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The vineyards are the most important ingredient to Spindrift Cellar’s Wines. The majority of our vineyards are managed by the owner of Spindrift Cellars, Matt Compton, who also owns West Vine Farms a vineyard management company. The vineyards are Certified Sustainable by LIVE and Salmon Safe (or in transition) which meet good agricultural practices recognized by international standards. Matt has over 10 years of vineyard management experience in the Central Willamette Valley and has spent the majority of his life in agriculture. |
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Owned by Tim and Elisabeth Myers and located in Philomath the vineyard was planted in 1997 and 1998 to 2 acres of Pinot Noir (DJN 115 on 5C rootstock), 5 acres of Pinot Gris and 1 acre of Pinot Blanc. Matt provided management service to Deer Haven starting in 2001, the vineyard is one of our favorite, producing fruit that ripen slowly with its flat aspect which helps retain acidity and develop great flavors during slow fall ripening. |
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Owned by Al and Arlene Looney along with David Looney, the vineyard is located a few miles west of Monroe. There are 12 acres of Pinot Noir (Pommard and Wadensville) with plantings started in 1993 along with a half an acre of Pinot Gris. |
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This unique vineyard location is owned by Aron and Frank Frasier who purchased an old one room school house in the community of Irish Bend. In 1999 Frank and Aron planted 2 acres of own rooted Pommard Pinot Noir in the old school yard, this ground has never been farmed and is situated on a gravel bar within the valley floor. The fruit off this vineyard produces wonderful elegant wines that are bright with spice and red fruit flavors and very fine tannins. The vineyard is managed by Frank and Aron along with assistance from our vineyard management service. |
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