Phelps Creek Vineyards

Subscribing to the adage that "Pinot Noir is farmed not made", vineyard care takes center stage in our wine production. Sustainable agricultural practices combined with careful management of the fruit yields on the vines leads to the noted intensity of our bottlings. "Hanging" less grapes adds labor and cost, but there are no shortcuts when the goal is the finest expression of a specific vineyard in the wine. Our first Pinot Noir vines were planted in 1989, and two years later we added a block of Dijon clone Chardonnay. Incrementally we expanded the vineyards and now they total 30 acres. In addition to our estate grown fruit, we enjoy long-term relationships with some of the most desirable vineyards throughout the Columbia Gorge AVA.