We're self-funded, family-owned, and have built the vineyard and wine business from the ground up. We also have learned everything as we've gone along. Which probably explains why we're in year seven of our three-year plan. We do want to thank all of our friends and family for the constant encouragement along the way. We are committed to making the highest quality wine possible. By owning our vineyard, we have complete control over the fruit, which is critical in making great wine. We also know what we don't know, so as we learn the winemaking ropes, so to speak, we have greatly benefitted from the expert help of Bill Musgnung in 2003-2005 and Dean Fisher starting this 2006 vintage.

Our vineyard is located about 4 miles west of Carlton in the new Yamhill-Carlton District AVA. We have 11 acres of Pinot Noir and 2 acres of Pinot Blanc. Vines range in age from 20 years old to 5 years old. Our vineyard slopes mostly south and east, although we have parts that go in every direction. We believe that the complexity of the site will translate into more complex wines, although time will tell. All prime vineyards in the north Willamette Valley are planted on hillsides, which is exactly the opposite of what you see in places like Napa Valley. One reason is to eliminate as much as possible the danger from spring frosts - cold air just flows down the hillside v. pooling around the vines. Another reason is that the hillsides are less fertile, which, as counterintuitive as it might seem, is better for growing high quality Pinot Noir grapes.