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Beran Vineyards
You'd be hard pressed to find nicer people in this world. Sharon and Bill Beran converted their 1875 homestead property and orchard into a seven-acre vineyard in 1972. Located in Hillsboro, the vineyard is planted on an alluvial-hybrid
soil Laurelwood soil (a blend of Jory and Willakenzie soils), and consists today of three acres of Pommard, three acres of Dijon 115, and one acre of old-vine Wadenswil. Originally selling their harvest to other winemakers, the Berans recognized the distinct properties of their fruit, and celebrated their own first commercial vintage in 1997. In true mom-and-pop boutique winery style, this ageless couple harvests the entire vineyard in a single day with the help of family and friends. Their self-contained winery typically produces just one Pinot Noir per year, yielding between 500 and 750 cases. Aged in 1/3 new French oak barrels, Beran Pinot Noir is distinctively feminine and elegant, with intense green tea, cedar, and rose-petal characters.
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Erin Glenn Winery
In 2003, Tim and Erin Schetchel founded their Columbia Gorge winery in the heart of the Dalles, Oregon. Together, they painstakingly restored an abandoned U.S. Mint, never completed after the bust of the Oregon Gold Rush. This historic building now hails as an elegant, nostalgic and fully functional winery. Fruit is sourced from the exciting Columbia Gorge AVA, steadily gaining fame for its ability to produce a vast array of Bordeaux, Rhone, Loire and Tuscan varietals. With a rapidly growing a "cult" of followers, this up-and-coming new winery continues to produce incredible gems with massive flavor, and at an amazing price points. We're proud to represent Erin Glenn.
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Trinity Vineyards
A newer addition to the Peacock portfolio, we chose Trinity Vineyards because we loved the wines and the owner, Steve Parker. Trinity is named after the Parker clan: Husband, wife and daughter. Pedigreed winemaker Joe Dobbes crafts elegant wines with expressive terroir and massive appeal. Located in the South Salem Hills, this little seven-acre vineyard was planted in 1998 on volcanic Nekia and Jory-clay soils at 800’ of elevation with southern exposure. Trinity's well-drained soils heighten the acidity in the fruit, expressing fantastic mineral in the fruit. Production: 2,000 cases
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Viento Winery
Rich Cushman could well be the nicest human being we have ever met. A veteran winemaker for over 25 years, Cushman is known in the community as an accomplished winemaker and sage consultant. Influenced by his years working in Germany and interning at Trefethen, Rich balances the richness of Pacific Northwest fruit with delicate, Old-World style. Strong relationships with Columbia Gorge and Walla Walla vineyards provide him opportunity to experiment with a broad range of varietals and extended aging techniques. We've learned to expect surprises - like the sudden 100-case release of a late-harvest, which has been aging for several years (those lucky enough to have experienced his Nocturne know what we mean!). This skilled and gifted winemaker never ceases to amaze us, and likely never will.
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Yamhill Valley Vineyards
One of the first ever established in McMinnville, this 120-acre vineyard and winery has passion and smarts in their vines. Using all estate fruit from sizeable vineyards allows Yamhill Valley to produce premium wines while remaining extremely competitive in the Oregon market. Winemaker Stephen Cary is well versed in the origins of Pinot Noir, and two different trellising systems, one on each side, can be seen along the picturesque driveway into the estate. Yamhill Valley is always ready to share their wealth of knowledge, regularly hosting vineyard and winery tours for the industry. Production: 16,000 cases
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