Our Vineyards
Our vineyards are a proud testament to exceptional winemaking and a deep commitment to sustainability in the Eola Amity Hills. We prioritize sustainable practices, including organic and biodynamic farming, water conservation, and habitat restoration. As stewards of the land, we work diligently to ensure the health of our land, people, and environment, promoting sustainable growing and winemaking practices throughout our community.
We must protect the soil, air, water, and people—everything that breathes life into our grapes and your wines. By committing to socially responsible practices, we ensure the health and vitality of our vineyards for generations to come, preserving the unique terroir of the Eola-Amity Hills.
Our Sustainable Partner Organizations
Aeolus Vineyard
Address: 3935 Oak Knoll Road NW, Salem, OR 97304
Owner(s): Ted & Jacqueline Price
Contact: 408-612-7882 or 408-564-1388
Website: aeolusvineyard.com
Year First Planted: 1982
Acres Planted: 5
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir, Tempranillo
Aeolus is a small, productive AVA vineyard property seated at the eastern base of Willamette Valley’s Eola-Amity Hills. Vine rows rest on a gentle slope with north-south orientation. Our vines are an average 18 years of age, planted on phylloxera-resistant rootstock. Aeolus is carefully farmed using organic techniques, with the objective of eventually attaining organic certification. Our vineyard takes pride in being amongst the first to plant Tempranillo vines in the Valley. Aeolus takes its name from the Greek God of Wind, who regularly unleashes his influence in this stretch of the Valley. Recent harvests have supplied high quality Pinot Noir and Tempranillo fruit to both Stangeland Vineyards and Landmass Wines. Vineyard management is provided by our friends at Arguelles Vineyard Services LLC.
Our Winery Partners
Anahata Vineyard
Address: 5900 Zena Road NW, Salem OR 97304
Owner(s): Andy Lytle
Contact: info@atthejoy.com
Website: atthejoy.com
Year First Planted: 2015
Acres Planted: 24
Vineyard Certifications: LIVE Certified, Salmon-Safe
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Anahata’s translation is the sanskrit word for the heart chakra. There are 24 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… Sister Mary Paule was our aunt who served the children of South Africa for over 60 years building orphanages and schools.
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- SMP Block – Clone 667 on rootstock 3309 … 2.51 Acres Pinot Noir in memory of Sister Mary Paule
- ANULI Block (African) – Clone 667 rootstock 101-14 … 4.56 Acres Pinot Noir
- GIOIA Block (Italian) – Clone 777 Rootstock 101-14 … 2.22 Acres Pinot Noir
- JOIE Block (French) – Clone Pommard Rootstock 3309 … 2.75 Acres Pinot Noir
- SHIRA Block (Hebrew) – Clone 777 Rootstock 101-14 … 2.09 Acres Pinot Noir
- ALEGRIA Block (Spanish) – Clone Wad 1A Rootstock 3309 … 1.01 Acres Pinot Noir
- SOGAN Block (Scottish – Gaelic) – Clone Wad 2A Rootstock 3309 … 1.03 Acres Pinot Noir
- VREUGDE Block (Dutch) – Clone 76 Rootstock 101-14 … 3.33 Acres Chardonnay
- ATHAS Block (Irish) – Clone 95 Rootstock 3309 … 3.53 Acres Chardonnay
Our Winery Partners
Antica Terra Vineyard
Website: anticaterra.com
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.
Bethany Heights Vineyard
Address: 8810 SE Eola Hills Rd. Amity, Oregon 97101
Contact: 503-835-0302 & 503-502-4835
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 harvested the Pinot Noir on September 17th and the Pinot Gris on October 9th – we sold all of our grapes to two wineries.
Big Cheese Vineyard
Address: 17945 SE Walnut Hill Road, Amity, OR 97101
Contact: 954-648-2705
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, OR 97304
Owner(s): Mark Bjornson
Contact: 503-593-1584 | mark@bjornsonwine.com
Website: bjornsonwine.com
Year First Planted: 2006
Acres Planted: 28
Vineyard Certifications: LIVE Certified Sustainable
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir, Gamay Noir, Chardonnay, Auxerrois
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.
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The vineyard is planted on what used to be fruit orchards, now considered to be the heart of Eola-Amity’s wine country. Joe calls this western mid-slope of the Eola-Amity Hills the Eola-Bench, or the 90210 neighborhood of the Eola-Amity Hills. The estate is 485 – 625 feet in elevation and just over 21 acres total with 11.98 acres planted to vines. Varietals include Pinot Noir clones 114 and 115 planted in 2000 and Chardonnay clones 548 and 76 planted in 2016. New to the property is Sauvignon Blanc planted in 2021.
The vineyard is predominantly south and southwest facing. This vineyard aspect lends full advantage to the growing season sunlight, while simultaneously influenced by the cooling Van Duzer corridor winds which funnel Pacific Ocean breezes to the west slope of the Eola-Amity Hills. This unique combination of microclimates translates to a longer drawn out ripening season. A range of soils can be found across the farm with the planted vineyard consisting of Jory volcanic basalt and Nekia soils. The old vines produce smaller yields with exceptional concentration of flavors. The diversity in clonal makeup and influence of microclimates within the property produces fruit with great intensity and power in some blocks and elegance with finesse in others.
Our Winery Partners
Grochau Cellars
Cristom
Liska
Helioterra
Fullerton
Denison Cellars
Elevee
Bethel Heights
Terrence David
Sebastien Marquet
Bois Joli Vineyard
Address: 4875 Millies Lane, Amity, Oregon 97101
Contact: 541-908-2515
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.
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The vineyard is planted on what used to be fruit orchards, now considered to be the heart of Eola-Amity’s wine country. Joe calls this western mid-slope of the Eola-Amity Hills the Eola-Bench, or the 90210 neighborhood of the Eola-Amity Hills. The estate is 485 – 625 feet in elevation and just over 21 acres total with 11.98 acres planted to vines. Varietals include Pinot Noir clones 114 and 115 planted in 2000 and Chardonnay clones 548 and 76 planted in 2016. New to the property is Sauvignon Blanc planted in 2021.
The vineyard is predominantly south and southwest facing. This vineyard aspect lends full advantage to the growing season sunlight, while simultaneously influenced by the cooling Van Duzer corridor winds which funnel Pacific Ocean breezes to the west slope of the Eola-Amity Hills. This unique combination of microclimates translates to a longer drawn out ripening season. A range of soils can be found across the farm with the planted vineyard consisting of Jory volcanic basalt and Nekia soils. The old vines produce smaller yields with exceptional concentration of flavors. The diversity in clonal makeup and influence of microclimates within the property produces fruit with great intensity and power in some blocks and elegance with finesse in others.
Bracken Vineyard
Address: 5887 Orchard Heights Rd NW, Salem, OR 97304
Owner(s): Shelby Perkins, Peter Harter
Contact: 707-540-1847 | shelbyperkins@gmail.com
Website: perkinsharter.com
Year First Planted: 2016
Acres Planted: 15
Varietals Grown: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Aligoté
Bracken is perched on the western benchlands of the Eola Hills, with elevations of 630-750 feet and views that stretch up and down the Willamette Valley. Here, the soils are predominantly Nekia, Ritner, Witzel and Jory – all of volcanic origin but with varying depths.
Burgundy has shown us that excellent Pinot Noir and Chardonnay can be grown in the same soil.
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Thus, the first vineyard plantings in 2016 were to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with 5×7 spacing. Additional Chardonnay vines were planted in 2019 and 2021 with a 4×7 spacing in our deeper Jory soils. In 2021, we also added plantings of Aligoté and Pinot Meunier. We have selected a diversity of clonal material to ensure that the wines made from our site tell a story about the uniqueness of Bracken.
We believe in maintaining clean soils and a clean environment. We farm organically and began biodynamic practices in 2019. Bracken is the estate vineyard for Perkins Harter wines.
Our Winery Partners
Perkins Harter
Violin Wines
Walter Scott Wines
David Paige Wines
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
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 harvested in 2016.
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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
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.
Catalyst Vineyard
Address: 9500 SE Eola Hills Rd, Amity, OR 97101
Owner(s): Cyler & Taralyn Varnum
Contact: varnumvintners@gmail.com
Website: varnumvintners.com
Year First Planted: 1978
Acres Planted: 3
Varietals Grown: Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Catalyst Vineyard was originally planted in 1978 by Don Byard. The vineyard was abandoned in 2008 and left unfarmed till 2018. We started the resurrection of the vineyard in 2019 and got our first crop off the old vines in 2020. We have saved almost 80% of the original vines and planted new vines in the place of the dead vines.
Our Winery Partners
Coulee Vineyard
Address: 12345 Oak Rd NW, Salem, OR 97304
Owner(s): Bledsoe Wine Estates
Contact: 503-386-5521 | info@bledsoemcdaniels.com
Website: bledsoemcdaniels.com
Year First Planted: 2009
Acres Planted: 34
Vineyard Certifications: LIVE Certified Sustainable
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc
34 acres of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Chenin Blanc nestled next to the Van Duzer corridor with varying soil types and elevations ranging from 200-420 ft.
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The vineyard is planted on what used to be fruit orchards, now considered to be the heart of Eola-Amity’s wine country. Joe calls this western mid-slope of the Eola-Amity Hills the Eola-Bench, or the 90210 neighborhood of the Eola-Amity Hills. The estate is 485 – 625 feet in elevation and just over 21 acres total with 11.98 acres planted to vines. Varietals include Pinot Noir clones 114 and 115 planted in 2000 and Chardonnay clones 548 and 76 planted in 2016. New to the property is Sauvignon Blanc planted in 2021.
The vineyard is predominantly south and southwest facing. This vineyard aspect lends full advantage to the growing season sunlight, while simultaneously influenced by the cooling Van Duzer corridor winds which funnel Pacific Ocean breezes to the west slope of the Eola-Amity Hills. This unique combination of microclimates translates to a longer drawn out ripening season. A range of soils can be found across the farm with the planted vineyard consisting of Jory volcanic basalt and Nekia soils. The old vines produce smaller yields with exceptional concentration of flavors. The diversity in clonal makeup and influence of microclimates within the property produces fruit with great intensity and power in some blocks and elegance with finesse in others.
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Daffodil Hill Vineyard
Soil: Jory
Perspective: West facing
Elevation: 350-500ft
Clones: All Pinot Noir
- Dijon 113 – 3309 rootstock
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Dijon 114 – RG rootstock
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Dijon 115 – 101-14 rootstock
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Dijon 667 – RG rootstock
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Dijon 777 – 101-14 rootstock
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Colmar 538 – 3309 rootstock
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Pommard P4 – 3309 rootstock
Year Planted: 1997
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.
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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 petrichor.
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The vineyard is planted on what used to be fruit orchards, now considered to be the heart of Eola-Amity’s wine country. Joe calls this western mid-slope of the Eola-Amity Hills the Eola-Bench, or the 90210 neighborhood of the Eola-Amity Hills. The estate is 485 – 625 feet in elevation and just over 21 acres total with 11.98 acres planted to vines. Varietals include Pinot Noir clones 114 and 115 planted in 2000 and Chardonnay clones 548 and 76 planted in 2016. New to the property is Sauvignon Blanc planted in 2021.
The vineyard is predominantly south and southwest facing. This vineyard aspect lends full advantage to the growing season sunlight, while simultaneously influenced by the cooling Van Duzer corridor winds which funnel Pacific Ocean breezes to the west slope of the Eola-Amity Hills. This unique combination of microclimates translates to a longer drawn out ripening season. A range of soils can be found across the farm with the planted vineyard consisting of Jory volcanic basalt and Nekia soils. The old vines produce smaller yields with exceptional concentration of flavors. The diversity in clonal makeup and influence of microclimates within the property produces fruit with great intensity and power in some blocks and elegance with finesse in others.
Eola Springs
Address: 3110 N. Oak Grove Rd. Rickreall, OR 97371
Owner(s): NW Wine Company
Contact: info@nwwineco.com
Year First Planted: 1972, 2006
Acres Planted: 104
Vineyard Certifications: LIVE Certified Sustainable
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay Noir, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Mencia, Trousseau Noir
Rooted on the western slope of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, parallel to the Van Duzer Corridor. The vineyard sits across a pair of west-rolling ridges comprised of ancient Marine Sediment, Alluvial Loess from the Missoula floods, and Volcanic Basalt. Eola Springs is the land of eclectic terroir. Many varietals, many rootstocks, several soil types. Let the depths of expression begin, a winemakers dream.
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Elton Vineyard
Address: 22500 Ingram Lane NW, Salem, Oregon 97304
Owner: Willamette Valley Vineyards
Contact: info@eltonwines.com
Website: www.eltonwines.com
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.
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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.
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The vineyard is planted on what used to be fruit orchards, now considered to be the heart of Eola-Amity’s wine country. Joe calls this western mid-slope of the Eola-Amity Hills the Eola-Bench, or the 90210 neighborhood of the Eola-Amity Hills. The estate is 485 – 625 feet in elevation and just over 21 acres total with 11.98 acres planted to vines. Varietals include Pinot Noir clones 114 and 115 planted in 2000 and Chardonnay clones 548 and 76 planted in 2016. New to the property is Sauvignon Blanc planted in 2021.
The vineyard is predominantly south and southwest facing. This vineyard aspect lends full advantage to the growing season sunlight, while simultaneously influenced by the cooling Van Duzer corridor winds which funnel Pacific Ocean breezes to the west slope of the Eola-Amity Hills. This unique combination of microclimates translates to a longer drawn out ripening season. A range of soils can be found across the farm with the planted vineyard consisting of Jory volcanic basalt and Nekia soils. The old vines produce smaller yields with exceptional concentration of flavors. The diversity in clonal makeup and influence of microclimates within the property produces fruit with great intensity and power in some blocks and elegance with finesse in others.
Five Points Vineyard
Address: 6915 SE Eola Hills Road, Amity, OR 97101
Owners: Mike Spath & Donna Whinnery
Contact: 704-904-8914 | mike@fivepointsvineyard.com
Website: fivepointsvineyard.com
Year First Planted: 2020
Acres Planted: 10
Vineyard Certifications: LIVE Certified Sustainable
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
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.
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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 the Simonet and Sirch (Sap Flow) pruning method to maintain vine health and optimize vine longevity. We are LIVE (Low Impact Viticulture and Enology) and Salmon Safe certified. We farm organically with a biodynamic approach.
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The vineyard is planted on what used to be fruit orchards, now considered to be the heart of Eola-Amity’s wine country. Joe calls this western mid-slope of the Eola-Amity Hills the Eola-Bench, or the 90210 neighborhood of the Eola-Amity Hills. The estate is 485 – 625 feet in elevation and just over 21 acres total with 11.98 acres planted to vines. Varietals include Pinot Noir clones 114 and 115 planted in 2000 and Chardonnay clones 548 and 76 planted in 2016. New to the property is Sauvignon Blanc planted in 2021.
The vineyard is predominantly south and southwest facing. This vineyard aspect lends full advantage to the growing season sunlight, while simultaneously influenced by the cooling Van Duzer corridor winds which funnel Pacific Ocean breezes to the west slope of the Eola-Amity Hills. This unique combination of microclimates translates to a longer drawn out ripening season. A range of soils can be found across the farm with the planted vineyard consisting of Jory volcanic basalt and Nekia soils. The old vines produce smaller yields with exceptional concentration of flavors. The diversity in clonal makeup and influence of microclimates within the property produces fruit with great intensity and power in some blocks and elegance with finesse in others.
Our Winery Partners
Golden Hillside Vineyard
Contact: 503-857-2182
Contact: Ted Rogers
Email: goldenhillsidevineyard@gmail.com
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.
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The vineyard is planted on what used to be fruit orchards, now considered to be the heart of Eola-Amity’s wine country. Joe calls this western mid-slope of the Eola-Amity Hills the Eola-Bench, or the 90210 neighborhood of the Eola-Amity Hills. The estate is 485 – 625 feet in elevation and just over 21 acres total with 11.98 acres planted to vines. Varietals include Pinot Noir clones 114 and 115 planted in 2000 and Chardonnay clones 548 and 76 planted in 2016. New to the property is Sauvignon Blanc planted in 2021.
The vineyard is predominantly south and southwest facing. This vineyard aspect lends full advantage to the growing season sunlight, while simultaneously influenced by the cooling Van Duzer corridor winds which funnel Pacific Ocean breezes to the west slope of the Eola-Amity Hills. This unique combination of microclimates translates to a longer drawn out ripening season. A range of soils can be found across the farm with the planted vineyard consisting of Jory volcanic basalt and Nekia soils. The old vines produce smaller yields with exceptional concentration of flavors. The diversity in clonal makeup and influence of microclimates within the property produces fruit with great intensity and power in some blocks and elegance with finesse in others.
Hidden Rocks Estate Vineyard
Address: 10751 Purple Plum Heights, Dayton, Oregon 97124
Contact: 503-771-0804
Website: hiddenrocksestate.com
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.
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The vineyard is planted on what used to be fruit orchards, now considered to be the heart of Eola-Amity’s wine country. Joe calls this western mid-slope of the Eola-Amity Hills the Eola-Bench, or the 90210 neighborhood of the Eola-Amity Hills. The estate is 485 – 625 feet in elevation and just over 21 acres total with 11.98 acres planted to vines. Varietals include Pinot Noir clones 114 and 115 planted in 2000 and Chardonnay clones 548 and 76 planted in 2016. New to the property is Sauvignon Blanc planted in 2021.
The vineyard is predominantly south and southwest facing. This vineyard aspect lends full advantage to the growing season sunlight, while simultaneously influenced by the cooling Van Duzer corridor winds which funnel Pacific Ocean breezes to the west slope of the Eola-Amity Hills. This unique combination of microclimates translates to a longer drawn out ripening season. A range of soils can be found across the farm with the planted vineyard consisting of Jory volcanic basalt and Nekia soils. The old vines produce smaller yields with exceptional concentration of flavors. The diversity in clonal makeup and influence of microclimates within the property produces fruit with great intensity and power in some blocks and elegance with finesse in others.
Holloran La Chenaie Vineyard
Address: 2636 SW Schaeffer Rd., West Linn, Oregon 97068
Contact: 503-638-6224
Website: holloranvineyardwines.com
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.
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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.
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The vineyard is planted on what used to be fruit orchards, now considered to be the heart of Eola-Amity’s wine country. Joe calls this western mid-slope of the Eola-Amity Hills the Eola-Bench, or the 90210 neighborhood of the Eola-Amity Hills. The estate is 485 – 625 feet in elevation and just over 21 acres total with 11.98 acres planted to vines. Varietals include Pinot Noir clones 114 and 115 planted in 2000 and Chardonnay clones 548 and 76 planted in 2016. New to the property is Sauvignon Blanc planted in 2021.
The vineyard is predominantly south and southwest facing. This vineyard aspect lends full advantage to the growing season sunlight, while simultaneously influenced by the cooling Van Duzer corridor winds which funnel Pacific Ocean breezes to the west slope of the Eola-Amity Hills. This unique combination of microclimates translates to a longer drawn out ripening season. A range of soils can be found across the farm with the planted vineyard consisting of Jory volcanic basalt and Nekia soils. The old vines produce smaller yields with exceptional concentration of flavors. The diversity in clonal makeup and influence of microclimates within the property produces fruit with great intensity and power in some blocks and elegance with finesse in others.
Hoodview Vineyard
Address: 11791 SE Hoodview Rd, Amity, OR, 97101
Description: Vineyard Info Coming Soon
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The vineyard is planted on what used to be fruit orchards, now considered to be the heart of Eola-Amity’s wine country. Joe calls this western mid-slope of the Eola-Amity Hills the Eola-Bench, or the 90210 neighborhood of the Eola-Amity Hills. The estate is 485 – 625 feet in elevation and just over 21 acres total with 11.98 acres planted to vines. Varietals include Pinot Noir clones 114 and 115 planted in 2000 and Chardonnay clones 548 and 76 planted in 2016. New to the property is Sauvignon Blanc planted in 2021.
The vineyard is predominantly south and southwest facing. This vineyard aspect lends full advantage to the growing season sunlight, while simultaneously influenced by the cooling Van Duzer corridor winds which funnel Pacific Ocean breezes to the west slope of the Eola-Amity Hills. This unique combination of microclimates translates to a longer drawn out ripening season. A range of soils can be found across the farm with the planted vineyard consisting of Jory volcanic basalt and Nekia soils. The old vines produce smaller yields with exceptional concentration of flavors. The diversity in clonal makeup and influence of microclimates within the property produces fruit with great intensity and power in some blocks and elegance with finesse in others.
Hopewell Hills Vineyard
Address: 12105 Oak Rd NW, Salem, OR 97304
Owner(s): Mark & Ann VanderWeyden
Contact: 503-884-4588 | mark@mvwinegrowers.com
Year First Planted: 2000
Acres Planted: 19
Vineyard Certifications: LIVE Certified Sustainable
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir
Clones: 667, 777, 114, and Pommard
Kestrel Heights Vineyard
Address: 23495 SE Franquette Drive Amity, Oregon
Owner(s): Gordon and Janis Hood
Contact: kestrelheightsvineyard@gmail.com
Acres Planted: 3
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir – clones 115, 113, and Mt. Eden 37 on 101-14 rootstock
Kestrel Heights Vineyard is located in the North central area of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. Site terroir features Gelderman Jory soil and the vineyard is visited daily by the hallmark Van Duzer corridor ocean breezes. Our labor-of-love vineyard is farmed by us utilizing organic practices and we work together with a professional vineyard management company. Elevation ranges from 940 to 980 feet providing warm days and cool nights.
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Kuenzi Family Vineyard
Vineyard and Tasting Room: 7975 Spring Valley Rd. NW, Salem, OR 97304
Contact: Adeline Kuenzi (330) 760-4607
Website: www.kuenzifamilyvineyard.
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), chardonnay and sauvignon blanc. These grapes are custom crushed at Holloran Vineyard Wines and transformed into exquisite wines that we hope you will enjoy! Visit our website to see our complete wine list and join us at our newly completed tasting room to enjoy a beautiful view and elegant glass of wine.
Lone Star Vineyard
Address: PO Box 280, Dundee, Oregon 97115
Contact: 503-538-8520 x233
Website: argylewinery.com
Acres: 112.99
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 and is the vineyard that produces some of Argyle’s most coveted and highly-rated wines – Nuthouse Pinot Noir and Nuthouse Chardonnay.
Lynx Hill Vineyard
Owners: John & Jan Burnham
Contact: lynxhillvineyard@
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-Southeast.
McClain 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
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
Newell Vineyard
Address: 7615 SE Seawood Rd Amity OR 97101
Owner(s): Clive & Shelly Newell
Contact: 702-743-6221
Year First Planted: 2020
Acres Planted: 5.7
Vineyard Certifications: LIVE Certified Sustainable
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Located off SE Eola Hills Rd, Northwest slope with mostly western sun. Within the Eola-Amity AVA
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The vineyard is planted on what used to be fruit orchards, now considered to be the heart of Eola-Amity’s wine country. Joe calls this western mid-slope of the Eola-Amity Hills the Eola-Bench, or the 90210 neighborhood of the Eola-Amity Hills. The estate is 485 – 625 feet in elevation and just over 21 acres total with 11.98 acres planted to vines. Varietals include Pinot Noir clones 114 and 115 planted in 2000 and Chardonnay clones 548 and 76 planted in 2016. New to the property is Sauvignon Blanc planted in 2021.
The vineyard is predominantly south and southwest facing. This vineyard aspect lends full advantage to the growing season sunlight, while simultaneously influenced by the cooling Van Duzer corridor winds which funnel Pacific Ocean breezes to the west slope of the Eola-Amity Hills. This unique combination of microclimates translates to a longer drawn out ripening season. A range of soils can be found across the farm with the planted vineyard consisting of Jory volcanic basalt and Nekia soils. The old vines produce smaller yields with exceptional concentration of flavors. The diversity in clonal makeup and influence of microclimates within the property produces fruit with great intensity and power in some blocks and elegance with finesse in others.
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Northridge Vineyard
Address: Gibson Road NW, Salem Oregon 97304
Acres: 3
Orchard House Vineyard
Address: 5917 Orchard Heights Road NW Salem, OR 97304
Owner(s): Joe Dobbes
Contact: joe@iterum.wine
Website: iterumwines.com/vineyards/
Year First Planted: 2000
Acres Planted: 11.22
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
After purchasing the estate in 2018, the Dobbes family referred to the property as ‘The Orchard House’ and the name stuck. Located just off of Orchard Heights Road, the house not only became home to the family, but home to a new adventure and a new chapter of life.
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The vineyard is planted on what used to be fruit orchards, now considered to be the heart of Eola-Amity’s wine country. Joe calls this western mid-slope of the Eola-Amity Hills the Eola-Bench, or the 90210 neighborhood of the Eola-Amity Hills. The estate is 485 – 625 feet in elevation and just over 21 acres total with 11.98 acres planted to vines. Varietals include Pinot Noir clones 114 and 115 planted in 2000 and Chardonnay clones 548 and 76 planted in 2016. New to the property is Sauvignon Blanc planted in 2021.
The vineyard is predominantly south and southwest facing. This vineyard aspect lends full advantage to the growing season sunlight, while simultaneously influenced by the cooling Van Duzer corridor winds which funnel Pacific Ocean breezes to the west slope of the Eola-Amity Hills. This unique combination of microclimates translates to a longer drawn out ripening season. A range of soils can be found across the farm with the planted vineyard consisting of Jory volcanic basalt and Nekia soils. The old vines produce smaller yields with exceptional concentration of flavors. The diversity in clonal makeup and influence of microclimates within the property produces fruit with great intensity and power in some blocks and elegance with finesse in others.
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Palmer Creek Vineyard
Address: 17380 SE Lafayette Hwy Dayton OR 97114
Owner(s): Anne Yu & Robert Gibbs
Contact: 334-740-4921
Acres Planted: 17
Vineyard Certifications: LIVE Certified Sustainable
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Pearlstad Vineyard
Address: 6675 Bethel Rd, Rickreall, OR 97371
Owner(s): Ken Pearlman & Dana Baker
Contact: ken@pearlstad.com
Year First Planted: 2017
Acres Planted: 18
Vineyard Certifications: LIVE Certified Sustainable
Varietals Grown: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
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.
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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 animal fossils 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.
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Pelos Sandberg Vineyard
Address: 7895 SE Amity Rd, Amity, Oregon 97101
Website: iotacellars.com
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.
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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 our 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.
Poco Vineyard – Ten Eleven Vines
Address: 20465 SE Poco Ln Amity, OR 97101
Owner(s): Amanda & Neil Potter
Contact: 503-910-6332
Year First Planted: 1991
Acres Planted: 2
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir Dijon 777
Nestled at the very top of a charming hill, just off a quaint country lane, Poco Vineyard is a true family treasure. Established in 1991 with an acre of vines and another acre added in 2002, this intimate vineyard embodies a perfect balance. “Poco” means “little” in Italian, a nod to the vineyards modest size and the big-hearted dedication of its owners – a family of four with two lively little ones and a friendly vineyard dog named Coco, who happily roams the vines. The vineyard thrives in Jory clay soil, and the dry farming practices ensure that the land’s character shines through.
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Managed with care by the local experts at Vitis Terra, Poco Vineyard is surrounded by many other locally owned vineyards, each adding to the rich tapestry of the region. While no wine is currently produced on-site, the vineyard itself offers a glimpse into the beauty and dedication that define the local community.
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Rooker Vineyard
Address: 24321 Old Bethel Rd., Amity, OR 97101
Owner(s): Steve Patty
Contact: 503-329-4816
Year First Planted: 2020
Acres Planted: 9
Varietals Grown: Cabernet Franc, Gamay Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Rooker Vineyard was planted first with 3.5 acres in 2020 with three clones of Cab Franc, three clones of Sauv Blanc, and Gamay Noir. 1.5 acres of the same varietals were added in 2024 and 4 acres of Chardonnay heritage clones in 2023. The vineyard enjoys a west to southwest aspect, sits between 250 to 330 feet in elevation, and is planted primarily on marine uplift soil. The aim of the vineyard is to connect the children and grandchildren of Dick and Margaret Family to the land farmed for 7 generations by Pattys.
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Roserock Vineyard
Address: 4340 Gibson Road NW, Salem, Oregon 97304
Owner(s): Drouhin Oregon Roserock
Contact: info@roserockoregon.com
Website: roserockoregon.com
Year First Planted: 2003
Acres Planted: 182
Vineyard Certifications: LIVE Certified Sustainable
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
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.
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Royer Vineyard
Address: 5897 Orchard Heights Rd NW, Salem, OR 97304
Owner(s): Mark & June Royer
Contact: willamettewhitewine@gmail.com
Website: royervineyard.com
Year First Planted: 2016
Acres Planted: 17
Varietals Grown: Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
Royer Vineyard sits on the southwest facing tip of the Eola Hills. The vineyard currently has 17 acres planted and focuses solely on white grape varietals of Chardonnay, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. Elevation on the site ranges from 600-700′ and the soils are mix of Ritner, Witzel, Nekia, and Jory of volcanic origin. This site benefits from the Van Duzer Corridor winds which cool down the vineyard each evening allowing the grapes to retain natural acidity. The vineyard is home to many native Oregon oaks and is part of the Willamette Valley Oak Accord.
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The vineyard also has a 5 acre truffle orchard featuring Black Perigord inoculated English Oak tree. 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, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc.
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RPG Vineyard
Address: 18271 SE Walnut Hill Rd, Amity, OR 97101
Owner(s): David Paige, John Gorup, Georges Rickus
Contact: 503-400-7219
Website: paigewines.com
Year First Planted: 1996
Acres Planted: 25.5
Vineyard Certifications: LIVE Certified Sustainable
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc
Tucked in the Northeast corner of Eola-Amity AVA, RPG Vineyard is planted on a rolling east facing slope of thin, rocky volcanic based soils.
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The vineyard is planted on what used to be fruit orchards, now considered to be the heart of Eola-Amity’s wine country. Joe calls this western mid-slope of the Eola-Amity Hills the Eola-Bench, or the 90210 neighborhood of the Eola-Amity Hills. The estate is 485 – 625 feet in elevation and just over 21 acres total with 11.98 acres planted to vines. Varietals include Pinot Noir clones 114 and 115 planted in 2000 and Chardonnay clones 548 and 76 planted in 2016. New to the property is Sauvignon Blanc planted in 2021.
The vineyard is predominantly south and southwest facing. This vineyard aspect lends full advantage to the growing season sunlight, while simultaneously influenced by the cooling Van Duzer corridor winds which funnel Pacific Ocean breezes to the west slope of the Eola-Amity Hills. This unique combination of microclimates translates to a longer drawn out ripening season. A range of soils can be found across the farm with the planted vineyard consisting of Jory volcanic basalt and Nekia soils. The old vines produce smaller yields with exceptional concentration of flavors. The diversity in clonal makeup and influence of microclimates within the property produces fruit with great intensity and power in some blocks and elegance with finesse in others.
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Seven Springs Vineyard
Address: 4180 Lonestar Rd NW, Salem OR 97304
Owner(s): Evening Land Vineyards
Contact: info@elvwines.com | 503-305-3310
Website: elvwines.com
Year First Planted: 1980-1982
Acres Planted: 90
Vineyard Certifications: LIVE Certified Sustainable
Varietals Grown: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Gamay, Chenin Blanc
Seven Springs Vineyard is situated in the southeastern Eola-Amity Hills and is mostly planted to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with small amounts of Gamay Noir and Chenin Blanc. 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 soils, eastern exposure and high elevation contribute to the natural preservation of the grapes’ acidity and enrich the wines with elegant flavors and minerality.
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The most prevalent soil type at Seven Springs is the iron-rich, volcanic soils known as Jory. It is well-drained, having formed deposits of igneous rock – with just a thin layer of top soil right along the volcanic flow line. The vineyard was originally planted in the early 1980’s by Al MacDonald. Since Evening Land began farming the property in 2007, the vineyard has been LIVE certified and is farmed using organic and biodynamic practices. In 2021, Evening Land assumed full ownership of the vineyard, and Jessica Cortell of Vitis Terra manages the Vineyard in collaboration with winemakers Sashi Moorman and Rajat Parr.
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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
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
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.
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
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
Stephens-Struxness Orchard & Vineyard
Owner(s): Les Stephens
Contact: LAS1010@comcast.net, Shad-O-Hill@comcast.net
Acres Planted: 26
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.
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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
Stiling Vineyards
Address: 11575 SE Hood View Rd, Amity, OR 97101
Owner(s): Jeff & Karen Stiling
Contact: jeffstiling@comcast.net
Year First Planted: 2018
Acres Planted: 15
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Owned and developed by Jeff and Karen Stiling, Stiling Vineyards is located on the eastern slopes of the Eola Hills formation. The initial vineyard was planted in 2018 with 3.6 acres of Pinot Noir (943 and 115 clones) and 3.0 acres of Chardonnay (76, 95 and 548.1 clones). Phase 2 was planted in the fall of 2022 with 2.2 acres of Chardonnay (76 and 95 clones), 1.1 acre of Pinot Meunier, and 3.1 acres of Pinot Noir (Pommard and Wadenswil clones). 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 Dad. The vineyard is located on Hood View Road where it meets Eola Hills Road in Yamhill County.
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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 and 3309 root stocks. Atlas Vineyard Management manages the vineyard, following organic farming practices.
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Temperance Hill Vineyards
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
Temperance Hill Vineyard’s first vines went into the ground in 1981. Pinot Noir is the main winegrape variety planted and 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.
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Vanjohn Vineyards
Description: 14.35 acres.
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Vivid Vineyard
Address: 9140 SE Hillview Dr., Amity, OR. 97101
Owner(s): Bruce & Angelica Wianecki
Contact: 503-883-3706
Website: vividvineyards.com
Year First Planted: 2014
Acres Planted: 3
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
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 clones (76, 95, 96) and Pinot Noir clones (114, 115, 777) as well as Pommard and Wadenswill.
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The vineyard is planted on what used to be fruit orchards, now considered to be the heart of Eola-Amity’s wine country. Joe calls this western mid-slope of the Eola-Amity Hills the Eola-Bench, or the 90210 neighborhood of the Eola-Amity Hills. The estate is 485 – 625 feet in elevation and just over 21 acres total with 11.98 acres planted to vines. Varietals include Pinot Noir clones 114 and 115 planted in 2000 and Chardonnay clones 548 and 76 planted in 2016. New to the property is Sauvignon Blanc planted in 2021.
The vineyard is predominantly south and southwest facing. This vineyard aspect lends full advantage to the growing season sunlight, while simultaneously influenced by the cooling Van Duzer corridor winds which funnel Pacific Ocean breezes to the west slope of the Eola-Amity Hills. This unique combination of microclimates translates to a longer drawn out ripening season. A range of soils can be found across the farm with the planted vineyard consisting of Jory volcanic basalt and Nekia soils. The old vines produce smaller yields with exceptional concentration of flavors. The diversity in clonal makeup and influence of microclimates within the property produces fruit with great intensity and power in some blocks and elegance with finesse in others.
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von Oehsen Vineyard
Address: 3560 Bethel Heights Road NW, Salem, OR, 97304
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 We plan to plant out more of our 48-acre property in the future.
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The vineyard is planted on what used to be fruit orchards, now considered to be the heart of Eola-Amity’s wine country. Joe calls this western mid-slope of the Eola-Amity Hills the Eola-Bench, or the 90210 neighborhood of the Eola-Amity Hills. The estate is 485 – 625 feet in elevation and just over 21 acres total with 11.98 acres planted to vines. Varietals include Pinot Noir clones 114 and 115 planted in 2000 and Chardonnay clones 548 and 76 planted in 2016. New to the property is Sauvignon Blanc planted in 2021.
The vineyard is predominantly south and southwest facing. This vineyard aspect lends full advantage to the growing season sunlight, while simultaneously influenced by the cooling Van Duzer corridor winds which funnel Pacific Ocean breezes to the west slope of the Eola-Amity Hills. This unique combination of microclimates translates to a longer drawn out ripening season. A range of soils can be found across the farm with the planted vineyard consisting of Jory volcanic basalt and Nekia soils. The old vines produce smaller yields with exceptional concentration of flavors. The diversity in clonal makeup and influence of microclimates within the property produces fruit with great intensity and power in some blocks and elegance with finesse in others.
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West Hills Vineyard
Contact: info@westhillsvineyard.com
Website: westhillsvineyards.com
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.
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The vineyard is planted on what used to be fruit orchards, now considered to be the heart of Eola-Amity’s wine country. Joe calls this western mid-slope of the Eola-Amity Hills the Eola-Bench, or the 90210 neighborhood of the Eola-Amity Hills. The estate is 485 – 625 feet in elevation and just over 21 acres total with 11.98 acres planted to vines. Varietals include Pinot Noir clones 114 and 115 planted in 2000 and Chardonnay clones 548 and 76 planted in 2016. New to the property is Sauvignon Blanc planted in 2021.
The vineyard is predominantly south and southwest facing. This vineyard aspect lends full advantage to the growing season sunlight, while simultaneously influenced by the cooling Van Duzer corridor winds which funnel Pacific Ocean breezes to the west slope of the Eola-Amity Hills. This unique combination of microclimates translates to a longer drawn out ripening season. A range of soils can be found across the farm with the planted vineyard consisting of Jory volcanic basalt and Nekia soils. The old vines produce smaller yields with exceptional concentration of flavors. The diversity in clonal makeup and influence of microclimates within the property produces fruit with great intensity and power in some blocks and elegance with finesse in others.
Wildcat Vineyard
Owner: Steven & Gina Proctor
Contact: gina@wildcatvineyard.com
Website: wildcatvineyard.com
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.
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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.
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The vineyard is planted on what used to be fruit orchards, now considered to be the heart of Eola-Amity’s wine country. Joe calls this western mid-slope of the Eola-Amity Hills the Eola-Bench, or the 90210 neighborhood of the Eola-Amity Hills. The estate is 485 – 625 feet in elevation and just over 21 acres total with 11.98 acres planted to vines. Varietals include Pinot Noir clones 114 and 115 planted in 2000 and Chardonnay clones 548 and 76 planted in 2016. New to the property is Sauvignon Blanc planted in 2021.
The vineyard is predominantly south and southwest facing. This vineyard aspect lends full advantage to the growing season sunlight, while simultaneously influenced by the cooling Van Duzer corridor winds which funnel Pacific Ocean breezes to the west slope of the Eola-Amity Hills. This unique combination of microclimates translates to a longer drawn out ripening season. A range of soils can be found across the farm with the planted vineyard consisting of Jory volcanic basalt and Nekia soils. The old vines produce smaller yields with exceptional concentration of flavors. The diversity in clonal makeup and influence of microclimates within the property produces fruit with great intensity and power in some blocks and elegance with finesse in others.
Windfall Vineyard
Owner(s): Andy Lytle
Contact: info@windfallvineyards.com
Website: windfallvineyards.com
Year First Planted: 2020
Acres Planted: 117
Vineyard Certifications: LIVE Certified Sustainable, Salmon-Safe
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Windfall sits on the western edge of the Eola-Amity Hills, facing south and west to the Van Duzer Corridor. The warm days and the cool nights allow for the opportunity to make world class wines right here, at the Windfall vineyard.
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Windfall Vineyard is a signature estate vineyard producing world class sparkling wines, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. Planted in 2021, the 55 acre vineyard is organically farmed and will be LIVE Certified. Situated in the Eola-Amity AVA on the western edge of the hills between 330 and 650 feet of elevation. Facing South and West, the Van Duzer Corridor significantly influences the vineyard allowing for hot days and cool nights, extending the growing season, and creating intense characteristic in the skins while retaining acidity.
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Zena Crown Vineyard
Address: 5995 Zena Road, Salem, Oregon 97304
Contact: 503-662-5454
Website: zenacrown.com
Years First Planted: 2003-2006
Zena Crown Vineyard is positioned on a south-facing, multi-aspect slope 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
Address: 5657 Zena Rd NW Salem OR 97304
Owner(s): Tim & Kari Ramey
Contact: tim@zenithvineyard.com
Website: zenithvineyard.com
Year First Planted: 1982
Acres Planted: 93
Vineyard Certifications: LIVE Certified Sustainable
Varietals Grown: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Gamay, Tempranillo, Auxerrois
We are a 133 acre family-owned farm.
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The vineyard is planted on what used to be fruit orchards, now considered to be the heart of Eola-Amity’s wine country. Joe calls this western mid-slope of the Eola-Amity Hills the Eola-Bench, or the 90210 neighborhood of the Eola-Amity Hills. The estate is 485 – 625 feet in elevation and just over 21 acres total with 11.98 acres planted to vines. Varietals include Pinot Noir clones 114 and 115 planted in 2000 and Chardonnay clones 548 and 76 planted in 2016. New to the property is Sauvignon Blanc planted in 2021.
The vineyard is predominantly south and southwest facing. This vineyard aspect lends full advantage to the growing season sunlight, while simultaneously influenced by the cooling Van Duzer corridor winds which funnel Pacific Ocean breezes to the west slope of the Eola-Amity Hills. This unique combination of microclimates translates to a longer drawn out ripening season. A range of soils can be found across the farm with the planted vineyard consisting of Jory volcanic basalt and Nekia soils. The old vines produce smaller yields with exceptional concentration of flavors. The diversity in clonal makeup and influence of microclimates within the property produces fruit with great intensity and power in some blocks and elegance with finesse in others.
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The vineyard is planted on what used to be fruit orchards, now considered to be the heart of Eola-Amity’s wine country. Joe calls this western mid-slope of the Eola-Amity Hills the Eola-Bench, or the 90210 neighborhood of the Eola-Amity Hills. The estate is 485 – 625 feet in elevation and just over 21 acres total with 11.98 acres planted to vines. Varietals include Pinot Noir clones 114 and 115 planted in 2000 and Chardonnay clones 548 and 76 planted in 2016. New to the property is Sauvignon Blanc planted in 2021.
The vineyard is predominantly south and southwest facing. This vineyard aspect lends full advantage to the growing season sunlight, while simultaneously influenced by the cooling Van Duzer corridor winds which funnel Pacific Ocean breezes to the west slope of the Eola-Amity Hills. This unique combination of microclimates translates to a longer drawn out ripening season. A range of soils can be found across the farm with the planted vineyard consisting of Jory volcanic basalt and Nekia soils. The old vines produce smaller yields with exceptional concentration of flavors. The diversity in clonal makeup and influence of microclimates within the property produces fruit with great intensity and power in some blocks and elegance with finesse in others.
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