Vineyards

GC Wines sources grapes from organic and sustainably-farmed vineyards across Oregon’s Willamette Valley. The rich diversity of microclimates, soil compositions and topography found in these family-owned vineyards allows us to express the nuances of each vintage.

Learn more about our vineyard partners below.

  • Jerry Bieze
    Grapes: Pinot Blanc
    Soil: Jory & Ritner

    The Bieze Vineyard grows Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc on rolling hills in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, just outside of Amity. We source from one acre of Pinot Blanc, planted in 2012 at 690 feet elevation on beneficial volcanic soils. The vineyard is both LIVE and Salmon Safe certified.

  • Patti & Mark Bjornson
    Grapes: Pinot Noir
    Soil: Jory & Nekia

    Situated on volcanic soils planted with 28 acres of grapes in the Eola-Amity AVA, Björnson Vineyard is certified by Salmon Safe and by LIVE. They believe that sustainable farming makes better wine. We purchase fruit from every block and every clone. Our single vineyard blend changes year to year.

  • David Polite
    Grapes: Pinot Noir
    Soil: Willakenzie & Peavine

    Carlton Hill Vineyard is located in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA with an elevation range between 420 and 480 feet, and eastern exposure. LIVE, Sustainable and Salmon Safe certified.

  • Bob, Irene, & Mary Van Steenberg
    Grapes: Pinot Noir
    Soil: Melbourne (Sedimentary + Volcanic)

    Cherry Grove Vineyard is located in Gaston, in the Willamette Valley. This 19 acre vineyard sits at 476 feet of elevation and is LIVE and Salmon Safe certified, planted to Pinot Noir and Gamay Noir. The incredible team at Terra Nova manages the vineyard. We began working with this vineyard in 2020.

  • Alan & Gail Cochran
    Grapes: Pinot Noir
    Soil: Woodburn

    Cochran Vineyard is due west of Portland near the small town of Banks. With its low elevation and deep soils, this vineyard produces bright red and pretty Pinot Noir with spicy and earthy aromatics, medium weight and soft powdery tannins. Wines from this site are the foundation of the Commuter Cuvee Pinot Noir.

  • Jeff Havlin
    Grapes: Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Gamay
    Soil: Sedimentary soil over bedrock

    The Havlin Vineyard sits in the Van Duzer Corridor, and 35 acres of Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Gamay are dry farmed here at a low elevation. The winds from the Pacific help cool the vines at night, and the vineyard is certified LIVE.

  • Patti & Mark Björnson
    Grapes: Pinot Noir
    Soil: Jory & Nekia

    The Björnson family also owns the young Pamar Vineyard, in the Van Duzer Corridor, where they grow Pinot Noir and Gamay with the same strict standards as their namesake vineyard in Eola-Amity.

  • Ken Pearlman and Dana Baker
    Grapes: Chardonnay
    Soil: Marine Siltstone, Sandstone, Silt Loam

    Pearlstad Vineyard’s 18 acres are located in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA and sit at 565 feet elevation. You can find marine fossils and petrified driftwood in the marine soils in the vineyard here.

  • David Brown
    Grapes: Albariño
    Soil: Cherryhill Silt loam

    Threemile Vineyard is in the Columbia Valley AVA, near The Dalles, Oregon. The wind from the Columbia River and the layers of basalt underneath the vines create a dynamic microclimate for grapes to grow in. The Dalles can get very hot in the summer, so the grapes need the cool wind off the river to create the necessary diurnal shift to preserve the elegant acidity in our Albariño.

  • Terry Sullivan & Molly Morison
    Grapes: Tempranillo & Syrah
    Soil: Mantia Silty Loam

    Upper Five Vineyard is found just outside of Talent, in the Rogue Valley AVA. It is planted at 1920 feet, and received organic certification in 2005. The site elevation and northerly aspect result in good acid retention and complexity.

  • Bruce and Angelica Wianecki
    Grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
    Soil: Jory

    Located in the Eola-Amity hills, GC Wines sources Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Vivid Vineyards. The vineyard was planted starting in 2013 on the AVA’s iconic Jory soils. 6,759 vines are planted consisting of Pinot Pommard, Pinot Noir clones 114, 115, 777, Wadenswil, and Chardonnay 76, 95, and 96.

  • Dennis & Carolyn Devine
    Grapes: Pinot Noir
    Soil: Marine Sedimentary, Basalt, Alluvial

    Witness Tree Vineyard comprises 56 acres of planted vines in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, grown on their 100-acre estate with a historic tree as the namesake. Witness Tree has three blocks ranging from 500-700 feet elevation, and planted from 1982-1999. They also grow Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Viognier, and Dolcetto.

  • Tim & Keri Ramey
    Grapes: Pinot Noir
    Soil: Silty Clay

    Located on the Middle of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, Zenith Vineyard has a unique diversity originating from its various soil types and elevations. Wines made from this LIVE certified vineyard exhibit complex wild black raspberry, black currant, tea, and lavender blossom aromas. Our Zenith Single Vineyard Wine is a combination of the most special barrels produced from this fantastic vineyard. We buy Pommard from block 6G (planted in 2003), which is wind protected and thus warmer and fruitier than many of the other blocks.