SHEA VINEYARD

Shea Vineyard drapes over 290 acres of rolling hills in the Willamette Valley’s Yamhill-Carlton AVA, stretching from 450 to 630 feet elevation. 155 acres of vines are planted in sedimentary soils atop fractured sandstone derived from an ancient seabed.

Dick Shea first planted the Back Block in 1989 and then replanted it in the mid-90s to eliminate the problem of phylloxera, a microscopic insect that feeds on grapevine roots. Since then, it’s been a simple story of amazing wines. Visitors to the Willamette Valley quickly recognize the respect commanded by wines made from Shea Vineyard grapes. This fruit is some of the most coveted in the state, as it consistently inspires critically acclaimed bottlings.

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Soil Type: Willakenzie ( Marine Sediment )

Planted: 1989