About Knudsen Vineyards

Knudsen Vineyards is an iconic vineyard in the heart of the acclaimed Dundee Hills AVA overlooking the fertile Willamette Valley, majestic Mt. Hood and the North Cascade mountain range. Our family has grown grapes and made wine here for 50 years.

The vineyard was established in 1971 by our parents, Cal and Julia Lee Knudsen, true pioneers of Oregon’s wine industry. Mom and Dad loved this place and derived great pleasure from sharing our grapes and wine with friends and family. As second generation stewards of Knudsen Vineyards, we embrace our family’s legacy and honor our parents by making great wine reflecting the unique attributes of our land.

Our goal is to produce exceptional quality, distinctive Pinot noir and Chardonnay wines. The formula is straight-forward. We care for our land and vines by practicing sustainable viticulture. We cultivate to optimize fruit quality through diversity in vine age, clonal breadth, exposure and elevation. Our grapes possess a richness of flavor and complexity unique to our vines, Jory soil and location. Our winemaking is designed to capture this singularity and present elegant wines expressive of this terroir.

Please join us on our grape growing and winemaking journey and enjoy our wines for their pure expression of our land, fruit and family.

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2021 Knudsen Vineyards Family Series Dundee Hills Pinot Noir: $55

(Carefully curated notes below are taken from Knudsen Vineyards)

“This wine captures Knudsen Vineyards in a glass, by including all clones of Pinot noir that we grow, and from elevations ranging from 350 to 1,000 feet.” –Knudsen Vineyards

Appellation Oregon | Willamette Valley | Dundee Hills

Oak French, 20% new, 16 months

Tasting Notes

“This youthful Pinot noir is an estate blend showcasing the overall style of the 2021 vintage. A warm growing season provided lovely robust fruit and spice as well as savory notes to aid in long-term aging. Aromas of red cherry, chocolate, cherry cola and clove open up in the glass and grace the palate with structured flavors of blackberry, tobacco, black pepper and blackcurrant. The supple tannins and gripping acidity offer a complex and long finish with subtle hints of violet and toast. Drink now after 1-2 hours of decanting, or age for 7-10 years.” –Knudsen Vineyards

Food Pairing

• Salmon: A classic pairing, especially barbecued salmon
• Fatty fish: Such as arctic char, halibut, and tuna
• Lamb: Butterflied lamb or cassoulet
• Duck: Roasted or Peking duck
• Beef: Bacon and garlic dishes, or chargrilled steak
• Pork: Roasted pork loin with herbs, or garlic pork medallions
• Mushrooms: Mushroom risotto or mushroom sauce
• Cheese: Medium cheeses, goat cheese, or brie
• Chocolate: Chocolate covered strawberries

Accolades

94, Wine Spectator

Handsome and polished, with multilayered raspberry and tart blueberry flavors that take on orange peel and dusky spice accents, which build tension toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2032. -Tim Fish

93, “Editor’s Choice” – Wine Enthusiast

“The wine’s dark cherry and raspberry aromas are surrounded by a bundle of sweet-scented phlox and lavender. Bright red cherry fruit is nice, especially when paired with silky tannins and a laser beam of acidity. But the figs and peppery edible nasturtiums are the stuff of flavor memories.” — Michael Alberty

2023 Knudsen Vineyards Rosé of Pinot Noir: $35

(Carefully curated notes below are taken from Knudsen Vineyards)

“We’re thrilled to introduce you to something truly special – our 2023 Family Series Rosé! This is the very first wine from our new winemaker, Bryan Weil. We are excited for his fresh perspective and creativity so grab a glass, settle in, and get ready to discover a whole new world of flavor and innovation with us. With its captivating aroma, vibrant palate, and refreshing finish, this Oregon Pinot Noir Rosé embodies the essence of summertime in every sip. Perfect for picnics, patio gatherings, or simply savoring the moment!” –Knudsen Vineyards

Appellation Oregon | Willamette Valley | Dundee Hills

Vineyard Knudsen Vineyard

Aging Oak | A portion of the wine was aged in neutral French oak

Varietal Composition 100% Pinot noir

Tasting Notes

“A mesmerizing light salmon color, reminiscent of a delicate sunset over the Oregon horizon, sets the stage for this captivating rosé. The aroma is an aromatic symphony, where spring flowers mingle with the bright zest of blood orange and the sweet allure of ripe mango. Notes of honeydew and watermelon join the melon party, adding depth and richness to the bouquet.

With its captivating aroma, vibrant palate, and refreshing finish, this Oregon Pinot Noir Rosé embodies the essence of summertime in every sip. Perfect for picnics, patio gatherings, or simply savoring the moment!” –Knudsen Vineyards

Food Pairing

• Salmon: Grilled
• Crab: As an entree or tossed into a salad
• White meat: Such as chicken, pork or rabbit
• Delicate dishes: Such as cured meats, simple shellfish and charcuterie
• Raw salads: Examples include things such as chickpeas, vinaigrettes, berries, radishes