Our Story
Located in the southern most corner of Yamhill Carlton AVA, our boutique vineyard was planted Spring ’07 with Pommard clone. Eastern exposure, cool evenings and deep jory soil nurture the classically complex & aromatic Pinot Noir grape.
This gently sloped vineyard boasts views of the sun rising over Mt. Hood, Mt. Jefferson and the luxurious valley below.
Proudly Located In Yamhill-Carlton AVA
The Yamhill-Carlton AVA was established in 2004 and is recognized as having some of the finest Pinot Noir vineyards in the world. Here, ancient marine sediments result in some of oldest soils in the entire Willamette Valley. Additionally, the Coast Range creates a ‘rain shadow’ over the region protecting the vines from wind and rain during the critical growing season. The soil and climate is particularly suited to the Pinot Noir grape and produces wine with complex flavors, deep color and smooth tannins.
Pheasant Hill Vineyard is located in the southern most tip of the Yamhill-Carlton AVA and is just west of McMinnville in the Northern Willamette Valley. The vineyard has eastern exposure with views of the valley and the
Cascade Mountain Range.
Vigneron:
noun
A person who grows grapes for winemaking. Winegrower.
Pheasant Hill ’s grapes are lovingly tended and once harvested, Apolloni Vineyards of Forest Grove provide a custom crush by gifted winemakers. There the wine stays in French Oak barrels for 18-22 months before being bottled.
