Our Vineyards
We are committed to sustainable winemaking
We own a small test vineyard in the Chehalem Mountains, but also manage blocks at six sustainably farmed vineyards located throughout the Willamette Valley. These sites represent the best of the major soil types of our region, which creates diversity between our wines and adds complexity to our blends of Pinot Noir.
PALMER CREEK VINEYARD
Eola-Amity Hills AVA
Why Palmer Creek Vineyard
When we decided to start the winery and look for available Pinot Noir, co-founder Howard Mozeico found the newly planted Palmer Creek Vineyard. We have grown up together since the beginning. What makes this site stand out is the meticulous care the owners take of the property and what makes the wines unique are their supple tannins with spice notes.
Vineyard Specs
AVA: Eola-Amity
Soil Type: Windblown silt Yamhill and Woodburn
Sustainability: LIVE Certified
Elevation: 350'
Et Fille Clone: Pommard; 777
Et Fille Start with Vineyard: 2003
Owner: Robert Gibbs; Founders: Larry and Janet Richards
Recent Wines
Et Fille 2019 Palmer Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir: “A floral nose of violets and roses with notes of ripe red cherries and sage as well. Medium-bodied with a solid core of red fruit. Fine, taught tannins. Nutmeg and ground allspice add pleasant complexity. Juicy and generous. Best after 2025.” -93 Points, James Suckling
KALITA VINEYARD
Yamhill-Carlton AVA
Why Kalita Vineyard
This place is located up 10 minutes of gravel roads that wind up to an amphitheater shaped vineyard that feels like it’s giving you a hug when you are standing in it. This was founded by Arthur and Sherry Kalita and sold to Sokol Blosser Winery. Sherry and daughter Alex designed Et Fille’s tasting room, so there are many layers of friendship with this partnership.
Vineyard Specs
AVA: Yamhill-Carlton District
Soil Type: Marine sedimentary Willakenzie
Sustainability: LIVE Certified
Elevation: 400'-800' (Et Fille Blocks 600’-800’)
Et Fille Clone: Pommard; Wädenswil; 114
Et Fille Start with Vineyard: 2004
Owners: Sokol Blosser Winery; Founders: Arthur and Sherry Kalita
Recent Wines
2019 Kalita Vineyard Pinot Noir- “Aromas of ripe strawberries, fresh flowers and grated nutmeg. Medium-to full-bodied with fine, silky tannins. Pretty on the palate. Lots of fresh red berries and thyme. Fruity and long. Best after 2025.” -94 Points, James Suckling
FAIRSING VINEYARD
Yamhill-Carlton AVA
Why Fairsing Vineyard
When you are standing at the top of our block at the highest elevation in the vineyard, you feel like you are on top of the world. What makes these wines unique are the aromatic higher toned red fruit profile that goes into our Gabriella Pinot Noir, Heredity Pinot Noir, and Fairsing Vineyard Pinot Noir.
Vineyard Specs
AVA: Yamhill-Carlton District
Soil Type: Marine sedimentary Goodin
Sustainability: LIVE Certified
Elevation: 500'-800' (Et Fille Blocks 700’-800’)
Et Fille Clone: Wädenswil
Et Fille Start with Vineyard: 2009
Founders and Owners: Mike and Mary Ann McNally
Recent Wines
2019 Fairsing Vineyard Pinot Noir- “This wine reminds me of Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman- confident, expressive, precise, and self-assured in its youth. The bright nose of ripe raspberry, orange blossom, and fresh tarragon yields to a palate of raspberry and strawberry jam. Its lively and focused, with a long finish with pie cherry and cocoa.” -Jessica’s Notes
DEUX VERT VINEYARD
Yamhill-Carlton AVA
Why Deux Vert Vineyard
This is a warm lower elevation site, which is why we think clones such as Viognier can ripen here. What stands out about the Pinot Noir we historically made here are the intense tannic structure and what we think makes the Viognier unique is that the cool climate Willamette Valley allows crisp acidity.
Vineyard Specs
AVA: Yamhill-Carlton District
Soil Type: Marine sedimentary Willakenzie
Sustainability: LIVE Certified
Elevation: 250-400’ (Et Fille Blocks 300’-390’)
Et Fille Clone: Viognier, Pommard, Wadensvil
Et Fille Start with Vineyard: 2006
Owners: Quinn and Debbie Stepan; Founders: Mike and Patty Green
Recent Wines
Et Fille 2022 Deux Vert Vineyard Viognier: “This is a love note to a Viognier with perfumed lilacs, orange blossoms, poached pears and a touch of gunflint on the nose. I was expecting a thick mouthful of wine. Instead I discovered a clean, fresh texture with frisky acidity supporting peach and lemon flavors. There's also a streak of salinity running through the fruit.” 93 Points and Editor’s Choice, Wine Enthusiast
MARESH VINEYARD
Dundee Hills AVA
Why Maresh Vineyard
When we started the winery, co-founder Howard wanted to work with this highly regarded vineyard planted beginning in 1970 by the force of the wine industry, Jim Maresh Sr. It remains a tremendous honor to work with this heralded site with what is now called Block Howard. What stands out about the wines are their earthy minerality, richness, and elegance.
Vineyard Specs
AVA: Dundee Hills
Soil Type: Jory Volcanic
Sustainability: Organically farmed
Elevation: 500'-800' (Et Fille Blocks 700’-800’)
Et Fille Clone: Pommard
Et Fille Start with Vineyard: 2005
Owners and Founders: The Maresh Family
Recent Wines
Et Fille 2019 Maresh Vineyard Pinot Noir: “A wildly elegant and beautifully aromatic Pinot Noir crafted from the highly sought-after Maresh Vineyard fruit, 50-year-old vines, atop the Dundee Hills. Fantastic, gorgeous aromatics of turned earth, black tea, forest floor, and notes of early-season blackberry. The palate is light and lively, with red and blue fruits, clove, anise and a delightful savoury character. A wine that reminds me why Oregon Pinot Noir is my first love.” -95 Points, Decanter
LE PAVILLON VINEYARD
Dundee Hills AVA
Why Le Pavillon Vineyard
For many years, we were searching for an old vine block of Pommard in the higher Dundee Hills. We expected this to be similar to nearly next door Maresh Vineyard, but it is much darker, richer, full of blackberry and briar notes, so it adds depth to the Gabriella Pinot Noir.
Vineyard Specs
AVA: Dundee Hills
Soil Type: Volcanic Jory
Sustainability: Organically and biodynamically farmed
Elevation: 585’-685'
Et Fille Clone: Pommard, Wädenswil, 114, 115
Et Fille Start with Vineyard: 2015
Owners: Bill and Eve Holloran
Recent Wines
2018 Gabriella Pinot Noir- “Shimmering ruby-red. Smoke- and spice-tinged red fruit liqueur scents, along with suggestions of candied flowers and licorice. Sappy and expansive on the palate, offering cherry-vanilla, raspberry and succulent herb flavors and a touch of freshly turned earth. Closes long and smooth, with repeating florality and supple tannins that lend gentle closing grip.” -93 Points, Vinous
MOZEICO VINEYARD
Chehalem Mountains
Why Mozeico Vineyard
This is where it all started for us. Co-Founder Howard Mozeico planted this as a small “test vineyard” at his home in 1986. It was a test because at this high elevation, he wasn’t sure if Pinot Noir would fully ripen. The result of the test is that it produces beautiful Pinot Noir, but not in cooler years so the rest of the land was not planted. We get very little fruit from here and not in each year, so what we have goes into the Gabriella Pinot Noir.
Vineyard Specs
AVA: Chehalem Mountains
Soil Type: Jory volcanic
Sustainability: Organically Farmed
Elevation: 1000’
Et Fille Clone: Pommard
Owners: Jessica and Mona Mozeico; Founder: Howard Mozeico in 1986
Recent Wines
2017 Gabriella Pinot Noir: “The goal of the Gabriella Pinot Noir is to create a wine of strength that is intended to age with complexity, refinement, and grace.” -94 Points, Vinous
