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16250 SW Oldsville Rd

McMinnville, OR 97128

503-843-3100

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Shifting Timelines

Each year comes with its own opportunities, blessings, lessons, and gratitude. 

 
The 2022 growing season started out a bit rough; April brought bud break to most of our vineyard, as well as a frost event that only the strongest and most protected buds survived.  Once things started warming up, the vines needed some time to recover, luckily, vines have evolved resiliency.  On the nodes of each shoot there are not only primary buds, but secondary buds and in some cases, tertiary.  While it took some time, we slowly started seeing life emerge from some of those secondary buds.  Because of this delay in the growing season, we were extremely fortunate to have the warmest October ever recorded in Oregon's history.  The vines took full advantage of this opportunity, and we kept our eyes on the weather forecast, to fully take advantage of the extra ripening time, a blessing indeed.
 
As harvest begins and ends in each block I make a point to visit each individual block we are preparing to harvest and thank the Earth, Wind and Sun for the elements that they contributed to what is always a completely unique vintage. 
 
As harvest closes out on the entire Yamhill Valley Vineyard estate,  gratitude pours through me once again.  Thank you to the vineyard crew, our farmers, who worked the earth and touched each vine throughout the year.  Their hands pruned and trained the shoots in their dormancy and laid the foundation for the canopy that sprung to life come bud break.  They come back countless times; to chisel the living statues of grounded life, curating each and every vine.  They acknowledge and bend to the needs of the vineyard through each of the stages of its growth, always keeping in mind how to encourage energy into the leaves, roots, or fruit and knowing when to do each.  Each crew member's experienced eye is refined with each vintage, aiding them in creating balance amongst each vine to acknowledge the sentiment, "as above, so below" in a literal sense.  Thank you to the vines for what they produced, nature has a way, and specializes so intricately, that "it never hurries, yet everything is accomplished."  Thank you to the pickers who come rain or shine to cut the fruits of our labor and deliver them to the winery where they meet their fate.  Thank you to our cellar crew who come day after day to hold the hand of that fruit as it is alchemized into beautiful wines that express this place.  Thank you to family, friends and staff that fed our team during harvest, to keep us going strong when nature asked us to meet her halfway.  Thank you to our customers who support us in this vision, who share the story that is told inside each bottle, and who appreciate all of the layers of commitment it took to bring another story to your table, so that once again, we can start again on this ever-going cycle.  Gratitude.
 
- Ariel Eberle, Head Winemaker
 
 
 
 

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Upcoming Events

Barrel Tasting Experience

Mar 27, 2025 - Apr 26, 2025

Step into the cellar and take a deeper dive into our history, farming, and winemaking, learning the intricacies of each vintage. Your knowledgeable host will take you through the process from vine to barrel ... read  more

Step into the cellar and take a deeper dive into our history, farming, and winemaking, learning the intricacies of each vintage. Your knowledgeable host will take you through the process from vine to barrel to bottle, illuminating each decision made by the winemaker to create each wine. Taste Pinot Noir samples directly from the barrel, offering a glimpse into the future of wines to come, as well as ...

Winemaker Dinner w/ Nick Peirano

Apr 5, 2025

For more than 20 years the best chefs, winemakers, brewers, and distillers from around Oregon have joined forces at Steamboat Inn to create special nights of food, drink, and friendship. The intimate ... read  more

For more than 20 years the best chefs, winemakers, brewers, and distillers from around Oregon have joined forces at Steamboat Inn to create special nights of food, drink, and friendship. The intimate and magical surroundings of Steamboat Inn lead to amazing collaborations that diners would not be able to experience in a traditional restaurant or tasting room setting. Join Head Winemaker, Ariel ...

Oak & Vine Society Spring Gathering

Apr 6, 2025

Join us for the Oak & Vine Society Spring Gathering! We are excited to participate in the springtime Oak & Vine Society event on the Linfiled Unveristy McMinnville Campus in the Nicholson ... read  more

Join us for the Oak & Vine Society Spring Gathering! We are excited to participate in the springtime Oak & Vine Society event on the Linfiled Unveristy McMinnville Campus in the Nicholson Library. The theme will be archives, education, and the Wine Studies Mission at Linfield! Let's unite for an afternoon of incredible wine and food as we celebrate this cause. Three times per year ...

Wine on Water

Apr 17, 2025

Join us on the Portland Spirit to taste your way through Oregon on this sunset wine tasting cruise! More than a dozen local wineries will be on board with us to showcase our latest vintages. Tickets include ... read  more

Join us on the Portland Spirit to taste your way through Oregon on this sunset wine tasting cruise! More than a dozen local wineries will be on board with us to showcase our latest vintages. Tickets include a two-hour sunset cruise, 14 wine tasting tickets and a souvenir wine tasting cup. Save $5 per ticket with coupon code "Yamhill" at portlandspirit.com/wine or call 503-224-3900. Tickets ...

Customize Your Case!

Apr 27, 2025

Calling All Founders Wine Club Members! We’re excited to invite you to the exclusive Customize Your Case event for 2025! This is your opportunity to taste and hand-select the perfect 12 ... read  more

Calling All Founders Wine Club Members! We’re excited to invite you to the exclusive Customize Your Case event for 2025! This is your opportunity to taste and hand-select the perfect 12 bottles to create your customized case of wine. Joining us for this special occasion will be our Head Winemaker, Ariel Eberle, and local Cheese Monger, Erin Bowman of Mack & Cheese. Together, they’ll ...
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