Andrew Rich

Andrew Rich began his winemaking career at Bonny Doon Vineyards in California where he developed an interest in Rhone varietals. He head to the Northwest in 1995, intent on producing Rhone wines but found few sources for grapes at the time. He began making Pinot Noir in Oregon instead. He has a touch with Pinot Noir, producing wines that are never heavy-handed or overly extracted, and it now represents about one-third of his 6,000 case production. He was one of the first winemakers to produce Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley and Rhone varietals from Washington's Columbia Valley.

Andrew Rich produces three blended Pinot Noirs, drawn form six vineyards across five of the Williamette Valley's appellations. Cuvée B is composed of barrels that don't fit the Williamette Valley blend and is soft, forward and more suitable for early consumption. A Willamette Valley Reserve is produced in very good vintages.

Andrew Rich wines are produced at, and available for tasting at, the Carlton Winemaker's Studio in Carlton. The portfolio also includes Syrah and Rousanne.