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First,
we are 100% estate bottled. Every grape that goes into a Witness
Tree wine has been grown on our property. This gives us complete
control (at least as much as Mother Nature allows) over the quality
of the fruit that comes into the winery to be made into wine. Not
many Oregon wineries have this ability.
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| Second, our site is exceptional
and lies within a tremendously beneficial microclimate. Located nine
miles northwest of Salem, in the area known as Eola Hills, we benefit
from a southeasterly exposure which allows the site to warm earlier
in the day. Add to that a protective ridgeline to our west and you
have a combination of climate elements that facilitates earlier ripening
of our fruit than is found in many other vineyards. This is a major
factor in the quality of our wines. |
| Third, enjoy the historical element of our winery and vineyards. The vineyard takes its name from an ancient oak tree used as a surveyor's landmark in 1854, during the Oregon Trail era. The tree was used to mark the Northwest corner of the original Donation Land Claim No. 51 and still stands today in our vineyard. |
| And finally, Steven Westby is our Winemaker and Vineyard Manager. Working the vineyard here at Witness Tree for the last eleven vintages has given Steven an intimate knowledge and appreciation for the varied microclimates in our vineyard. His familiarity with the nuances of each separate lot of fruit grown here on the estate qualifies him as one of Oregon’s most capable Winemakers. |
VINEYARD ACREAGE: 51 1/2 acres
AVERAGE ANNUAL PRODUCTION:
6,000 cases per year.
PRODUCTS: Pinot Noir, Viognier, Pinot Blanc,
Chardonnay, Dolcetto and Sweet Signé (our dessert wine)
WITNESS TREE VINEYARD...
a special place to visit and enjoy Northwest wines.
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Witness Tree Vineyard
7111 Spring Valley Rd NW
Salem, OR 97304
503.585.7874
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1-888-GR8T-PNO (478-8766)
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