Ridgecrest Vineyards

Ridgecrest Vineyards is situated in the Ribbon Ridge AVA within the Willamette Valley region of Oregon. The winery was founded by Judy and her family in 1980, who planted the first vineyard on a small ridge with ocean sedimentary soils that would later become the Ribbon Ridge AVA. Initially met with skepticism for planting Pinot Noir in this area due to its cool and windy climate, Ridgecrest Vineyards has since proven itself as one of the foremost vineyards in the Willamette Valley, producing fruit with high intensity sought after by many winemakers. The winery's philosophy is centered around achieving ripeness and expression of place, rather than extraction or imitation, and they have developed a hands-on yet scientific approach to winemaking. Ridgecrest Vineyards was later used as the foundation for Chehalem Winery, which was founded in 1990 by Judy and her family. The vineyard is now managed by Wynne and Ian, who continue to uphold the winery's commitment to producing high-quality wines that reflect their unique terroir. The tasting experience at Ridgecrest Vineyards is not explicitly described on the website, but it appears that they offer wine club memberships and participate in local events such as farmers' markets. The vineyard itself is located at 20440 NE Ribbon Ridge Road in Newberg, OR 97132, and visitors can opt-in for text messages or join their mailing list to stay updated on upcoming events.

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