Winery Profile: Lemelson Vineyards
12020 NE Stag Hollow Rd. Carlton, OR 97111
Nature, Tradition, Innovation: Our Approach to Pinot noir
We invite you to learn about our quest to make unique and interesting Pinot noirs. Our belief is that great wine is a magical, marvelous gift from nature. We give thanks for that gift by growing our wine grapes organically and by using sustainable farming methods to preserve our land. Our winemaking combines traditional methods with modern technology.
Website: http://www.lemelsonvineyards.com
Owner:
Eric Lemelson
Tasting Room Hours:
Thursday – Monday, 11 am to 4 pm
$10 tasting fee, one fee waived with every two bottles purchased.
Acreage planted:
150+
Varieties planted:
Pinot noir, Pinot gris, Riesling, Chardonnay
Elevation, exposure and soil characteristics of vineyard:
Lemelson has 7 vineyards planted, in three AVA’s:
Yamhill-Carlton
Stermer Vineyard: 30 acres planted/ Willakenzie silty clay loam/ 250-440 ft
Johnson Vineyard: 27 acres planted/ Wilakenzie silty clay loam/ 260-450 ft
Briscoe Vineyard: 26 acres planted/ Willakenzie & Peavine/ 480-550 ft
Rocky Noel Vineyard: 14 acres planted/ Willakenzie silty clay loam
Dundee Hills
Meyer Vineyard
Chehalem Mountain
Chestnut Hill Vineyard
Viticultural philosophies and practices:
All 7 of our vineyards were planted and farmed organically from the beginning.
Vineyards we purchase fruit from:
None.
