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

Located where the Chehalem Mountains converge with Ribbon Ridge, our 122-acre property was acquired in 2005 and first planted in 2006. With an elevation of 350 to 650 feet, this rocky, south-facing hillside is composed of marine sedimentary and volcanic basalt soils. Completely dry-farmed, our 62-acre vineyard consists of five different clones: Wädenswil, Pommard, Dijon 115, Dijon 114, Dijon 667, and Dijon 777.

Our farming practices can best be described as sustainable, and we utilize organic farming whenever possible. We are firm believers in taking care of our soil, practicing crop reduction for low yields, and hand harvesting our fruit at its optimal physiological ripeness.