May 2020
Page Knudsen Cowles featured in Sip Northwest
“Set your phone reminder: Sunday is Mother’s Day. We all have one — many of us are ones — and to honor moms in the beverage industry, we reached out to a handful to […]
In Memory of Julia Lee Knudsen
One of my mother’s favorite views was from just below the Knudsen Vineyards cabin, looking southeast across the vineyard. In homage to her, we named the Chardonnay vines planted there “Julia Lee’s Block.” The […]
April 2020
A haircut of sorts (but not for me)
It’s amazing how much a timely, expert trim can lift one’s mood. With present-day social distancing measures, I’m confident my hair and I won’t benefit from this opportunity any time soon!
Whether my interest was […]
Elevation Matters
Buds are breaking all across the Dundee Hills, marking the inauguration of the 2020 vintage.
Up until now, at Knudsen Vineyards we have been preparing for the coming growing season: making sure tractors are running […]
Then and Now
The almost 40 different vineyard blocks planted across our property showcase a variety of terroir expressions, with clonal selections and viticultural decisions spanning five decades. About 70% of our vineyard is planted to Pinot […]
Beyond the Vineyard
The Knudsen Vineyards property encompasses 230 acres, of which 125 is under vine. We work to encourage biodiversity and make sure that our vineyard is a productive part of the surrounding ecosystem.
Restorative Forestry at […]
$15 flat rate shipping for you, and we will make a donation to Feeding America
Through April, Knudsen Vineyards is donating $10 for every 3+ bottle purchase to Feeding America, a national network of 200+ food banks.
You also will receive $15 flat rate shipping on your order.
Use code FEEDAM10 […]
March 2020
Knudsen Vineyards Cabin Notes | Vineyard Explorations
Though I have known this property for almost 50 years, each time I set out into the hills I am freshly surprised.
A former cow pasture bordering our vineyard has been vacant for some time. […]
Knudsen Vineyards Cabin Notes | Solitude and Transition
Greetings from the Knudsen Vineyards’ cabin – my splendidly isolated abode for the next several weeks!
Perched at almost 1,000 feet in elevation looking east over Knudsen Vineyards and the Dundee […]
Knudsen Vineyards featured in the Oregonian
The Oregonian featured Knudsen Vineyards in a piece recapping the history of our vineyard and our long standing relationship with Erath Winery. The article announced the closing of Erath’s tasting room on […]












