Russell shares his appreciation - and a reminder - from one of the newly planted vineyards at Winter’s Hill Estate.

We are releasing two new Pinot noirs from our Single Block Series - a specialty series that was created to highlight the unique characteristics of specific blocks.

Can you save the bees just by taking a break from mowing the lawn?

The winemaking team visits the Pinot Blanc block.

Join us for a History in the Tasting!

Several additional wineries will be joining us for Pinot Blanc Oregon!

Thank you for the kind words from each of you who knew Peter.

We are excited to introduce Pinot Blanc Oregon on Sunday, May 4th, right here at Winter’s Hill Estate.

Russell looks back to that first Chardonnay vintage in New Zealand.

Winter pruning is complete!

It’s never too late to celebrate with Rosé of Pinot noir - or to host a Rosé release party!

Thanks to everyone who responded to our Rosé survey! We learned that we aren't the only ones who are excited to taste the new release.

Tasting season is almost here, and we can’t wait! We’re excited to welcome you back to Winter’s Hill Estate!

Did you know we've been blending our Pearly Everlasting since 2014?

It’s a new year and we’re embracing Revino’s reusable glass bottle.

As Cellar Season continues, the 2025 vintage is our focus as we begin pruning our vineyard.

All of us at Winter’s Hill are truly grateful for your support of our small vineyard and winery.

Have you heard the news? Oregon Sparkling wines have been recognized as among the best in the world!

Now that harvest is over, the 2024 vintage will be resting peacefully over the winter as it ages in oak barrels. Well…almost.

This past Tuesday I had the opportunity to join 1000 Friends of Oregon on KATU, one of our local television stations.

This weekend marks both the last weekend we host in-person tastings for the year, and the first weekend of our Cellar Season.

The fall is passing quickly, and we are finalizing plans for our upcoming Pre-Thanksgiving weekend. 

As fall turns toward winter, here in the Northwest we are enjoying a spectacular show as the vines are turning yellow and dropping their leaves.

It takes great soil, great people, and great weather to make truly exceptional wines, and in 2024 we have all three.

Crab dip is one of our favorite holiday appetizers - and it's even better when paired with our Pinot noir Blanc!

During the winemaking process, one of our most important jobs is to maintain optimal conditions for the yeast to grow and ferment the grapes into wine.

Wine has a special ability to bring people together, and the bonds created by wine can persist over many years and across international boundaries.

When asked, “How many vineyard blocks are there?” I often reply, “Well, it’s complicated.” But Emily, Peter, and I do have our favorites.

Customizing a wine club shipment is a favorite feature of our Cellar Door wine club!

Sparkling wine always starts the season off, and we are planning to press our first fruit this weekend!

Harvest 2024 is expected at the end of September as indicated by the first siting of purple grapes in the process of veraison at Winter's Hill Estate.

The upcoming forecast includes more ideal growing temperatures.

The Perseid meteor shower delighted us as we watched the sky above the vineyard.

We have used wine barrels for sale. These are ready to be repurposed!

Bottling of the 2023 vintage is almost done!

To learn more about your experiences Winter's Hill, we’ll be including a link to a (very) short survey in this email newsletter once per month.

Join us for a casual tasting at which you sip and savor your favorite wines while taking in sweeping views of the Dundee Hills.

For the past eight weeks, our Vineyard Manager Luciano and his team have been hustling to keep up with the rapid vine growth.

For winemaking, the biggest single contribution to our CO2 emissions is the production and transportation of the glass bottle.

We are introducing our new 2023 Watershed Chardonnay, a light and refreshing wine, that is meant for both summer dinners and patio gatherings.

Being small can be a challenge when marketing in the global marketplace. This is why Oregon wineries collaborate to ensure the success of each us.

Whether you are planning a weekend at the coast, or an elegant garden party, we have the Rosé for you!

Farmer's Plate & Pantry and Revino are important Winter's Hill partners.

Sharing three questions and answers about our blending process.

The Dundee Hills are bursting into bloom, and the winery is surrounded by red, yellow, orange, pink and white flowers. The flowers are beautiful, and they are critical habitat for hundreds of species of bees, butterflies, and other wildlife.

At Winter’s Hill we are strong believers that the primary purpose of wine is to make your life just a little bit more enjoyable.

May is the month that all of Oregon’s wineries work together to share our craft with wine lovers in Oregon and around the country.

We are excited to see many of our Cellar Door Club Members this weekend for our Pick Up Event.

After the long winter, it is always great to see the new growth emerge in the spring. Our established vines are growing quickly, and the tiny flower clusters will soon emerge.

As the weather warms, Winter’s Hill is surrounded by a sea of green as trees, bushes, grasses and other plants all spring to life. I may be biased but I definitely think they are all worth seeing in person!

One of the ways we reduce waste at Winter’s Hill is by donating our empty wine cartons to the Dayton Food Pantry.

Matt and the rest of us have been busy getting your Spring Shipments ready. We are featuring three wines from the 2021 vintage.

March means much more than just the start of Spring to my family.

In Oregon wine country, Pinot noir has always been the star. But every leading actor needs a costar.

Bump ba-chishh! Bump ba-chishh! We’re bottling sparkling wine today, and the equipment provides a steady rhythm as the bottles go down the line.

It’s another cold rainy day in the Dundee Hills, which makes this winemaker very happy. Yep, very happy! Wondering why?

We would like to introduce three new team members who will be welcoming you at the winery, and answering your questions & requests.

Almost every industry has an annual meeting or trade-show of some kind. I always look forward to the Oregon Wine Symposium held in Portland each February.

Winter’s Hill has been crafting Rosé for so many years, that when someone asked me why we started, it took me a minute to remember.

Delivering the highest quality wine to our members and fans is our highest priority. That’s why we work with partners like the Arce Family, owners of Pacific Bottling.

Join us to taste the 2023 Rosé of Pinot noir, paired with a traditional cheese fondue from Farmer’s Plate & Pantry.

At Winter’s Hill, we make our Rosé every year, and we have been fine-tuning our style over the past 20 years.

Every family has its customs and traditions, and the holidays are a time to pay a little extra attention to the ties that bind us together.

It's early December and we are transferring the last Pinot noir into oak barrels to age and develop over the winter.