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Family Owned Vineyard Estate in the Dundee Hills AVA of Oregon’s Willamette Valley since 1971.
Our Story
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In 1971, Cal and Julia Lee Knudsen purchased a 230-acre former walnut orchard in Oregon’s Dundee Hills with a vision that was ambitious for its time: to grow and produce world-class still and sparkling wines in the Willamette Valley.
What drew them here was the land itself. Two southeast-facing slopes, rich Jory soils, and a remarkable position overlooking the fertile Willamette Valley, with views of Mt. Hood, offered ideal conditions for growing exceptional fruit. At a time when Oregon wine was still in its infancy, the Knudsens recognized the potential of this place and committed to helping shape its future.
The Journey
1971
Planting the Vision
Cal and Julia Lee Knudsen purchased a 200-acre former walnut orchard in Oregon’s Dundee Hills with a bold vision for the future of Oregon wine. Drawn to the site’s rolling southeast slopes, rich Jory soils, and remarkable setting, they planted the roots of what would become one of the region’s pioneering vineyard sites.
1975
A Historic Partnership
Cal Knudsen partnered with pioneering Oregon winemaker Dick Erath to establish the Knudsen Erath Winery. Operating as Oregon Bonded Winery No. 52, it became the first commercial winery in the Dundee Hills and helped define the region’s early reputation for exceptional Pinot noir.
1987
A Sparkling Legacy
2009
Returning to the Land
Following Cal Knudsen’s passing, the next generation returned to the vineyard with renewed purpose. Recognizing the land as part of the family’s identity, they committed to sustainable stewardship of the vineyard and to carrying its story forward.
2014
The Knudsen Label Returns
The family launched Knudsen Vineyards’ first estate wine label in more than 25 years, beginning with the 2012 Pinot noir and followed by Chardonnay shortly after. It marked a new chapter—sharing estate-grown wines directly under the Knudsen name.
2020
Opening the Outlook
The Outlook at Knudsen Vineyards opened as a tasting room devoted exclusively to estate-grown wines. More than a destination, it became a place to gather, share, and continue the tradition of welcoming others to experience the vineyard.
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Knudsen Family
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Owner | Managing Partner
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A graduate of Harvard Business School and Yale College, Page has led the family’s return to winemaking and oversees the management of Knudsen Vineyard and KV Wines. Over the past decade, Page has spearheaded a major replanting of the estate and continues to manage the vineyard’s long-standing relationship with Argyle Winery.
Page also served as the Chair of the National Board of Directors for the Trust for Public Land, the leading nonprofit working across America to conserve land for people. Known for her boundless energy and genuine connection with others, she is a dedicated steward of Knudsen Vineyard and a strong advocate for land conservation.
Page is married to Jay Cowles and they have 3 children.
Owner | Partner
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Colin R. Knudsen is an owner and Partner of Knudsen Vineyards. He is actively engaged in the family’s return to winemaking with oversight of financial, marketing and strategy aspects of the business. He is a lover of wine, Pinot Noir in particular.
Colin is a 40-year veteran investment banker currently affiliated with boutique M&A firm Coady Diemar Partners (CDP), which he co-founded. Prior to CDP, Colin was a managing Director of Investment Banking at BTIG, Credit Suisse and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (DLJ). He specializes in providing M&A and corporate finance services to Technology, Media/Marketing and Telecommunications (TMT) companies.
Colin is a graduate of Columbia Business School and Brown University. He is married to Rita McNally and has four children.
A Pacific Northwest native, Colin loves spending time at the vineyard and at the “beach” in Oregon.
Owner | partner
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David C. Knudsen is an owner and Partner of Knudsen Vineyards and is engaged in oversight of all operations.
David was President and CEO of Ostrom Mushroom Farms from April 2007 through November 2020. Ostrom – now Windmill Farms – is the largest mushroom grower and packer in the Pacific Northwest. David is now retired and resides in Carlton, OR with his wife Claudia Cannon and their three dogs.
Owner | Partner
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Calvert Conrad Knudsen is an owner and Partner of Knudsen Vineyards. Cal provides oversight related to the management of all operations of the vineyard and winery.
Cal has been active in the automotive parts delivery service business for 20 years. Cal’s love for sports of all kinds makes him an avid and incredibly well informed fan of all the local sports teams.
A native of Seattle, Washington, Cal has lived in the Pacific Northwest his entire life.
Vineyard Team
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General Manager - KV Wines
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An Oregon Native, and wine industry veteran of over 20 years, we welcomed Patty to the Knudsen Vineyards team in January 2020. Patty has helped to launch and grow direct-to-consumer sales for a few of the most premium wineries in the Willamette Valley, including Sokol Blosser, Bergstrom, Owen Roe and Lemelson.
Patty holds an Associate of Arts degree in Fashion Design and continues to enjoy this passion through creative design at the workplace, providing sewing lessons, and home sewing projects.
Appointed as the Vice President of the Dundee Hills Winegrowers Association in 2025, Patty enjoys spending time with fellow industry members; contributing fresh ideas to events and programming as well as strategic planning.
Tasting Room Manager
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With over 20 years of experience in customer service and a strong passion for wine, Brittany brings warmth and expertise to The Outlook.
As the manager of the tasting room, she offers a fresh perspective on the day-to-day flow of things and is essential to creating stability behind the scenes. Outside of work she is dedicated mom of three, who is happiest in summer—out on the water, catching live music in small venues, and the taking the long way home on a backroad drive. A bit of an adrenaline seeker, Brittany has skydiving firmly on her to-do list. Easy to work with and easy to be around, she helps create a space where both guests and teammates feel comfortable
Oregon Sales & Distribution Representative
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Maxwell handles Sales & Distribution in the state of Oregon, helps with off-site wine tastings and events, and works at the Outlook tasting room on weekends, filling in where help is needed. He is Page’s youngest son, and represents the third generation of the Knudsen family.
Maxwell got his start in liquor stores; he spent 6 years learning the ropes, managing operations, and buying inventory for beer, liquor, and wine in Denver, Colorado. After finishing his undergraduate degree at the University of Denver, Maxwell spent 8 years developing and executing search engine marketing strategy for enterprise organizations across the country. He also helps with the technical side of search engine optimization and digital ad campaigns for the vineyard. During his free time, Maxwell enjoys driving in local autocross events, building and tinkering with computers, and spending time with his cat, Dionysus.
Marketing Coordinator
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With a sharp eye for branding and a practical approach to marketing, Takyah helps shape how Knudsen Vineyards shows up in the world. Before joining the team, she worked closely with small businesses to help shape and share their unique vision. With a background in food and beverage management, she brings a thoughtful and practical perspective.
A single mom and full-time student, Takyah also finds time to serve on several community councils. Once a marathon runner and rock climber, she now spends most of her down time wrangling her two rescue huskies.
