Vineyard & Winery Profiles
Bjornson Vineyard3635 Bethel Heights Road NW
Salem, OR 97304
Phone: 503-593-1584
E-mail: info@bjornwine.com
Bjornson Vineyard, comprised of fifteen acres of Pinot noir vines, is part of a scenic 107-acre parcel of land, nestled in the heart of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. Our priorities are simple: to grow premium wine grapes, to take care of our land, and to enjoy the journey as we support these goals.
We believe that our site, surrounded by some of Oregon's most acclaimed vineyards and wineries, has the perfect combination of soil, slope and climate to produce top-quality Pinot Noir. We are committed to being responsible stewards of this beautiful property. We employ sustainable farming practices that promote ecological balance in the vineyard, and in the surrounding creeks and woodlands. In keeping with our sustainable philosophy, we have installed a 10 kW wind turbine to supply the electricity needs of Bjornson Vineyard.
Tasting Room Hours:
Sorry, no tasting room at this vineyard.
Owners:
Mark and Pattie Bjornson
Vineyard Manager:
Clarke Vineyard Management
First Vintage:
2009 - anxiously anticipating release, Thanksgiving 2010!
Acreage Planted:
Kristjan's Block - 8 acres, planted 2006
Hunter's Block - 4.0 acres, planted 2009
Claire's Block - 3.0 acres, planted 2009
Varieties Planted:
Pinot noir - Pommard and Dijon 777 clones, newer plantings include Dijon 115, 667, and Wadenswil clones.
Elevation, Exposure and Soil Profile:
The initial eight-acre block is a southwest facing slope ranging from 465 - 530 feet in elevation, and is composed of Nekia and Jory soil types. We planted another seven acres in the fall of 2009, and expect to plant a total of 30 acres over the next several years. The remainder of the 107 acres will be maintained as forests, creeks and riparian areas.
Viticulture Philosophies and Practices:
"Balance" sums up our viticulture philosophy at Bjornson Vineyard, and we support this charge by employing sustainable farming practices that promote and protect the natural ecosystem in the vineyard, as well as in the surrounding woodlands and watersheds. Bjornson Vineyard is certified by LIVE (Low Input Viticulture and Enology, Inc.) and Salmon Safe.>> Vineyard & Winery Profiles home
