Founded by Russ Rainey in 1986, Evesham Wood is a pioneer of organic wine growing in the Willamette Valley. Originally planted to eight acres of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer, the estate vineyard at Evesham Wood has been certified organic since 2000. Since then it has expanded to include an additional 4.5 acres, all of which are farmed using the membership guidelines sanctioned by Deep Roots Coalition (DRC), a group of local growers/producers that advocate the use of natural methods in the vineyard and cellar, including dry farming.

Situated on a low terrace that resides at 300-420 feet elevation, “Les Puits Sec” is east-facing and tightly planted on the eastern side of the Eola-Amity Hills ridge. Known to possess one of Oregon’s best micro-climates for producing fine wines from Burgundian and Alsatian varietals, “Spring Valley”, as the area is known, is home to volcanic basalt soils.

In addition to their estate fruit, supplemental grapes are purchased from six nearby low-yielding vineyards. Fruit from their Estate and select single vineyards compile the blends for the Eola Amity Hill Pinot Noir and Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. Wines are fermented in 1 ½ ton open top fermenter. 2-3 day cold soak. Mostly neutral French Oak with the exception of Cuvee J which is 50% new barrels. Cuvee J is a selection of 6 of the best barrels from the Puits Sec Vineyard each year.