Three Feathers Vineyard in the Chehalem Mountains AVA

Three Feathers Vineyard in the Chehalem Mountains AVA

Three Feathers Vineyard, just 2 miles down the road from Torio Vineyard, was planted in 2014 and is comprised of 10-acres of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris.  At 800 feet in altitude, this vineyard’s northeast and southwest-facing slopes overlook distant Chehalem hills.  The highest point of the Estate commands a picturesque view of Mount Hood, Mount Saint Helen’s and Mount Adams, part of the Oregon Cascade Mountains.  

Temperatures are slightly warmer in this vineyard and prevailing winds are ever-present without being overwhelming. This micro-climate is beneficial for our vines while they acclimated to the iron-rich Laurelwood soil.

Vineyard at a Glance:

Acres: 10 acres (4 hectares)
Elevation: 800 feet (244 m)
Soils: Laurelwood
Aspect: north; northeast; southwest
Established: 2014
Vine Density: 1,150 vines/acre
Varietals: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris
Clones: Dijon 667, 115; PG 152
First Vintage: 2016

Block One of Pinot Noir 667 gave our first vintage in 2016, a light burgundy style Pinot Noir.  We have continued to make a single-clone wine from this varietal and include it in our Cuvée Virginia vineyard blend.  Laurelwood soils add a hint of spice to Pinot Noir clone 667 which we like in particular. 

Our Pinot Noir 115 in Block Two is just starting to come into its own in our Laurelwood soil which has presented a particular growing challenge.  Once the roots pass through the top layers of iron-rich acidic Loess, they meet little resistance and are able to seek water and nutrients more efficiently.  We are thrilled with our recent 2021 Cuvée Virginia; a blend of PN 667 and 115, with a small percentage of Torio Vineyard Précoce for depth.

Finally, after 7 years of patient nurturing and waiting, we made our first 2020 vintage Pinot Gris from Block Three of Three Feathers Vineyard.  These plants are taking off now but it took a while for them to acclimatize to this soil.  Situated on a southwest-facing slope, the Pinot Gris vines are well-positioned to yield future fruity and crisp vintages with a pleasing touch of minerality.

Three Feathers Estate & Vineyard Photo Gallery

Mount Hood with cultivated fields at Three Feathers Estate in the Chehalem Mountains, Oregon, USA.

Three Feathers during hay season.

Wheat field on Three Feathers Estate, Willamette Valley region, Oregon, United States of America

The hills are alive with the Sound of Music at Three Feathers.

Preparing to plant Three Feathers Vineyard.

Block 2 Three Feathers just planted and looking perfectly aligne

Three Feathers Block 2 growing steadily in 2016.

Mount Hood as seen from Three Feathers Estate

Baling hay with a New Holland tractor on Three Feathers EstateChehalem Mountain AVA, Oregon, USA.

Overview of Three Feathers Vineyard from the green barn.

Vineyard team tying up Pinot Gris plants to promote strength

Bloom on vines at Three Feathers Estate & Vineyard

Luxuriant Crimson Clover field Three Feathers 2022

Pruning and training at Three Feathers Estate & Vineyard

Birds nest during harvest time at Three Feathers Estate

Three Feathers Estate and Vineyard, trimmed and Pinot Noir grapes

Three Feathers Vineyard Growing Season 2021 overview Block 1

Bloom at Torio Vineyard on June 17 2021.

Ripe Pinot Noir grapes on harvest day at Three Feathers Estate & Vineyard

Pinot Gris vines full of ripe grapes ready to harvest at Three Feathers Estate.

First time harvesting Block 3 of our Pinot Gris.

These hands were made for picking – Three Feathers grape harvest 2020.

Our trusty picking team during 2020 harvest at Three Feathers Vi

Christine and Victor harvesting our Block 3 Pinot Gris for the first time.

Beautiful overview of Block 1 at Three Feathers Vineyard during Harvest 2020

Fall morning light and distant view from Three Feathers Vineyard Block 2

Three Feathers owners pose in front of distant Mount Hood.

 

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