no official definition, these graphics outline the practices with which “clean wine” is commonly associated.

  • 1st Organic Harvest Season: A Transformation

    1st Organic Harvest Season: A Transformation

    Overall we are feeling optimistic that the universe is supporting our refocusing, and that all of the energetics are aligned positively.  This is a journey, it is a process that must unfold and play out.

  • Arterra Goes Organic

    Arterra Goes Organic

    Arterra initiated a half acre organic trial in 2023 with Cabernet Sauvignon, expanded it to a full acre in 2024 by adding Roussanne, and has now converted the entire 8.5 acre estate vinifera vineyard to 100% organic operations in 2025. While successful, there is still a great deal of risk and learning underway…

  • Arterra Trio: Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot and Tannat

    Arterra Trio: Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot and Tannat

    Affectionately referred to as the ‘Arterra Trio’, Tannat, Petit Verdot, and Petite Sirah have established themselves as core varietals to the Arterra experience. Each produces distinct varietal wines…