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RECOGNIZED STEWARDSHIP
u r c o m m t m n t , i n d e p e n d l r e c o g n i z e d .
For more than 56 years, the Knudsen family has cared for this land with the understanding that great wine begins with a healthy, thriving ecosystem. From the vineyard and forests to the wildlife and waterways that surround them, responsible stewardship has long been part of how we farm, preserve, and plan for the future.
Sustainability is not a single practice or certification. It is an ongoing commitment to caring thoughtfully for the land that has sustained our family for generations—and ensuring it continues to thrive for generations to come.
A Part of Each Day
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53 Acres of Forest
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Beyond the vines, Knudsen Vineyards is home to 53 acres of forest—a remarkable natural sanctuary woven into the landscape of our Dundee Hills estate. These woodlands provide habitat for birds, mammals, pollinators, and beneficial insects while contributing to the biodiversity and ecological balance of the property.
Among them stand mature Oregon White Oaks, remnants of a habitat that once stretched extensively across the Willamette Valley. More than 97% of the valley’s historic Oregon White Oak habitat has disappeared, making the preservation of the remaining trees increasingly important. Slow-growing and extraordinarily valuable to wildlife, Oregon White Oaks can support hundreds of species by providing food, shelter, nesting areas, and habitat.
53 ACRES
of protected forestland.
56+ YEARS
of family stewardship.
Since 1971
rooted in the Dundee Hills.
Since 1998
h o m e f r e s t e r n B l u e b s
Since 1998, Knudsen Vineyards has supported the recovery of Oregon’s Western Bluebird population through our work with the Prescott Bluebird Recovery Project.
Habitat loss once caused Western Bluebird populations to decline dramatically throughout the Willamette Valley. Nesting boxes placed across suitable landscapes have helped give these native birds safe places to nest and raise their young.
We have installed and maintained nesting boxes throughout the vineyard as part of that effort.
154
WESTERN BLUEBIRDS
have fledged from Knudsen Vineyards.
healthier land
a r m i n g i t t h e e c o s y s t
A vineyard does not exist separately from the ecosystem around it. What happens between our vineyard rows affects the soil beneath them, the water moving through the property, and the wildlife that calls this land home. Throughout the vineyard, we use practices designed to support soil health, biodiversity, and the long-term resilience of the land.
Native flowers, shrubs, and grasses provide habitat and food for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Cover crops growing between vineyard rows help protect the soil from erosion, build organic matter, improve soil structure, and contribute to natural pest management. By encouraging a diverse and balanced vineyard environment, we can work with natural systems rather than against them.
In 1988, Knudsen Vineyard became home to the Willamette Valley’s first drip-irrigation system—an innovation designed to use water more efficiently.
Today, six wells with replenishing aquifers and two irrigation ponds that capture surface runoff help provide water for the vineyard when needed, continuing a thoughtful approach to water stewardship pioneered by Cal Knudsen and vineyard manager Allen Holstein.
protecting our waters
h a t h a p e n h e r e t r a v e l o n s t r e a m .
o o t e d h r e G i v i n g b a c k
From local nonprofits to regional industry initiatives, we’re proud to support the people and organizations helping our community thrive.
Supports the people behind Oregon wine through programs focused on housing, healthcare, childcare, and professional development.
Industry leadership focused on creating a more welcoming, equitable, and inclusive Willamette Valley wine community.
Supports Yamhill County neighbors through programs addressing food access, housing, energy assistance, youth services, and more.
A global reforestation nonprofit supporting tree planting and ecosystem restoration through projects designed to restore forests and habitat.
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