Country: United States > Oregon

Colene Clemens Vineyards

Appellation: Chehalem Mountains
Owner: Joe and Victoria Stark
Winemaker: Stephen Goff
Varieties Grown: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Hectares/Age of Vines: 62 Acres under vine
Altitude/Soil: Marine sedimentary soils with lots of volcanic rock
Farming Methods: Sustainable

Situated at the convergence of the Chehalem Mountains and Ribbon Ridge, this 122-acre estate was acquired in 2005 and first planted a year later. The vineyard spans elevations from 350 to 650 feet on a rocky, south-facing slope composed of marine sedimentary and volcanic basalt soils. The 62-acre dry-farmed vineyard is home to five different Pinot Noir clones: Wädenswil, Pommard, Dijon 115, Dijon 114, Dijon 667, and Dijon 777.

The vineyard’s approach to farming is primarily sustainable, incorporating organic methods whenever feasible. Emphasis is placed on soil health, strategic crop reduction for low yields, and harvesting by hand at peak physiological ripeness.