About Us
LOCATION
Located in the Chehalem Mountains in the Willamette Valley in the state of Oregon. Forming the southern boundary of the Tualatin Valley, the Chehalem's are the highest mountains in the Willamette Valley. Comprised of Pinot Noir Dijon Clone 777, this fruit is exceptionally rich, displaying flavors of cassis and black cherry with earthy undertones and well-defined tannins.
SOILS
The Laurelwood AVA reflect millions of years of soil accretion, mixing, blowing, and uplift, creating a rich geological experiment in one tightly packed geographical area. Within this one region there are ancient, uplifted sedimentary seabeds, weathered rich red soils from lava flows down the Columbia River, and relatively new glacial sediment scoured from western states which were blown onto north-facing hillsides in tumultuous windstorms. Soils so violently and differently formed pass on a predictable complexity and unique taste in our wines. It’s an exciting wine-making laboratory to experience the similarities and contrasts in the wines of the Chehalem Mountains.
VINEYARD
Nominated Vineyards - American Grand Cru Society
La Luce Vineyard
Chehalem Mountains
Pinot Noir
Managed by Ponzi Wines
PONZI VINEYARDS
For more than two decades, Ponzi Vineyards has thrived under second generation ownership and operation. Winemaker, Luisa Ponzi has established herself as a leader in the industry.
The Ponzi family owns and farms 130 acres of vineyards in the Chehalem Mountains of the North Willamette Valley.
All vineyards are LIVE Certified, the world’s highest standard for sustainable viticulture.
Additionally, Ponzi Vineyards continues to hold long-term contracts with many of the best growers in the region whose vineyards are also certified sustainable.
LA LUCE VINEYARD
Meaning “the light,” is a one-acre gem of Pinot Noir that presents itself as the younger version of its famed big sister, Abetina.
It produces fruit of exceptional character warranting limited, single vineyard designated bottlings.
PLANTED: 2OO0
ELEVATION: 6OO FEET
EXPOSURE: SOUTHEAST ACRES: 1
SOIL: LAURELWOOD