The Wine

Through careful selection, The Mustang was produced to showcase the powerful profile of our inaugural vineyard. Tucked away on the southern ridge of the Chehalem Mountains sits Eagles Watch Vineyard, which was originally a Christmas tree farm. Ken and Celia acquired these 15 acres with gentle slopes in 2009 with a vision to preserve the land. And just like the Mustang is a royal gem in Ford’s car-making history, the distinctive notes of this wine express the elegance of the terroir and meld nicely with the wine’s powerful structure and rich flavors that linger on its lengthy finish.

The most important philosophy Celia and Ken practice with their land and vineyards is preservation. Four different estate vineyards, on the southern ridge of the Chehalem Mountains, offer rolling views and terroir with a significant sense of place. Not only have they chosen to preserve these sites through careful viticulture, but through native tree restoration as well. You see, preserving and restoring play a very important role in the Austin family, and not only do they practice it in their business but in their hobbies. Celia and Ken have an unrivaled car collection and it all began with their first purchase, a 1964 ½ Mustang Convertible, which was the first model of the Mustang. Today the collection includes five Mustangs and several other cars. And just as they do in the vineyard, they do in the garage. Each car that becomes part of the collection has been through some form of restoration so that it can be preserved and enjoyed for generations to come.

When choosing a name for this special barrel-selection Pinot noir, Ken recalled that when he was 10 years old, he and his dad were driving up Rex Hill when they saw a Mustang traveling downhill. Both he and his dad were immediately wowed watching it pass by; it was the first time either one of them had seen a Mustang. The first sight of the car is a memory that Ken will never forget. Just like Ken and his dad were wowed by the powerful yet elegant, sporty yet slick Ford Mustang then, we hope you will be just as wowed by this outstanding 2018 Pinot noir. Just like the first 1964 ½, The Mustang is a finely finessed, instant hit, limited-production Pinot noir.

The Winery

Our Oregon roots run seven generations deep. Rain Dance Vineyards was founded in 2009, continuing a legacy which began in 1859 when Ken’s ancestors established farming and hotel businesses in the northern Willamette Valley. Immaculate farming, gentle winemaking, and agricultural preservation have been our focus from the start. Today, Rain Dance is home to 120 acres of farmland, including 73 under vine, wildlife corridors, preserved native trees and over 100 llamas who add a unique twist to our sustainability program. Ken and Celia are committed to growing and producing wines which honor the legacy of the family and the region.

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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: NE, OR