Chestnut Hill Vineyard

Chehalem Mountains AVA

Some people thought Eric Lemelson was crazy for planting vines at Chestnut Hill at over 1,000 ft elevation back in 1995, but fast forward to today and goodness, were they wrong.  

Thanks to its cooler, elevated climate, the wines of Chestnut Hill are more acid and red fruit driven with an unmistakable earthiness. Among our Pinot noirs, Chestnut Hill is the most commonly mistaken for being a French Burgundy in blind tastings – a compliment we always enjoy hearing!
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Years Planted
1995 – 2008

History
The Wise family homesteaded the land during the Great Depression, grew raspberries, hazelnuts, plums, and harvested timber.

Acres
100 (27 planted)

Varieties
Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay

Soil Type
Jory, Gelderman, Nekia

Clones
Pinot Noir: Pommard, 777, 114, 115, 828
Pinot Gris: 146, 152
Chardonnay: 95, 76

Elevation
780 ft. – 1030 ft.

Aspect
SE to South

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