Dusky Goose

Dusky Goose Rambouillet Estate Tasting Room is a small-production winery located in the Dundee Hills, Oregon, founded by John and Linda Carter in 2001 with the goal of creating Pinot Noir rivaling the best in the world. The winery's signature style was developed under legendary winemaker Lynn Penner-Ash, characterized by generous, textural wines with structure and ageability. Today, Andrew Imboden leads the winemaking team, carrying on this approach while incorporating new vineyard sources and varietals such as Chardonnay. The estate is comprised of three Dundee Hills vineyards - Rambouillet, Lillie's, and Weber - farmed by Andy Humphrey, each imparting its own unique character shaped by elevation, aspect, and clonal selection. Fennwood Vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA provides a purposeful contrast with marine sedimentary soils and carefully matched plantings. The winery's guiding vision is to craft wines that stand the test of time through small production and close attention to detail, resulting in wines that feel grounded in Oregon, distinct in character, and compelling to revisit year after year. The tasting room is situated within a natural amphitheater formed by the three Dundee Hills vineyards, offering an immersive experience for visitors. The winery's focus on complementing fruit rather than reshaping it produces wines made without shortcuts and intended to reward time in the cellar. Dusky Goose is a small, dedicated team with deep ties to Oregon wine, committed to producing wines that showcase the region's unique terroir and character. With Andrew Imboden at the helm as head winemaker since 2026, the winery continues to refine its approach while maintaining its core values of care, integrity, and a sense of place in every bottle produced.

Written by Ava from public sources. Not written or reviewed by the winery.