The Carlton Hill Vineyard was established in 1999/2000 when we planted six acres of Pinot Noir. We planted an even mix of 777 and 115 Dijon clones, using 3309 root stock. The soils on this site are a combination of Peavine and Willakensie and are the remnants of an ancient ocean bed. In 2008, the Vineyard grew to eleven acres in size, with the addition of the “tried and true” Pommard and Wadenswil clones. And, as in the past, the Carlton Hill Vineyard continues to be the exclusive source of grapes for our distinctive wines.
Like the great sites in Burgundy, the Carlton Hill Vineyard faces east, giving the vines full morning and afternoon sun and shading in the early evening to provide the desired cooling of nightfall. From our gently ripened grapes come elegant, balanced wines with vibrant berry flavors. Carlton Hill has been LIVE certified and sustainably farmed since 2004. The approach here is to reduce chemical inputs, organic or otherwise, and farm in the smartest way possible. We encourage our customers to visit us vineyard whenever possible to see this amazing vineyard. We are convinced that our site, being in the heart of the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, has all the qualities to make it one of the finest vineyards in Oregon.
