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A deep Dive
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Knudsen Vineyard is 228 total acres, with approximately 125 acres planted and producing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier grapes. Our oldest producing Pinot Noir vines were planted in 1974, and over the years, Knudsen Vineyard has supplied grapes to some of the most renowned producers of still and sparkling wine in Oregon.
We use a variety of rootstocks – 101, Riparia and 3309 – and some vines are own-rooted. Additionally, we have employed heritage and French Dijon clones for our Pinot Noir vines including Pommard, 115, 667, 777, and 828, while our Chardonnay vines are planted to French Dijon clones 76, 95 and 96.
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A World Class Wine region
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The Willamette Valley has earned international recognition as one of the world’s premier wine regions, celebrated for producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of exceptional elegance and complexity.
Situated near the 45th parallel—the same latitude as France’s famed Burgundy region—our vineyards benefit from long summer days, cool evenings, and an extended growing season that allows grapes to ripen slowly while preserving their natural acidity.
Nestled within the Dundee Hills AVA, Knudsen Vineyards combines this ideal climate with volcanic Jory soils and elevations ranging from 500 to 1,000 feet. The result is a unique expression of place: wines defined by vibrant fruit, balanced structure, and remarkable age-worthiness. While Burgundy may have inspired the world’s appreciation for these varietals, the Willamette Valley has earned its own place among the great wine regions through a distinct identity shaped by Oregon’s landscape, climate, and pioneering growers.
Formed from ancient volcanic basalt, Jory soil is the defining soil of the Dundee Hills. Its deep, well-drained structure and naturally low fertility encourage vines to develop extensive root systems rather than excessive growth. This allows the vines to produce smaller, more concentrated grapes with vibrant acidity, balanced ripeness, and the complexity that has made the Dundee Hills one of the world’s premier regions for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Site Specific Characteristics
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The same Jory soil that nurtured Cal Knudsen’s first vines continues to sustain our vineyard today. Over five decades of careful farming have taught us that every vintage begins below the surface, where deep roots, volcanic earth, and time come together to create wines that reflect the enduring character of the Dundee Hills.
