Montinore Estate Vineyard

Appellation: Tualatin Hills AVA
Planted Area: 200 acres
Elevation: 210 - 375 feet
Aspect: Southeast

Soils: Cornelius, Laurelwood, Helvetia, Cascade, Woodburn
Varieties: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Müller-Thurgau, Lagrein, Teroldego, Muscat Ottonel, Sauvignon Blanc

Certifications: Demeter-Certified Biodynamic®, CCOF-Certified Organic & LIVE-Certified

Planted in 1982, Montinore Estate is a 200-acre Demeter Certified Biodynamic® and CCOF Certified Organic estate that lies at the northern end of the Willamette Valley appellation along the east-facing slope of the Coastal Range foothills in Oregon.

In addition to our certifications, we employ dry farming and sustainable growing practices at our vineyard. Our goal with Montinore Estate has always been to create complex wines that reflect the soil and overall place from which they come. This is an ideal site for the nine grape varieties we grow here: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Müller-Thurgau, Lagrein, Teroldego, Muscat Ottonel and Sauvignon Blanc.

In 2008, we received Biodynamic® certification from Demeter, the only Biodynamic® certification agency in the United States. As described by Demeter, “Biodynamic® agriculture is a philosophy and methodology that views a farm as a self-sustaining ecosystem entirely responsible for creating and maintaining its individual health and vitality without any external and unnatural additions. It is one of the most sustainable forms of agriculture, creating healthier food for healthier people and a healthier planet.”

Our close attention to each step of the grape-growing process is rooted in the belief that exceptional wine is born of a sustained marriage of soil, climate and artful stewardship.