- Who is Patchwork Cellars?
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What started in 2003 as a few friends and family pitching in their resources to produce wine for themselves, soon became a quest to produce and offer quality small-batch wines (under 250 cases) at approachable prices. We currently produce Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris from well-managed Willamette Valley vineyards such as:Saikonnen, Maresch Buttonfield (formerly Jacob-Hart), Rainbow's End and Mary's Peak.
- A bit of background:
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The term "Patchwork" evokes the "quilting heritage" of the American farming community. The making of a quilt was often an activity that was used to celebrate a local community event. When a barn raising was organized, the women would typically combine resources to produce a quilt for the family for which the barn was being built. Today, many quilts are still put together in this collaborative manner and utilize the classic patchwork styles that we feature on our labels.
When we first began producing wines, our family and friends, 'our community', volunteered their time and resources. It was for this reason the name Patchwork Cellars seemed appropriate. Although we have grown a bit since those first years, it is still about farming a crop and applying a craft - simple to the roots.
- Winemaking:
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For the last few vintages, We've had the opportunity to work with several talented veteran winemakers, including: Ray Walsh, Kelly Fox and Matt Compton. Each brings their own style of wine making to the table.
Cheers - Christian Fox and Brian Thompson