In
1987, Don and Wendy Lange left California and followed their hearts
to Oregon's North Willamette Valley. Fueled by a passion for Pinot
Noir and a love of the land, they founded their winery on 30 acres
in the Red Hills above Dundee.
Yamhill County, where Lange Winery is located, is home to most
of Oregon's vineyards and wineries. It's no coincidence that some
of the best examples of Pinot Noir in the world come from this
area.
The Lange's first vintage
consisted of the three varietals they embrace today: Pinot Noir,
Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay. Lange Winery is the first among a
handful of producers to offer two styles of Pinot Gris, having
pioneered a barrel fermented version of the popular varietal with
their premier vintage back in 1987.
