The Eola-Amity Hills

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Aeolus Vineyard

Aeolus Vineyard

Address: 3935 Oak Knoll Rd NW, Salem, Oregon, 97304
Owners: Rod & Danette Elliot-Mullens
Acres: 4.3
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir, Tempranillo
Website: aeolusvineyards.com
Description: Purchased by Rod and Danette Elliot-Mullens and originally planted by Ed Greenwood, the Aeolus Vineyard is located in the southern end of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. It consists of 1.7 acres of Tempranillo, 1.1 acres of Dijon 115 Pinot Noir and 1.5 acres of Pommard Pinot Noir, totaling 4.3 cropped acres. Farming is organic-focused.

Anahata Vineyard

Address: 5900 Zena Rd. NW, Salem, OR 97304
Website: atthejoy.com/anahata-vineyard
Description: Located at 500ft elevation in the heart of Willamette Valley’s acclaimed Eola Amity Hills. 
Anahata’s translation is the sanskrit word for the heart chakra. There are 20 acres planted on 9 blocks with 7×4 spacing … 8 of the blocks are named as translations of the word “JOY”. The signature block is called the “SMP” block after Sister Mary Paule, our aunt who served the children of South Africa for over 60 years building orphanages and schools.

Anna-Louise Vineyard

Website: roseandarrowestate.com.
Description:
Leslie’s Anna-Louise Vineyard and the Stephens Vineyard are currently managed by Rose and Arrow Winery. Netanya Welch is the onsite vineyard manager and Felipe Ramirez is the winemaker. Currently the vineyards are producing two premium wines, Gathered Stones and Hopewell Hills. Gathered Stones 2017 was rated one of the top seven wines in Oregon by Wine Spectator. Spectator scored it at 95. 2018 Gathered Stones was rated at 96 by Wine and Spirits and Rose and Arrow was named as one of the top 100 US Wineries. Wine and Spirits also named Gathered Stones as one of the three Pinot Noirs rated in the top 100 Wines in the US. Ian Lombard and Mark Tarlov are the owners of Rose and Arrow with world renown Terroir Consultant Pedro Parra.
To taste these wines and others by Rose and Arrow, make an appointment to stop by the Alit tasting room in Dundee, Oregon. Rose and Arrow tastings are by appointment only. You can also shop online at roseandarrowestate.com.  503-487-6741

Antica Terra Vineyard

Antica Terra Vineyard

Website: anticaterra.com
Description:
 Antica Terra is an 11-acre vineyard located on a rocky hillside in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. The first vines were planted here in 1989 in a clearing within the oak savannah. The geology of the site is extremely unusual; in this place, the remains of a far older prehistoric seabed rise to the surface, leaving the vines to struggle, without topsoil, amongst a fractured mixture of sandstone sown with fossilized oyster shells.

B & J Vineyard

Address: 8810 SE Eola Hills Rd. Amity, Oregon 97101
Contact: 503-835-0302 & 503-502-4835
Description: 3,500 vines were planted in March of 2007 on 3 acres.  Soil is Jory.  Elevation is 900’ at the top, down to 700’ at the bottom. Pinot Gris clone is 152 – 1 acre is planted at the top elevation. Pinot Noir clones are 667/777 – 2 acres are planted at the lower elevation. We got our first harvest in 2009.  In 2010 the birds ate everything – we now net.  In 2011 the grapes never ripened.  2012 was a very good year and although we didn’t get the quantity, the quality was very good and we sold all of our grapes.  2013 bud break occurred two weeks ahead of the 2012 crop and we harvest the Pinot Noir on September 17th and the Pinot Gris on October 9th – we sold all of our grapes to two wineries.

Bethany Heights Vineyard

Address: 8810 SE Eola Hills Rd. Amity, Oregon 97101
Contact:
503-835-0302 & 503-502-4835
Description:
3,500 vines were planted in March of 2007 on 3 acres.  Soil is Jory.  Elevation is 900’ at the top, down to 700’ at the bottom. Pinot Gris clone is 152 – 1 acre is planted at the top elevation. Pinot Noir clones are 667/777 – 2 acres are planted at the lower elevation. We got our first harvest in 2009.  In 2010 the birds ate everything – we now net.  In 2011 the grapes never ripened.  2012 was a very good year and although we didn’t get the quantity, the quality was very good and we sold all of our grapes.  2013 bud break occurred two weeks ahead of the 2012 crop and we harvest the Pinot Noir on September 17th and the Pinot Gris on October 9th – we sold all of our grapes to two wineries.

Bethel Heights Estate Vineyard

Address: 6060 Bethel Heights Rd. NW, Salem, Oregon 97304
Website: bethelheights.com
Description: Bethel Heights Estate includes the original 50-acre Bethel Heights Vineyard established in 1977, the adjacent Justice Vineyard established in 1999, and the adjacent Lewman Vineyard established in 2002 by Dennis Lewman and purchased by Bethel Heights in 2020.
Bethel Heights Vineyard is planted on a south-facing hillside rising from 480 to 620 feet in elevation, with shallow, well-drained soils of volcanic origin, primarily Nekia with some Jory. Theoldest vines were planted in 1977-1979 to own-rooted Pommard and Wädenswil Pinot noir andWente clone Chardonnay. Most of those own rooted vines are still alive and well and producing thebest wines of their life. More recent plantings after 1994 include Dijon Pinot noir clones 114, 115, 667, and 777, and Chardonnay Dijon 76, all on phylloxera resistant rootstock.
The 26-acre Justice Vineyard sits adjacent to Bethel Heights on the south, lower on the hillside, with soils that show the transition between volcanic layers above and the older underlying marine sedimentary layers of the original ocean seabed below. It is planted primarily to Pinot noir, including Dijon clones 114, 115, 667, 777, 943 and Pommard. Three blocks of Chardonnay include Dijon 76,
95 and 548. All the vines at Justice are on phylloxera resistant rootstock
The Lewman Vineyard sits right next to Justice Vineyard on the east and shares similar elevation and soil. Only 6 acres are planted so far, all Pinot noir, all on rootstock, planted between 2002 and 2016. The clones are 115, 667, 777, 943 and Pommard.

Bieze Vineyard

Address: 4410 Lone Star Road NW, Salem, Oregon 97304
Owners: Jerry & Sarah Bieze
Website: biezevineyard.com
Description: Bieze Vineyard sits a mile and a half up a gravel road, on a 100-year-old homestead with a classic white farmhouse and red barn.  On a clear day, you can see 5 mountains in the distance, from Washington State to Central Oregon.  At an elevation of 600-680 feet, the vineyard benefits from the cool breezes of the Van Duzer Corridor, which, together with sunny days, allow the growing season to be longer and more gradual, and further deepen the flavor and complexity of the fruit.  Ritner, Nekia, and Jory soils provide minerality to the wines produced from Bieze fruit. Our 40 acre ecologically diverse site, with spring-fed pond and oak pasture, was first planted to grapes in 2008 and currently has 25 acres of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Blanc.  We are a Salmon Safe and LIVE (Low Impact Vitaculture and Enology) Certified vineyard.  The Bieze family takes great pride in the fruit we grow and we appreciate the winemakers who express so beautifully the terroir of our vineyard in the wines they craft from our fruit.

Big Cheese Vineyard

Address: 17945 SE Walnut Hill Road, Amity, OR 97101
Contact: 954-648-2705
Description:
Big Cheese Vineyard is composed of 3.5 acres planted to Pinot Noir grapes. Clones are 777 and Pommard. We planted in 2008 and Bob Bailey was our vineyard contractor. We built a custom house on the site in 2011-12. We farm in the summer and live in Ft. Lauderdale, FL in the winter. Joe and Marilyn Merrit are the owners and Joe is the Big Cheese.

Björnson Estate Vineyard

Address: 3635 Bethel Heights Rd NW, Salem, Oregon 97304
Website: http://bjornsonwine.com/
Description:
Our mission is simple:  care for the land, make exceptional wine and enjoy life’s journey.  Exceptional wine begins in the vineyard; that’s why our vineyard is certified Salmon-Safe and sustainable by L.I.V.E. (Low Input Viticulture and Enology).  We believe that sustainable farming makes better wine.  Oregon “vineyard lore” suggests that abundant poison oak indicates a great site.  Happily for us (except when Mark used a chain saw to remove some massive plants), we’re covered under both schools of thought.

Bois Joli Vineyard

Address: 4875 Millies Lane, Amity, Oregon 97101
Contact:
541-908-2515
Description:
Bois Joli sits on the southwest facing tip of the Amity Hills, overlooking the city of Amity and the Coast Range, directly facing the Van Duzer Corridor.  Befitting its name (“Pretty Woods”), the vineyard is surrounded by a lovely oak/Douglas-fir forest that is rich with wildlife.  John and Nodie Ingraham founded the vineyard in 1983 by planting 2 acres of ungrafted Riesling vines (clones unknown), hauling hoses for water and controlling weeds with a push mower.  Rob Kistler and Barb Bond purchased the vineyard in 2009 (half Dijon clones, 777 and 115, and half Pommard clone 91) and 1 acre of Chardonnay (clone 95) in 2013.  This is a fairly high elevation site, averaging about 650’.  Soils are mostly sedimentary (Willakenzie) with a small area of Jory.  The vineyard is LIVE certified.

Bracken

Bracken Vineyard

Address: 5887 Orchard Heights Rd NW, Salem, Oregon 97304

Brooks Estate Vineyard

Address: 9360 SE Eola Hills Road, Amity, Oregon 97101
Website: brookswine.com
Description:
In 2009, we purchased the Eola Hills Vineyard. This site was originally planted between 1973 and 1977 with pinot noir and riesling.  We still have 10 acres (5 of each varietal) on its’ own rootstock. The remaining acres are mostly pinot noir with a tad of pinot gris. In 2012, we are proud to announce that our Estate Vineyard was certified by Demeter for Biodynamic farming principles! While we have practiced biodynamics in the vineyard since 2002, we finally got around to completing the paperwork for certification!

Bryn Mawr Estate Vineyard

Address: 5955 Bethel Heights Rd. NW, Salem, Oregon 97304
Website: brynmawrvineyards.com
Description: Bryn Mawr Vineyards is located  near Salem, Oregon,  in the central Willamette Valley.   Our 15 acre Eola Hills vineyard is located high above the valley floor ,  providing spectacular views of both the Coastal and Cascade  Mountain ranges.   The soils of Bryn Mawr are volcanic in origin and, like others in the Eola-Amity Hills, tend  to be shallower than other areas in the Willamette Valley.  The afternoon breezes that come from the Van Duzer Pass cool our grapes and preserve their natural acidity, creating bright, fresh wines that also reflect the structure and depth of our terroir. Our grapes are planted in blocks reflecting  differences in slope, elevation and exposure, as well as the Lauer family members for whom each block has been named.

Canary Hill Vineyard

Address: 980 Oak Grove Road, Salem, Oregon 97304
Website: kenwrightcellars.com
Description: The Canary Hill vineyard, owned by Ken and Karen Wright and managed by Seth Miller, is located in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, 9.5 miles west of Salem, Oregon and in the southwest end of the AVA. It was planted in 1983 by Dick and Nancy Daniel at an elevation of 450-550 feet on an eastern facing slope. This 21-acre property has 17.5 acres in vine on 10 X 5 foot and 10 X 6 foot spacing. Canary Hill is planted in 100% Pinot Noir with 54% Pommard clone, 34% 777 clone, 7% 114 clone and 5% 115 clone. Canary Hill is made up of Nekia and Jory soil derived from its volcanic parent material located 10-12 feet deep within the soil profile. Once roots have fully engaged the parent material, we find that our Pinot noir planted on volcanic sites tends to have red and blue fruit focused aromatics and flavor profiles. Canary Hill Pinot noir often has a lush texture and bright acidity.

Carlile’s Crest Vineyard

Address: 6675 SE Yampo Rd., Amity, OR 97101
Owner: Jessica Cortell
Contact: 541-829-1194 | jessica@vitisterra.com
Website: vitisterra.com
Year First Planted: 2016
Acres: 7.5
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Clones: Pinot Noir: 777, 115, Wadenswil, Pommard | Chardonnay: 76, 95, 548, Robert Mondavi
Acreage per Varietal: 2.5 acres Pinot Noir, 5 acres Chardonnay
Elevation: 650-800 feet
Slope/Aspect: Southwest
Description: Carlile’s Crest Vineyard is at 675 to 800 feet elevation and is tucked into the hills facing southwest in the Eola Amity AVA. We are located at the junction between Yampo and Skyline roads on the Yamhill County side. The vineyard consists of 6 planted acres with the first crop expected in 2016. The 18-acre property was developed with an approach to maintain the beauty and sense of place. The site will be farmed to produce the highest quality fruit and wines possible. The soils consist of the basalt /volcanic series on the upper half with Ritner, Nekia and Jory and the lower half is Steiwer soil composed of ancient uplifted ocean sediments. The vineyard is currently planted to about 4 acres of Pinot noir (clones 115, 777, 943, Pommard and Wadenswil) and 2 acres of Chardonnay (clones 76, 95 and 96).The vineyard is owned by Jessica Cortell and Doug King and managed by Vitis Terra Vineyards Services.
FAQ: Farming practices include organic and regenerative ag or no cultivation and no herbicide. Biodiversity is encouraged with wild flowers and native plants planted every year along with vegetable gardens and fruit trees. Kune Kune pigs help graze the vineyard, Other animals include chickens and 3 dogs including a large white Pyrnees mix livestock dog.

Carter Vineyard

Description: The Carter vineyard, owned by Ken and Karen Wright and managed by Seth Miller, is located in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, 10 miles West of Salem in the Southwest end of the AVA. It was planted in 1983 by Jack and Kathleen Carter at an elevation of 325 feet on a southwestern facing slope. This 21.66 acre vineyard is planted on 9 X 6 foot spacing. Carter is 100% Pinot Noir with 34% Pommard clone, 21% 777 clone, 18% 667 clone, 16% 115 clone and 11% Wadenswil Clone. The soil at Carter is mostly Nekia soil derived from its volcanic parent material located 2 to 3 feet deep within the soil profile. Once roots have fully engaged the parent material, we find that our Pinot noir planted on volcanic sites tends to have more fruit focused aromatics and flavor profiles. Carter Pinot Noir often exhibits dark blue and black fruits supported by firm acidity and moderate tannins.

Vines with a blue sky behind

Catalyst Vineyard

Description: Owned by Varnum Vintners. The  Catalyst Vineyard was planted in 1978 and includes 1.5 acres of Riesling, 1.0 acres of Pinot Noir, and 0.5 acres of Chardonnay.

Chemeketa Cellars Vineyard

Address: 215 Doaks Ferry Road NW, Salem, OR 97304
Contact: 503-584-7254
Website: chemeketacellars.com
Description:
Chemeketa Cellars is a small production vineyard and winery operated and maintained by the students of the Wine Studies program at Chemeketa Community College. The Wine Studies program was founded in 1999 at Chemeketa Eola in the rolling Eola-Amity hills of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. The 8 acre vineyard on-site grows 9 different varietals allowing students a breadth of experience in the winemaking process. Chemeketa Cellars currently produced around 500 cases a year and is located at the picturesque Northwest Wine Studies Center in Salem.

Cherry Hill Estate Vineyard

Address: 7867 Crowley Road, Rickreall, Oregon 97371
Website:
cherryhillwinery.com
Description:
Cherry Hill is a 150-acre estate, with 90 of those acres planted to pommard and dijon clones of pinot noir. All pruning, thinning, and leaf pulling is done by hand; so is the harvesting itself, a rarity in these days of increasing automation. Our vineyard lies on south and southwest slopes at elevations from 250-450 feet, which offers the maximum degree days for fruit ripening.  Vines include Dijon (115, 777,113) and Pommard clones set on phylloxera-resistant rootstock. The vineyard’s 80,000 vines were planted in 1998 with 6’ x 8’ spacing using a vertical trellising system.  Irrigation comes from our seven-acre spring-fed trout reservoir.  We crop to 2 tons per acre and harvest our fruit at precisely 23 brix.

Crawford Beck Vineyard

Address: 9100 SE Amity Road, PO Box 670, Amity, Oregon 97101
Contact: 503-835-0828
Website: crawfordbeck.com
Description:
The Crawford Beck Vineyard (CBV) is a venture of David and Jeanne Beck. The Eola Amity Hills AVA is quite different from the other Willamette Valley AVAs, and the CBV is distinct in its own micro-terroir.  Its soils are of volcanic origin, having been laid down by lava flows that occurred some 15 million years ago.  These clay-loam soils overlay ancient marine sediments that in many places are not far below the volcanic soils.  Furthermore, the CBV lies on the gentle slopes of a swale that faces south-southwest, looking across the Willamette Valley toward the gap in the Coast Range through which cooling breezes flow into the Valley.  These breezes blow steadily all summer, bathing the CBV slopes at night with relief from the day’s heat so essential for our grape varieties.  The altitude of the CBV slopes ranges from 387 feet to 521 feet above sea level. A former cattle ranch, the conversion of the farm to a vineyard began in 1996.  The plantings now include 11.29 acres of pinot noir (clones 115, Swan, 60, and Pommard), 1.19 acres of pinot gris (clone 3), and 2.08 acres of chardonnay (clones 76 and 96).  The vineyard is farmed sustainably and is certified by LIVE for its management practices.  Grapes from the Crawford Beck Vineyard are sold to acclaimed wineries throughout the valley.

Cristom Vineyards

Address: 6905 Spring Valley Road NW, Salem, Oregon 97304
Website:
cristomvineyards.com
Description:
Cristom Estate Vineyards us split into four vineyards: Eileen, Jessie, Louise and Marjorie Vineyards. The four estate Pinot Noir vineyards – Eileen, Jessie, Louise and Marjorie, named for Gerrie family matriarchs – each possess natural variances in soil, elevation and exposition. With minimal intervention during the winemaking process, Tom, Steve and team strive to craft wines that are an honest recording of both the vineyard and the vintage, producing the ultimate expressions of the stellar fruit we’re fortunate enough to work with. Recognized globally as a leading producer in our beloved Willamette Valley, our wines continue to be a unique blend of tradition, modernity and finesse.

Cubanisimo Estate Vineyard

Address: 1754 Best Rd NW, Salem, Oregon 97304
Website:
cubanisimovineyards.com
Description:
The vineyards face southeast from a 650 foot elevation and have sweeping views of Oregon’s wine rich Willamette Valley. Initially in 1991, eight acres of Pommard grapes were planted on Jory and Nekia soils of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. We planted two more acres of Pinot clones (115 & 777), on rootstock (101-14) in 2001 and we planted 2.5 acres of Pinot Gris in 2007. Early harvests provided grapes for King Estate, Erath and Evesham Wood. In 2003, Cubanisimo started producing estate wines with 540 cases produced. Currently, we are producing approximately 800 cases of Estate Pinot Noir each year and another 1000 cases that blend our estate grapes with other Pinot Noir grapes sourced from vineyards in the Willamette Valley. We produce about 150 cases annually of our Rosado de Pinot Noir with our estate grapes and plan to increase our Pinot Gris production as our vineyard begins producing more fruit. Extracting the finest elements nature will yield from the grapes and the terroir are at the heart of Cubanisimo’s winemaking philosophy. We feel the fine balance of stress and nurture achieved by the 5 x 7 foot spacing and the absence of irrigation will add complexity and depth of flavor to our Pinots

R Stuart and dog in the vineyard

Daffodil Hill

Soil: Jory
Perspective: West facing
Elevation:
350-500ft
Clones: Dijon 667, Dijon 114 on 101-14 rootstock
Year Planted: 2002
Acres Planted: 21
Description: Daffodil Hill is our first Estate Vineyard.

While we love walking through all of our vineyards, Daffodil Hill is probably our favorite for a morning walk. You start under a beautiful old walnut tree outside the farmhouse and walk up the center ravine of the vineyard heading east. You ascend rapidly (the slope is west-facing, up to about 500 ft elevation) through the barn block planted in Dijon 667 clone halfway to the top. You look back periodically, to the west and realize you can see both to the north and south, the coastal range, including the Van Duzer corridor and Mary’s Peak (the highest peak in the Oregon Coast range). As you continue on up to the top towards the Dijon 114 planting, it just becomes more and more magnificent. The wine always has an intense black cherry nose and palate with an herbal component of lavender, fennel, and rosemary. It reminds Rob of the smell of the earth that has been dry for a long time and then has its first rain – (we all know the smell) it’s called Petracore.

Distraction Vineyards

Address: 18101 SE Walnut Hill Road, Amity, Oregon 97101
Contact: 503-510-8061
Description:
2.25 acres of Pinot Noir located in the Van Duzer corridor
Year First Planted: 2000
Elevation: 410 feet
Slope/Aspect: Southeast

Dukes Family Estate Vineyard

Address: 7845 SE Amity Road, Amity, Oregon 97101
Owner: Jackie & Pat Dukes
Contact: info@dukesfamilyvineyards.com
Website: dukesfamilyvineyards.com
Description: At Dukes Family Vineyards, we view ourselves merely as conservators of the land rather than as owners and as such are committed to low-impact, ecologically sound sustainability in our farming methodologies and to the continual improvement of the vineyard environment. We wholly subscribe to the old adage that great wine begins in the vineyard. Sitting on the back side of Walnut Hill at the North end of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, Dukes Family Vineyards is 58 acres of South facing slope and elevations running from 560 feet to 260 feet. The soils are primarily Willakenzie (dark brown to yellowish-brown silty-clay loam, sandstone origin) and Yamhill (silt loam, volcanic basalt origin) with several additional soils types scattered throughout the sixteen-acre vineyard, all serving to add a level of complexity to the wines. Seven and a half acres of the vineyard (Pinot Noir Dijon clones 113, 114 and 115 as well as a small block of Syrah, all grafted onto 3309 root stock) were planted between 1996 and 2000.  The vines are planted with the standard nine foot rows and four and one half foot in-row spacing (approximately 1,000 plants pre acre). We have implemented cultural practices in our farming methodologies which minimize the use of chemicals and fertilizers while greatly enhancing biodiversity.
FAQ: Tasting by the Dragonfly Reservoir – Pond, 100% Estate Produced Wines

Elton Vineyards - Photo credit: Andrea Johnson

Elton Vineyards

Address: 22500 Ingram Lane NW, Salem, Oregon 97304
Owner: Willamette Valley Vineyards
Contact: info@eltonwines.com
Website: www.eltonwines.com
Description: Dick and Betty O’Brien planted Elton Vineyard in 1983 and spent their lives growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the Eola Hills. It was named one of Oregon’s top ten vineyards by Wine Press Northwest and was in Wine & Spirits as one of the five key vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. The vineyard was planted on land inherited from Betty’s parents, Elton and Peggy Ingram — hence the name Elton Vineyard and the address on Ingram Lane. Upon the O’Briens’ retirement in 2007, the vineyard was contracted under a long-term lease to Willamette Valley Vineyards. The vineyard includes more than 60 acres planted on east-southeast slopes of the Eola Hills, just west of Hopewell, in Yamhill County. The elevation rises from 250-500 feet, and the vineyard soil is primarily Jory and Nekia.The majority of the vineyard contains Pinot Noir, including Pommard, Wädenswil, 115, 777 and 114 clones. The vineyard also includes Dijon Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and a small amount of Grüner Veltliner grapes.

Eola Hills Legacy Estate Vineyard

Address: 1600 Oak Grove Road NW, 1.7 miles north of Hwy 22W.
Website: eolahillswinery.com
Description:
Enjoy the spirit and flavors of Oregon at Eola Hills Wine Cellars’ Legacy Estate Vineyard – our largest and most beautiful vineyard. Just a 10-minute drive west of Salem, you’ll find our tasting room in a rustic old barn, surrounded by 160 acres of vineyards and forest. 72.11 acres planted in Fall ’08 and Spring/Fall ‘09. The vineyard can be found just south of the 45th parallel north on a southwest-facing slope, with views toward Monmouth and the Coast Range. Varietals include Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Maréchal Foch, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon. The soils at Legacy Estate vineyard are mixed, a result of the region’s geologic history of volcanic activity, ancient seabeds, glacial and sedimentary flood deposits.  Soils include: Jory, Chehulpum, Hazelair, Hemick, Nekia, McAlpin, Ritner, Steiwer

Eola Springs Vineyard

Address: 3110 Oak Grove Road, Rickreall, Oregon 97371
Contact: 503-399-1475
Description:
Originally planted in 1972 by Carl Stevens, the Eola Springs Vineyard is owned by Judy Jordan of Capra Vineyards. This pioneering vineyard, with its ideal position in the throat of the Van Duzer corridor, has proven itself time and time again to be a jewel that dynamically improves. Beyond the original 1972 planting, additional vines were added in 1980, 1984, 1990, 2006, and continuing today, reflecting the evolution of Willamette Valley and the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. The lower elevation of this site is silty Missoula Flood Deposits that are deep on the terrace and thin upslope where the silty material mantles older alluvium and clayey paleosol of the foothills. The lower and midslope positions have soils formed in sedimentary rocks and the silt thins. Higher up the slope, the soils formed in basalt and in basalt over sedimentary rocks. The Eola-Amity Hills are capped with Columbia River Basalt. Diversity makes this vineyard tremendously complex with blocks varying by slope break, aspects, and soil. One third of the 178-acre vineyard is planted predominantly to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay along with blocks of Muscat and Pinot Gris. The second third is in development and the remaining portion open.

Five Points Vineyard

Address: 6915 SE Eola Hills Road, Amity, Oregon
Owners: Mike Spath & Donna Whinnery
Email: fivepointsvineyard@gmail.com
Description:
Five Points Vineyard is located in the Northwest section of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA and surrounded by native White Oak trees. Elevation is between 420 feet to 510 feet with a riparian area running through the vineyard, which results in Southeast and Northwest facing slopes. The riparian area also provides wildlife habitat and adds to the property’s biodiversity. Like most vineyards in the Willamette Valley, it is dry farmed. We purchased our 20-acre property in 2019, and worked with Results Partners to develop and manage a 10-acre vineyard. The site has very diverse soils with seven different soil types, which are a mixture of marine sedimentary and volcanic basalt. For rootstock, shallow soils were paired with 3309, and for the moderate to deep soils, we used Schwarzmann and 101-14.  Eight acres of Pinot Noir and two acres of Chardonnay were planted in November 2020. For Pinot Noir clones we chose Pommard, 667, 777 and Mt. Eden, and for Chardonnay we selected the 76 clone. Our focus will be to produce grapes of exceptional quality resulting from high touch, sustainable and regenerative farming practices. We are using to the Simonet and Sirch (Sap Flow) pruning method to maintain vine health and optimize vine longevity. We are certified Salmon Safe and are becoming LIVE (Low Impact Viticulture and Enology) certified.  Our plan is to work towards becoming more organic and biodynamic.

Golden Hillside Vineyard

Contact: 503-857-2182
Email: Ted Rogers
Description:
Golden Hillside Vineyard is composed of three planted acres of Pinot Noir – including clones Dijon 115 and 828. It is situated on a gentle slop facing east, about 480 feet elevation. LIVE Certified with habitat to attract wildlife and encourage wildflowers.

Hidden Rocks Estate Vineyard

Address: 10751 Purple Plum Heights, Dayton, Oregon 97124
Contact: 503-771-0804
Website: hiddenrocksestate.com
Description:
East facing slope, 300-400 feet elevation, Jory and Neakia soils, 114-115 and 777 Pinot Noir clones. 15.5 acres planted in 2002. The Vineyard Manager is John Gilpin.

Holloran La Chenaie Vineyard

Address: 2636 SW Schaeffer Rd., West Linn, Oregon 97068
Contact: 503-638-6224
Website: holloranvineyardwines.com
Description:
Le Chenaie  Vineyard is owned by Holloran Vineyard Wines – Handcrafted Wines from Premium Vineyard Sites. HVW produces small quantities of handcrafted wine from premium vineyard sites in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. We emphasize low yields and careful hands-on management of the vines to produce wines that express the unique characteristics of our vineyard sites. Currently we are producing 4,000 cases per year. Located near Salem, Oregon, in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, La Chenaie is a 103 acre site with 26 acres under vine. Here we grow Pinot Noir, Riesling, Tempranillo and Sauvignon Blanc. We planted this vineyard beginning in 2001, and the soils are volcanic – Jory, Gelderman and Ritner. Elevations are 460′ to 585′, with aspects of South, Southeast and Southwest. The ocean breezes from the Van Duzer corridor in the coastal range influence this site as with much of the western portion of the Eola-Amity Hills.

Hoodview Vineyard

Address: 11791 SE Hoodview Rd, Amity, OR, 97101
Description: Vineyard Info Coming Soon

Jessie James Vineyard

Address: 8849 S.E. Three Trees Lane, Amity, OR, 97101
Varietals Grown: 4 acres of Pinot noir
Elevation: 660.67 ft.
Slope: 8.1% (4.65°)
Aspect: Southeast (120.14°)

Julon Vineyard

Address: 3480 Oak Grove Road, Rickreall, OR, 97371
Website: mouvancewinery.com
Description:
Julon Vineyard sits on a fifty-acre site in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, just five miles northwest of Salem, Oregon. The property ranges from 225 to 410 feet in elevation, with southern and southwestern slopes facing the Oregon Coast Range. A variety of soils are present on the site, including Chehulpum, Bellpine, Willakenzie, Steiwer, and Rickreall. These soils were formed through the weathering of the marine sediments that now lie beneath them. The vineyard is divided into seven blocks along the upper half of the property. Four different Pinot Noir clones are planted throughout these blocks—Pommard, Wadenswil, Dijon 115, and Dijon 777. The vines are grafted onto phylloxera-resistant rootstocks 3309 and 101-14. To the west of the Eola-Amity Hills lies the Van Duzer Corridor, a gap in the Oregon Coast Range. This gap channels marine winds from the Pacific Ocean into the lower Willamette Valley, resulting in relatively cool temperatures. This moderating effect allows the grapes to develop a balanced acidity even in the midst of the Willamette Valley’s warm summers.

Keeler Estate Vineyard

Address: 5100 SE Rice Lane, Amity, Oregon 97101
Contact: 503-550-0308
Website: keelerestatevineyard.com
Description:
Keeler Estate Vineyard is proud to be located in the well-known Eola-Amity Hills AVA.  We are a picturesque, certified organic and biodynamic vineyard. It is our strong belief that we must care for our land and therefore stay away from using pesticides and harmful chemicals. Our first blocks of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris were planted in 2008. Then we added Chardonnay and a small block of Riesling. There are now 30 acres of plantings with elevations from 220 to 500 feet and an exposure south southwest. The higher elevations are an ancient ocean bed consisting of soils such as Steiwer, Chehulpum and shallow sedimentary soils. People delight in visiting our place, tasting our wines while they walk around a natural ecosystem with diverse plantings, ponds and streams and a magnificent observation deck overlooking the valley south to Corvallis.

Keller Family Vineyard

Description: The Keller Family Vineyard sits on the south ridge of the Eola-Amity Hills overlooking the Cascade Mountains. This location benefits from the Van Duzer Corridor winds resulting in relatively cool nightly temperatures during the warm summer growing season. The vineyard consists of three acres of Pinot Noir divided amongst Dijon 114, Dijon 115, and Pommard clones in addition to one acre of Chardonnay Dijon 76. Elevations range from 250 feet for the Chardonnay and 420 to 580 feeet for the Pinot Noir. The Keller Family Vineyard has been 100% organically farmed since 2013 without irrigation. The vineyard location benefits from deep, rocky soils of Jory, Gelderman, Yamhill and Rittner. The fruit has produced numerous designate wines from 2011 to 2018.

Kestrel Heights Vineyard

Description: First blocks of vineyard have been planted with equal amounts of 113, 115, and Mt. Eden 37 clones on 101-14 root stock. Farming practices include organic, bio-dynamic, and LIVE.

Kuenzi Family Vineyard

Address: 7975 Spring Valley Rd NW, Salem, OR 97304
Tasting Room: In progress, purchase online for now
Contact: Art Kuenzi, 503-932-8313
Website: Website: www.kuenzifamilyvineyard.com
Description:
Our mission is to create a legacy for our future generations by working together as a family creating excellent customer experiences while serving quality wine. Kuenzi Family Vineyard is located on the eastern side of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. It has a south eastern exposure to the sun with an elevation of 280 to 450 feet. Our mature vines are pinot noir (pommard, 777, 667 and Swan). In the future we will also have chardonnay and sauvignon blanc. These grapes are custom crushed at Holloran Vineyard Wines and transformed into exquisite wines that we hope you will enjoy! Our hope is to have a tasting room built by spring 2024, please check our website and follow us on social media to see our progress and to view our current selections of wine.

Le Puits Sec Vineyard

Address: 3795 Wallace Rd. NW, Salem, Oregon 97304
Website: eveshamwood.com
Description:
Evesham Wood was founded by Russ and Mary Raney in 1986. After a comprehensive search throughout the Willamette Valley, they chose a site for the estate vineyard, “Le Puits Sec” (French for “the dry well” which we have in the vineyard). There they planted eight acres, three of Pinot Noir (Pommard clone), two each of Chardonnay (108 clone) and Pinot Gris (Colmar clones) and one of Gewurztraminer. Since then, four and one half acres have gradually been added (1.5 ac. of 3 Dijon clones of Pinot Noir, 1 ac. of 3 Dijon clones of Chardonnay, and one ac. Pinot Gris, as well as small plantings of the German variety, Rieslaner and the Austrian variety, Gruener Veltliner). In addition, the original two acres of Chardonnay were grafted over to Pinot Noir in 1999. The gently sloping, east-facing vineyard is tightly-spaced and nestled on a low terrace (300-420 ft. elevation) on the eastern side of the Eola-Amity Hills ridge. This area, known locally as “Spring Valley”, has already proven to have one of Oregon’s best micro-climates for the production of fine wines from Burgundian and Alsatian varieties. It is here that the rather shallow volcanic basalt soils allow us to achieve the low yields we seek for wines of great intensity and complexity. As well, it is the uniqueness of this “terroir” that gives Le Puits Sec wines their signature.

Lingua Franca Estate Vineyard

Address: 9675 Hopewell Rd. NW, Salem, Oregon 97304
Contact: 503-687-3005
Website: www.linguafranca.wine
Description: Our home estate vineyard, the 66-acre Lingua Franca Estate Vineyard, is situated on Lone Star Road next door to two iconic vineyard sites in the Eola-Amity Hills: Seven Springs and Lone Star Vineyard. The site is rich in Jory, Jory-Geldermann, and Nekia soil, and the vineyard is a combination of 18 different Dijon clones and heritage clones and rootstock, sourced from specific vineyards when possible. The parameters here are perfect – with eastern exposure, morning sun, moderate cooling winds, slopes of 12-20% throughout the vineyard, and excellent drainage.

Lone Star Vineyard

Address: PO Box 280, Dundee, Oregon 97115
Contact: 503-538-8520 x233
Website: argylewinery.com
Acres: 112.99
Description:
Do great views ensure great wines? At Lone Star Vineyard the vines are treated to a sweeping view of the Cascades, from Mt. Rainier in the north to the Three Sisters to the south. While the view is stunning, this low elevation, warm site is a magnet for the two forces crucial for ripening grapes: light and heat. As the first light of day peaks over the Cascade range, Lone Star Vineyard begins absorbing the full power of the sun. Located 15 miles south of Dundee in the Eola Hills, this 116 acre site is oriented to maximize the sun’s light and heat. Lone Star is owned by Argyle Winery is the vineyard that produces some of Argyle’s most coveted and highly-rated wines – Nuthouse Pinot Noir and Nuthouse Chardonnay.

LS Vineyard

Address: Hopewell Road, Salem, OR, 97304
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Lynx Hill Vineyard

Owners: John & Jan Burnham
Contact: lynxhillvineyard@gmail.com
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir & Chardonnay
Description: Lynx Hill Vineyard was planted in 2018 with the intent to produce high quality premier wine grapes for sale to local wineries.
Current clones planted: Pinot Noir(Pommard, 777, 115), Chardonnay (Wente, 76,96,95) 9.2 total acres planted 6.1 acres of Pinot Noir and 3.1 acres of Chardonnay.
Elevation: 500-700ft. Slope aspect primarily East-South East.

Mclain Vineyard

Address: 18000 SE Walnut Hill Road, Dayton, Oregon 97114
Contact: 541-979-7597
Acres: 12
Acreage per Varietal: 5.36 acres – Dijon 115 Pinot noir | 5.09 acres – Pommard Pinot noir | 1.49 acres – Pinot gris
Description: McLain Vineyards is a 12-acre vineyard on 52 acres of eastern slopes of Walnut Hill, about five miles east of Amity in the newly-formed Eola-Amity Hills AVA, and just north of Walnut Hill Road. It was planted in stages from 1997-2000. McLain Vineyards is owned by Mike and Karen McLain and Merv Anthony, owners of Springhill Cellars winery in Albany, OR.

Muddy Paws Vineyard

Address; 258 – 50th Avenue NW, Salem Oregon 97304
Owners:  Tim and Carol Murphy
Contact: 503-581-0603
Acres Planted: 5

Muska Vineyard

Address: 10935 SE Eola Hills Road, Amity, Oregon 97101
Year First Planted:  2010
Elevation:  520′ to 570′
Aspect/Slope: the slope faces East and Southeast
Clones: Pommard (2 ac), Wad (2ac)
Spacing:  6×4 feet

Northridge Vineyard

Address: Gibson Road NW, Salem Oregon 97304
Acres:
  3

Oak Grove Vineyards

Address:The vineyard is located on the west side of Oak Grove Road NW, 0.6 miles north of Hwy 22W.
Website: eolahillswinery.com
Description:
Established in 1982 on the site of a former wheat field, the 65.12-acre Oak Grove Vineyards is the first property planted by the founders of Eola Hills Wine Cellars. Today, it is a primary source of grapes for Eola Hills’ Classic Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay wines. 64.12 acres are planted. Much of this vineyard has been replanted with new vines that are phylloxera-resistant. Re-establishment phases began in 2010, 2012, 2013 and are ongoing. Varietals include Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Maréchal Foch
Soils: Dayton, Hazelair, Helvetia, Jory, Ritner, Willakenzie, Willamette, Woodburn, Witzel

Vines with a blue sky behind

Orchard House Vineyard

Address: Orchard Heights Rd., Salem, OR
Website: 
Description: 
Coming soon!

Pearlstad Vineyard

Pearlstad Vineyard

Address: Amity, Oregon
Owner:
Ken Pearlman
Contact: ken@pearlstad.com
Description: Pearlstad Vineyard was planted in 2017 by Ken Pearlman and Dana Baker. The vineyard, located near the middle of the Eola Amity Hills and at the center of the Van Duzer Corridor, is part of an 85-acre property that is covered by fir, oak and madrone. It is planted to 16 acres of Chardonnay; clones 124, 76, 95, 96, 548 and Wente, and 2 acres of Pommard. The geology of the site is marine siltstone and sandstone. The soil types are Steiwer, Chehulpum, and Wellsdale-Willakenzie. The vineyard sits atop an ancient shoal, which formed between about 30 million and 12 million years ago. As the sea that was created by the Coast Range drained, it left behind several thousand feet of siltstone containing many shallow-water marine animals such as pelecypods (oysters, clams, mussels) and gastropods (snails, slugs). Today, these siltstone beds are known as the Eugene Formation and they can be found in several of the vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills. Pearlstad Vineyard has a beautiful example of the Eugene Formation, with siltstone and sandstone running throughout the vineyard. We believe these soils are an important part of the terroir of the site and help to make it a special place to grow Chardonnay grapes.

Pelos Sandberg Vineyard

Address: 7895 SE Amity Rd, Amity, Oregon 97101
Website: iotacellars.com
Description:
From the onset, “harmony with nature” has played a key role in our practices, so naturally, we have preserved the wild habitat surrounding our vineyard. Oaks, maples, firs and creeks divide our blocks. A buffer zone of trees, grasses, ferns, blackberries and rocks is kept around our creeks to prevent erosion. In the vineyard, a cover crop of mixed grasses, vetch and legumes is used to avoid runoff in the winter, but also to attract a diverse insect population and add nutrients back into the soil. In growing our grapes, we continue to choose sustainable and organic practices whenever possible. To control weeds, we prefer to hand hoe and in-row cultivate. Our vines are non-irrigated to promote deep root growth. We use a well thought out vineyard management program to ensure a healthy canopy and fruit. Most importantly, we relish the touch of the human hand in all aspects of what we do from pruning in the early spring to harvesting our fruit in the fall. Pelos Sandberg Vineyard is a LIVE-certified vineyard as of 2010.

Prophet Vineyard

Address: 6049 Bethel Heights Rd. NW, Salem, OR 97304
Website: domaine524.com
Description:
Prophet Vineyard is located in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA within the Willamette Valley.  Its South facing slopes are composed of a variety of both volcanic and marine sedimentary soils.  Large volcanic rocks litter the 25 acre site and fossilized sea shells can also be found in the 11 planted acres.  The vineyard is exposed to the cooling nightly winds that arrive through the Van Duzer Corridor.  Prophet Vineyard stretches from 440 ft elevation up to 620 ft.  The vineyard is LIVE certified, Salmon Safe and farmed sustainably. The vineyard is exclusively planted with pinot noir.  There are 10 single clone blocks and one true mélange block of 13 clones.  We produce Domaine 524 wines from our vineyard and also sell fruit to a select few wineries in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA.  The goal of the vineyard is to produce absolutely top quality fruit to help craft truly terroir specific wines that can be enjoyed by wine lovers everywhere.

Redhawk Estate Vineyard

Address: 2995 Michigan City Rd NW, Salem, Oregon 97304
Website: redhawkwine.com
Description: Redhawk Vineyard & Winery was founded in 1988. Within a few years, the winery became well known for producing the value priced Pinot Noir, Grateful Red. In the summer of 2005, John & Betty Pataccoli purchased the winery and immediately began a major remodel of the property. The tasting room is fun and informal, the winery has been upgraded and significant improvements to both the infrastructure and health of the vineyard have been made. The results of these improvements are already evident in the improved quality of our wines. We grow Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and small amounts of Riesling and Dolcetto. We also have other varietals available for tasting and purchase. We strive to produce small quantities of outstanding yet reasonably priced wines. The winery is family owned and operated with John handling the winemaking and Betty running the business. We currently make 5500 cases.

Rooker Vineyard

Owner: Steve Patty
Contact: 503-329-4816
Description: Rooker Vineyard is named after William Rooker Patty, the father of Dick Patty and the grandfather of Joyce, Dave, Steve, and William Joshua. The land has been farmed by Pattys since the early 1860s, going back six generations. In the fall of 2020, the family of Dick Patty gathered to plant 3.5 acres of vines, expanding to 5 acres in the fall of 2022. The planting is of three clones of Cabernet Franc, three clones of Sauvignon Blanc, and one clone of Gamay Noir with root stocks 3309 and 101-14 on a west-to-southwest slope at an elevation of 250-300 feet. Plans for 3 acres of Chardonnay on a marine uplift are taking shape. Rooker Vineyard is intended to connect the ongoing generations with the land farmed by their ancestors.

Roserock Drouhin Oregon

Address: 4340 Gibson Road NW, Salem, Oregon 97304
Website: roserockoregon.com
Description:
Drouhin Oregon Roserock vineyard is perched on a ridgetop towards the southern end of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. During the growing season, ocean breezes push through the Van Duzer Corridor in the Coastal Range maintaining a consistently cool climate that is the hallmark of all great Pinot Noir regions. This climate, combined with the shallow, well-drained volcanic soils of the Nekia series that dominate this area, make the Eola-Amity Hills AVA one of Oregon’s most exciting winegrowing regions. Drouhin Oregon Roserock vineyard is LIVE and Salmon Safe Certified.

Hemingway Hill Vineyard

Royer Vineyard

Description: Royer Vineyard sits on the southwest facing tip of the Eola Hills. The vineyard currently has 15 acres planted and focuses soley on Chardonnay and Riesling. Elevation on the site ranges from 600-700′ and the soils are mix of Ritner, Witzel, Nekia, and Jory of volcanic origin. The row orientation of NE-SW takes full advante of the Van Duzer Cooridor winds. The vineyard is home to many native Oregon oaks and is part of the Willamette Valley Oak Accord. In 2019, one acre of the truffle inoculated English Oaks were planted. Chardonnay clones include Dijon 76, 95, and 548 as well as Heritage 5 (108), 15, 27, 66, 72, and 84. Rootstocks include 3309, 101-14, RG, SO4, and Schwartzmann. We believe that sum total of the site (elevtion, aspect, soil), climate, clones and farming practices will proudly show what the Eola-Amity Hills can do with Chardonnay and Riesling.

Seven Springs Vineyard

Address: 4180 Lone Star Rd NW, Salem, Oregon 97304
Website: eveninglandvineyards.com
Description:
Evening Land’s Seven Springs Vineyard is situated in the southeastern Eola-Amity Hills. Initially planted to 65 acres in the early 1980s, today the vineyard is home to ~90 acres of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and – to a smaller scale – Gamay Noir. A majority of the vineyard is planted to Pinot Noir and consists of several different grape clones well-suited to the climate, including: Calera, Pommard, Swan and Mt. Eden. Having historically produced some of the finest grapes in America, Seven Springs was selected as one of the top 10 vineyards in America by Food and Wine Magazine. The Pacific Ocean breeze, volcanic soil, eastern exposure, and high elevation contribute to the natural preservation of the grapes’ acidity and enrich the wines with elegant flavors and minerality. The most prevalent soil type at Seven Springs is the iron-rich, volcanic soil known as Jory – it is well-drained, having formed from deposits of igneous rock – with just a thin layer of top soil right along the volcanic flow line. Since Evening Land began farming the property in 2007, the vineyard has been LIVE certified and fully converted to organic and biodynamic farming practices.

Sojeau Vineyard

Address: 6055 Crowley Rd., Rickreall, Oregon 97371
Owners: Denny and T Peseau
Contact: 503-510-0848
Email: dennytemp@yahoo.com
Year First Planted: 2007
Acres: 
18
Description: Sojeau is an 18 acre vineyard with a SW exposure on the west slope of the Eola Hills. Situated on a bench with 500’-680’ elevation with predominantly Nekia, Ritner and Witzel soils. The site provides spectacular views of neighboring villages, the coastal hills and amazing sunsets.  Founder Denny Peseau converted this old cherry orchard to vines in 2007. Exclusively Pinot Noir (Pommard, Wadenswil, Dijon 115) on 101-14 and 3309 rootstock, and Chardonnay (Dijon 76 and 95) on 3309 rootstock. Managed by Angel Martinez of Advanced Vineyard Systems and farmed organically.  We enjoy our long-term relationships with our winery purchasers, including Walter Scott, Violin, Owen Roe. Evesham Wood, Gramercy, Turning Tide, Crowley Wines, and Filigree & Stone.
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

View of a very green field and vineyard

Sometimes A Grape Notion Vineyard

Address: Southwestern Eola-Amity Hills AVA (8345 Crowley Road)
Owner:
Jon Spring
Acres: 2.14 acres Pinot Noir; 2.84 acres Chardonnay
Year First Planted: Pinot Noir – 2015; Chardonnay – 2018
Soils: Marine Sedimentary
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir (777 and 115); Chardonnay (95, 96, 76, Wente)
Aspect/Slope: Southwest
Elevation: 240 to 320 feet
FAQ: Managed by Atlas Vineyard Services

Spirit Hill Vineyard

Website: argylewinery.com
Description:
The Spirit Hill Vineyard is the newest addition to Argyle Winery’s growing portfolio of vineyards.  Sitting on the crown of the Eola-Amity Hills, the vines are treated to a sweeping view of the Cascades, from Mt. Hood to the north to the Three Sisters to the south. This high elevation, cooler site sits at 725 feet with 145 acres planted.

Stand Sure Vineyard

Address: 6055 Bethel Heights Rd NW, Salem, OR, 97304
Acres: 4.69 acres planted

Stangeland Estate Vineyard

Address: 8500 Hopewell Road, NW, Salem, Oregon 97304
Owner: Larry Miller
Contact: larry.miller47@outlook.com | rwlauer1@gmail.com
Website:
 www.stanglandwinery.com
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
Description: Planted by the Miller family in 1978, the vineyard is located on a unique southern exposure in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA at a 350 foot elevation northwest of Salem. This hilltop location, rich soil, and cool climate viticultural region of Oregon combine to create an ideal growing environment. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris Originally planted to Pinot Noir (Wadenswil clone) and Chardonnay, additional plantings of Pinot Gris were added in 1986. These three varietals are the foundation of our estate bottled wines. In addition, several other vineyards produce grapes for our vineyard designated wine series, all to the same high standards as Stangeland Estate wines Stangeland Vineyards and Winery tasting room is located Northwest of Salem, just minutes from the Oregon State Capital off of Highway 221.  We are on the sunrise side of the Eola Hills, in the heart of the lush Willamette Valley.
FAQ: Panaoramic veiws of the south end of the Eola-Amity Hills: currently converting to organic practices, bi-annual wine club parties coupled with new wine releases

Sunset over the vineyards with a view of Mt Hood

Stiling Vineyard

Address: 11575 SE Hood View Road, Amity, OR 97101
Owners: Jeff & Karen Stiling
Contact: jeffstiling@comcast.net
Acres Planted: 10.4
Description: Owned and developed by Jeff and Karen Stiling, Stiling Vineyards is located on the eastern slopes of the Eola Hills formation.  Phase 1 of the vineyard planted in 2018 is comprised of 3.6 acres of Pinot Noir (943 and 115 clones) and 3.0 acres of Chardonnay (76, 95 and 548.1 clones).  Phase 2 will add 7 acres to the vineyard and will be planted in the fall of 2022.  The original 35-acre Stiling Vineyards was in Sonoma County, CA planted in the late 1980s by Don Stiling, Jeff’s father.  Our Eola-Amity Hills vineyard is in memory of and a legacy of Don. The vineyard is located on Hood View Road where it meets Eola Hills Road in Yamhill County. The aspect is a gentle eastern-facing slope at an elevation ranging from 360 to 420 feet.  Soils are varied and include Jory, Witzel, Ritner, Nekia and Saum.  All vines are planted with a 5’ x 7’ spacing and utilize the 101-14 root stock.  First harvest is expected in the fall of 2021. Atlas Vineyard Management manages the vineyard, following sustainable farming practices.

Sunset View Ranch

Address: 8500 Oak Grove Road, Rickreall, Oregon 97371
Owner: 
Bob and Kathie Bailey
Contact: 
503-550-3654
Acres: 32

Temperance Hill Vineyard

Address: 6020 Bethel Heights Rd. NW, Salem, Oregon 97304
Vineyard Manager: Dai Crisp
Contact: 503-572-0266
Website:
temperancehillvineyard.com
Acres: 100
Year First Planted: 1981
Description: Temperance Hill Vineyard’s first vines went into the ground in 1981.  Pinot Noir is the main winegrape variety planted an there are some white varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer grown here as well.  The soils are Jory and Nekia predominantly.  The elevation starts at 650’ and goes up to 900’. The vineyard is certified organic and those practices have been used for 14 years.  Over 15 wineries purchase fruit from Temperance Hill Vineyard, many of which produce vineyard designated Pinot Noir from the site.  Those wineries include Adelsheim, Bergstrom, Brooks, Evesham Wood, JK Carrere, Lumos Ransom, St. Innocent, and Walter Scott, to name a few.

Toluca Lane Vineyard

Address: P.O. Box 273, Amity, Oregon 97101
Website: tolucalane.com
Description:
The Toluca Lane Pinot Noir Vineyard is family owned, boutique, densely planted, and is located near the top of Walnut Hill in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. Two of the predominant influences of the characteristics of the wines from this area are the shallow Nekia soils and the Van Duzer corridor. The Nekia soils primarily contain weathered volcanic basalt from ancient lava flows. These shallow, well drained soils tend to produce smaller grapes with greater concentration of flavor. The Van Duzer corridor is a break in the coastal range that allows cool ocean winds to flow into the area dropping afternoon temperatures. These afternoon and evening breezes help provide the cool nights that keep acids firm and are essential for optimal ripening.

Vanjohn Vineyard

Description: 14.35 acres. Additional Information Coming Soon

Vivid Vineyards

Address: 9140 SE Hillview Drive, Amity, Oregon 97101
Contact: 503-883-3706
Website: vividvineyards.com/home.html
Description:
Vivid Vineyards is nestled on the serene north end of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. The soil is Jory with an elevation of 500 feet and a south facing slope. The vines enjoy the cool air provided by the Van Duzer Corridor. Our vineyard comprise Chardonnay Dijon clones and Pinto Noir Dijon clones as well as Pommard and Wadenswill. Owned and operated by Bruce and Angelica Wianecki, the vineyard is tended with exceptional care. Experience the delightful views while savoring our estate wine at one of our award winning guest houses, Vivid Vineyards Cottage & Loft.

von Oehsen Vineyard

Address: 3560 Bethel Heights Road NW, Salem, OR, 97304
Description:
Our family-owned vineyard produces Chardonnay grapes for some of the finest wineries in the Willamette Valley.  Our vineyard is located on the east side of the Eola-Amity Hills. Our nine acres of Chardonnay are planted on Jory, Witzel and Ritner soils in the 400-500 foot range, are situated on gentle north, east, and south slopes, and are cooled by the Van Duzer winds on summer evenings like clockwork. We also have ten acres of Pinot Noir planted on Nekia, Witzel and Ritner soils and are expecting a small first crop this year. We plan to plant out more of our 48-acre property in the future.

Vue Du Chene Vineyard

Vue de Chene Vineyard

Address: 7431 SE Eola Hills Road, Amity, OR 97101
Owners: Jim & Cindy Kent
Contact: jimkent26@gmail.com
Description: Vue du Chêne Vineyard (French for “view of the oak”) is located on the west side of Eola Hills with the view of majestic oaks and the coastal range enhancing the beauty of the property. Jim and Cindy Kent, with the help of their children and grandchildren, planted the first acre of Chardonnay clone 108 in  2018. In 2019, 300 vines of Chardonnay clone 69 were planted with 900 more vines of clone 69 added in  2020. The 2.2 acre vineyard is self-managed by Jim and Cindy following LIVE farming practices. 

Wahle – Holmes Hill Vineyard

Description: Vineyard Info Coming Soon

West Hills Vineyard

Contact: info@westhillsvineyard.com
Website: westhillsvineyards.com
Description: To us, wine is synonymous with gathering. Coming together with family, friends, and soon-to-be friends over a good wine can fill your senses and feed your soul. We believe wine is meant to be shared and to create shared experiences, to combine fragrant flavors with lively conversation and laughter into lasting memories. Enjoy our wine while savoring the moment.

Vineyard cat

Wildcat Vineyard

Owner: Steven & Gina Proctor
Contact: gina@wildcatvineyard.com
Website: wildcatvineyard.com
Description:
Wildcat Vineyard is at the northern end of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, on an east facing slope with views to four of the Cascade peaks. We are on primarily Jory soil between 300 and 400 ft elevation and on late summer afternoons the cool ocean winds blow through the Van Duzer corridor, dropping temperatures dramatically and providing perfect conditions for our young vines. Our first 3 acres of dry farmed Pinot Noir (Wädenswil) were planted in 2019, with a further acre of Chardonnay in 2020.
Our name was inspired by our five rescue cats who love to help with organic pest control in the vineyards, assisted by the occasional bobcat wandering through. Our passion is to grow high quality fruit in harmony with the environment, and we are aiming for LIVE certification under the management of John Gilpin at St Joseph Orchard.

Wolf Hill Vineyard

Address: On the east side of Oak Grove Road NW, 0.7 miles north of Hwy 22W
Website: eolahillswinery.com
Acres: 43.42 acres planted.
Varietals Grown: Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir Dijon clones 114, 15 and 667, Chardonnay Espiguette 352, 76, and 96 clones, Maréchal Foch, Muscat Ottonel, Gewürtztraminer
Soils: Concord, Hazelair, Jory, Nekia, Dupee, Willamette, Woodburn
Description:
In 1996, the 43.42-acre Wolf Hill Vineyard was purchased and developed by Eola Hills Wine Cellars, significantly increasing the winery’s source of estate-grown cool-climate fruit. This vineyard provides grapes for one of Eola Hills Wine Cellars’ premium wines, Reserve “Wolf Hill” Clone 667 Pinot Noir.

Zena Crown Vineyard

Zena Crown Vineyard

Address: 5995 Zena Road, Salem, Oregon 97304
Contact: 503-662-5454
Website: zenacrown.com
Years First Planted:  2003-2006
Description: Zena Crown Vineyard is positioned on a south-facing, multi-aspect slop of weathered volcanic soils and clustered amidst the most historic vineyards of the Eola-Amity Hills. The vineyard is comprised of 115.5 acres of vines divided into 48 distinct vineyard blocks – 107 acres to Pinot Noir, 6.5 acres to Chardonnay, and 2 acres to Pinot Blanc. Zena West has a combination of marine sedimentary and volcanic soils. Zena East has volcanic soils (Nekia and Jory). Zena Middle primarily has volcanic soils with a small amount of marine sedimentary. Elevation ranges from 278-700ft above sea level.

Zenith Vineyard

Owners: Tim & Kari Ramey
Website: zenithvineyard.com
Acres Planted: 87
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Tempranillo, Auxerrois, Gamay, Pinot Blanc
Description: Sustainability speaks to the vision we have of our job as winegrowers. The fruit for outstanding wines can only come from beautiful origins. It is our commitment to respect the land, the vineyard, and the wines that come from our site as things of great beauty, to be carefully and lovingly tended. We are caretakers only. We are charged with delivering this parcel of land to the next generation with healthy soils, intact biology and a vineyard that has a brighter future ahead than even its greatness of the past. Everything we do, we try to do with the attitude of we’re doing this forever, don’t cut corners, don’t make short-run decisions. Our family lives on the farm and our extended family works here. We are highly motivated to keep Zenith Vineyard a beautiful, healthy place. Zenith Vineyard practices sustainable farming and is Live Certified. Zenith supplies some of the most prestigious Pinot Noir producers in both Oregon and California. More than ten wineries produce a Zenith Vineyard designated wine. Wines produced from Zenith fruit have received ample acclaim with over 100 90-point+ scores achieved from Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Vinous, The Burghound and Wine Enthusiast.

Aerial view of a vineyard

Zeitoun Vineyard

Address: 20550 Madrona Ln., Amity, OR 97101
Description: At just seven acres planted exclusively to Pinot Noir, Zeitoun Vineyard is the smallest of the three vineyards farmed by Coelho Winery. Located on the western side of the crest of the hill on Amity Rd, the soils are silty loam, both Cottrell and Saum-Parrett complex, yielding the darkest-flavored Pinot Noir of all our vineyards. We took over the vineyard in 2014 and started bottling single vineyard wines from it in 2015. Lost now to time, records about which clones were planted in the vineyard are gone, but the resulting wines are always customer favorites. We continue to rehabilitate this vineyard year by year and are coaxing our mysterious fruit to do wonderful things in bottle.

Join us at our Equinox event on March 16!

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