The Wine

Establishing Benton-Lane in 1988 was both a dream and the culmination of decades in the wine industry for Steve and Carol Girard. The vineyard itself, once a sheep farm and sheltered from many Oregon storms, was chosen after years of library visits and analysis of the Willamette region. After a wild and rewarding 30-year ride, we’re pleased to release a one-time anniversary block selection of Wädenswil clone in Bellpine-Jory soil. Aromas and flavors of black cherry, raspberry, and cranberries with notes of minerality and orange zest combine to create a wine we’re proud to showcase to commemorate our 30th anniversary.

The Winery

In the 1970s, Steve and Carol Girard were busy crafting fine wine in the Napa Valley—that is, until Pinot noir got under their skin. Seduced by the Pinot noir grape, they spent five years searching for the best vineyard sites, and in the late 1980s packed their bags for the 145-acre estate they called Benton-Lane in the Willamette region of Oregon. At the time, there were few Pinot noir producers in the area, but because of the long sunny days, high diurnal shift, perfect soils and climate, Steve and Carol saw the perfect opportunity to craft exceptional Pinot noir.

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All wine is sold FOB the location of the winery that produced the lot purchased. WVWA is not responsible for shipping wine. Shipping or delivery arrangements, expenses and insurance are the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Any shipment of wines out-of-state is the responsibility of the purchaser, who is solely responsible for compliance with the laws and regulations of said state.

The producing winery currently has distribution in the below listed countries and states. A list of distributors is available upon request.

USA: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV