Averaen was founded in 2013 by a team of experienced winemakers with a desire to make wines sourced from the Willamette Valley. They released their first wine in 2016 to national success, both in the press with 91 points out of the gate from Vinous as well as with fine wine retailers and restaurants.

They work with growers whose vineyards span the Willamette Valley’s sub-AVAs, farming sustainably and in many cases organically, biodynamically, and/or LIVE certified. The diversity of climates, soils and clones give them a rich palette from which to work, enabling them to create a wine that is a true representation of the Valley as a whole – playing off each site’s specific personality and complimentary nature to create a harmonious blend.

Today they continue to dial in their vineyard sourcing, establishing long term contracts and relationships with a stable of top-notch growers. In addition to the Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, which represents over 75% of their production, they have expanded to new varieties (Chardonnay and Riesling), added Rose to the mix, and elevated their game to include the Flood Line (“reserve”) range, and a limited selection of four-barrel single-vineyard wines.